Top Modeling Agencies
DNA Model Management is a modeling agency in New York City, established in 1996 by Jerome and David Bonnouvrier, and is one of the top-three agencies in the world. DNA represents numerous notable models in the industry, including: Linda Evangelista, Alessandra Ambrosio, Natalia Vodianova, Amber Valletta, Saskia de Brauw, Doutzen Kroes, Nadja Auermann, Shalom Harlow, Edie Campbell, and Raquel Zimmermann.
Elite Model Management is the world's most prestigious modeling network. Founded in 1972, Elite represents more than 2000 models across five continents and offers complete international coverage thanks to a network of more than 30 agencies. Elite is not just a modeling management and scouting network, it is a strong global brand with a world-class licensing program. With 5 offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago Atlanta and Toronto Elite is a high fashion agency that represents women and men.
Ford Models was started in 1946 by Eileen and Gerard W. "Jerry" Ford. Ford was the first company to advance their models' money-owed by jobs that had been completed but not yet paid. The Ford family had the tradition of allowing teenage models who originate far from New York City to stay in their home. In recent years, the company has diversified through Ford Artists to represent talent in the hair, makeup and wardrobe industries.
Heroes New York opened in September 2015 in the heart of Soho. Born from a desire to bring back the talent to the forefront of Fashion, Heroes has already firmly established itself as one of the world’s leading independent agencies.Embracing the various strengths of the models we represent, we have focused our management on establishing New Faces, as well as elevating the careers of our more established models.
IMG Models is the international leader in talent discovery and model management, widely recognized for its diverse client roster. Legendary sports agent Mark McCormack founded IMG Models as a new division of the hugely successful IMG Worldwide. He believed models could be managed as talent in the same vein as professional athletes, actors, and other entertainers, and that their popularity could be leveraged into strong personal brands beyond the magazine page or runway.
JAG Models was founded in 2013, and like most creative endeavors, was born out of necessity. Co-founders Jaclyn Sarka and Gary Dakin recognized a need for an agency to celebrate and represent the diversity of beauty, regardless of a woman’s size. In January 2014, they brought fellow Ford alum Adam Hughes on for his expertise in imagery and eye for detail. JAG maintains a boutique feel reinforced by the experience of seasoned veterans in the industry.
The Lions Brand is a boutique agency that combines talent management and sophisticated strategy to develop a notable presence of each talent in the marketplace. We strive to push boundaries and disrupt the generic approach. We elevate the importance of individuality to create an enduring path to success and empower our talent to build their own authentic brands.
Founded in 1999 and under the leadership of President Guido Dolci , Major Models New York has grown to be among the most prestigious boutique agencies in the world. Major's philosophy is to offer its models a solid plan of management. From development to placement in the worldwide market and aggressive promotion to a broad client base, the models are ensured personal attention not found in the larger agencies.
Established in 1985 in Paris, Marilyn Agency has developed into one of the most prestigious modeling agencies in the world, expanding in New York in 1997. Since inception, Marilyn Agency has remained true to its core values: on the cutting edge of fashion trends, upholding the utmost ethical standards, and tending to all the needs of its talents and clients. The career of each Marilyn talent is carefully tailored, with ample time dedicated to the development of every individual.
Visionary, chic, ethical, audacious – these are the diverse words that describe mode models, a perennial name in the world of fashion. Mode models is an international modeling agency that discovers, promotes and represents talent at the highest levels of the industry. Local offices in Calgary and Edmonton actively recruit models by employing professional scouts, hosting model searches and producing high profile shows and events in their markets.
Founded in 2007, Muse Management is built on the principle of providing truly personal management and service. As an independent, boutique agency, we have the ability to focus on the top tier of talent worldwide, managing each models career to the fullest- editorially, commercially and theatrically. With a diversity of talent representing the global reach of the fashion industry, Muse Management offer strategy and guidance to each and every one of our models.
Established in 2010 by Pablo Anton, New Icon has become the biggest agency in America; representing models of all ethnic groups, body types and ages. Our motto is to be an agency without stereotypes, the important thing is to select the best models not based on an established physical type.
Established in New York in 1989, Next Model Management quickly expanded into key markets: London, Paris, Milan, Los Angeles, and Miami. With supermodels such as Arizona Muse, Kate Upton, Anais Mali, Marloes Horst, Binx, Anna Cleveland and Lineisy Montero as a part of its roster, Next oversees the successful careers of the most internationally recognizable faces.
