List of modeling agencies

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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[]

Name Est. Country Comments
Elite Model Management 1972 France based in Paris, France with locations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London and Toronto
Francina International Modeling Agency 1983 Spain established in Barcelona by the model Francina Díaz Mestre[2]
Ford Models 1946 USA
2012 USA Spain Germany Denmark Based in Los Angeles with offices in Spain, Germany and Denmark. Representing new faces to top models in the business.
IMG Models 1987 USA
Kim Alley 2009 USA a modeling agent who operates a modeling agency in Richmond, Virginia
Look 1988 Israel based in Tel Aviv
Look Model Agency 1986 USA based in San Francisco [3]
Louisa Models 1990 Germany
Mary Therese Friel 1987 USA
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 USA based in New York City with divisions in London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan and Paris.
Scout Model & Talent Agency 2010 USA has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Select Model Management 1977 UK
Silent Models 2008 USA
The Society Management 2013 USA 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 USA
Ugly Models 1969 UK
VIVA Model Management 1988 France based in Paris
Why Not Model Management 1976 Italy based in Milan
Wilhelmina Models 1967 USA a modeling and talent agency headquartered in New York City, founded in 1967 by Dutch supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper.[6]
Women Management 1988 USA based in New York City, it also has offices in Paris and Milan
YG KPlus 2008 Korea
Zoli Agency 1971 USA 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]
AKS Co. Ltd. 2006 Japan an agency that is founded by AKB48 Group, SNH48 Group, Sakamichi Series and Iz*One producer Yasushi Akimoto along with his partners Yasushi Kubota and Kotaro Shiba. Pledis Entertainment CEO Han Sung-soo is collaborated with Yasushi Akimoto for Produce 48.
Yoshimoto Kogyo 1912 Japan founded by Kichibe Yoshimoto

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Zinko, Carolyne (September 8, 2016). "S.F. model agency looks to the future". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "A New Model Modelling Agency". businessoffashion.com. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
  5. ^ "The Society Management, New York". thesocietymanagement.com. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
  6. ^ "List of International Modeling Agencies". Modelisto.com. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  7. ^ a b New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC. 3 November 1975. p. 87. ISSN 0028-7369. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
  8. ^ "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.
  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.
  10. ^ Luce, Henry Robinson (1979). Fortune. Time Inc. p. 60. Retrieved 2 August 2011.
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