List of modeling agencies
A modeling agency is a company that represents fashion models, to work for the fashion industry.[1] These agencies earn their income via commission, usually from the deal they make with the model, and or the head agency.
Modeling agencies
[edit]| Name | Est. | Country | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diyar Studio | 2006 | UAE | based in Dubai, UAE with locations in Kerala, Pune and Mumbai |
| Elite Model Management | 1972 | France | based in Paris, France with locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London and Toronto |
| Ice Model Management | 1995 | South Africa | based in CapeTown and Johannesburg |
| Francina International Modeling Agency | 1983 | Spain | established in Barcelona by the model Francina Díaz Mestre[2] |
| Ford Models | 1946 | US | |
| ICON Models | 2004 | Canada | based in Toronto |
| IMG Models | 1987 | US | |
| Look | 1988 | Israel | based in Tel Aviv |
| Look Model Agency | 1986 | US | based in San Francisco [3] |
| Louisa Models | 1990 | Germany | |
| MIKAs | 1986 | Sweden | Founded by Mika Kjellberg |
| Marilyn Agency | 1985 | France | based in Paris |
| MP Management | 1977 | UK | based in London |
| Munich Models | 1992 | Germany | based in Munich, Germany |
| Next Management | 1989 | US | based in New York City with divisions in London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan and Paris. |
| Otto Models | 1993 | US | established in Los Angeles, by Jason and Tereza Otto |
| Scout Model & Talent Agency | 2010 | US | has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles |
| Select Model Management | 1977 | UK | |
| Silent Models | 2008 | US | |
| The Society Management | 2013 | US | based in New York City, it is the official U.S. division of the Elite World network.[4] It is also the U.S. branch of the Elite Model Look contest.[5] |
| Stardust Promotion | 1979 | Japan | based in Shibuya, Tokyo |
| Storm Model Management | 1987 | UK | based in Chelsea, London, founded by Sarah Doukas |
| The Lions | 2014 | US | |
| TUARON | 1999 | Latvia | a modeling and talent agency headquartered in Riga, founded in 1999 by Anton Sova. |
| Ugly Models | 1969 | UK | |
| VIVA Model Management | 1988 | France | based in Paris |
| Why Not Model Management | 1976 | Italy | based in Milan |
| Wilhelmina Models | 1967 | US | a modeling and talent agency headquartered in New York City, founded in 1967 by Dutch supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper.[6] |
| Women Management | 1988 | US | based in New York City, it also has offices in Paris and Milan |
| YG KPlus | 2008 | Korea | |
| Zoli Agency | 1971 | US | former modelling agency based in New York City, it was particularly notable in the 1970s and 1980s.[7][8] It was originally more geared towards male models, and was known as one of the elite male modelling agencies in the 1970s.[7][9][10] |
| We Speak Model Management | 2013 | US | based in New York, founded by Briauna Mariah |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "List of world's Top 20 Model Agencies – Best Modeling Agencies in the World". CEOWorld Magazine. November 29, 2011. Archived from the original on 1 January 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
- ^ James, G.; Blount, T.; Walkinshaw, J. (2002). Model and Talent 2002 Directory: The International Directory of Model and Talent Agencies and Schools. International Directory of Model & Talent Agencies & Schools. Peter Glenn Publications. ISBN 978-0-87314-145-1. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
- ^ Zinko, Carolyne (September 8, 2016). "S.F. model agency looks to the future". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
- ^ "A New Model Modelling Agency". businessoffashion.com. Archived from the original on 2013-04-13. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ "The Society Management, New York". thesocietymanagement.com. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
- ^ "List of International Modeling Agencies". Modelisto.com. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ a b New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC. 3 November 1975. p. 87. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ^ "In the Mad, Mod World of Models, Zoli's Zoo Has Cornered the Crazies", By Lee Wohlfert, People magazine, September 01, 1975, Vol. 4 No. 9.
- ^ Richardson, Donald Charles; Falocco, John (13 October 1992). Men of style: the Zoli guide for the total man. Villard Books. ISBN 978-0-679-41211-3. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
- ^ Luce, Henry Robinson (1979). Fortune. Time Inc. p. 60. Retrieved 2 August 2011.