For the last 15 years NOMAD MGMT has been recognized as one of the most respected personal model management companies in the world. In 2016, with the expansion of additional owners and managers, NOMAD became a full-fledged global booking agency, bringing together decades of experience from both the talent and management sides of the fashion industry.
Opened in 1995, New York Model Management is a dynamic modeling agency committed to promoting top talent and exciting new faces to the fashion industry. New York Model Management is sister agency to LA Models, the most established and largest full-service agencies on the United States’ West Coast, and LA Talent, the foremost television and commercial agency in Hollywood.
Founded in New York in 2001, One Management’s focus is to link fashion with the creative elements of music, film and celebrity. One’s celebrity division continues to successfully bridge the gap between fashion, music and film representing ground breaking and hugely successful international artists such as A$AP Rocky, Banks, Courtney Love, Gucci Mane, Steve Aoki and Norman Reedus.
Founded in 1977, Select Model Management is globally recognised as one of the most prestigious and innovative agencies in the model and talent industry. Since its establishment, it has built an exclusive client list of the world’s leading lifestyle brands and has managed the careers of the biggest, brightest and most successful male and female models and artists.
Silent Models NY provides a highly personalized approach to developing and managing talent. The agency sets itself apart from its peers by remaining small and promoting its models through select fashion shows, editorial publications and advertising campaigns. Silent’s models work with many of the fashion industry's most influential photographers, casting directors, stylists, magazines and fashion houses.
As the original Northwest modeling agency, SMG Model Management prides itself on a distinctive reputation, ethical representation, and experience built over 40 years. SMG is a full-spectrum model management company, encompassing Fashion, Lifestyle, and Commercial work. We represent a diverse portfolio of beautiful models and continue to scout and develop top-quality talent. SMG offers strong, fair, and honest representation for a diverse portfolio of beautiful models across the globe. To give them opportunities to travel and work abroad, we place our models with major agencies in markets all over the world.
Established in 2013, The Society Management serves as the New York division of the prestigious Elite World network and continues a global legacy of more than four decades within the fashion industry. We consider each represented individual through understanding purposes and needs within a unique journey.
Founded in 2015, STATE Artist Management offers a modern alternative to a rapidly evolving industry. With a progressive approach to scouting, a holistic approach to development, and a personalized approach to management, STATE guides the successful careers of established models and launches the careers of the industry’s top, emerging new faces.
Supreme with a client roster made up of some of the most sought after models working today, Supreme Management’s focus is on discovering new talent and transforming them into working superstars. The agency’s signature is a collective approach, leveraging the know-how and industry relationships of the team of agents rather than one representative, with a commitment to each client’s long-term objectives
Established by Lana Winters in 2001, Lana and her partner Damian Tomczak, have created a perfect nesting ground for building and managing the world’s top supermodels. The agency has an unrivaled reputation and track record for crafting unknown models into household names.
VISION LOS ANGELES, established in 1999, is a boutique-styled, high fashion and beauty agency dedicated to the discovery and development of fresh, unique talent in the U.S. Representing both women and men, our ultimate goal is to manage each talent on an individual basis, presenting them with all the necessary tools to build a lasting brand within the fashion industry.
We recognize the importance of strong client relations, the increasing popularity of social media, and developing personal relationships with all of the talent we represent. Supported by a dedicated and creative group of experienced agents, Francine Champagne, Owner and President, and Tony Perkins, Director of Scouting, head up this amazing team.
Wilhelmina Models is one of the most prominent talent management agencies in the world. Since its founding in 1967 by Dutch supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper, Wilhelmina Models has earned its prestigious standing as an industry leader by providing full-spectrum model management for women, men, curve, fitness, and children models, as well as entertainers and musicians.
Women Management was founded in New York in 1988. The vision was an agency that would encompass all types of beauty, not the traditional model that dominated the international fashion scene. What sprang from this vision was an agency which commands the respect and attention of the most powerful designers, photographers, and magazines and represents some of most famous talent in the world.
W360 maintains a boutique culture by keeping the board compact and paying great attention to the development of established models and new faces. Specific career aspirations and potential are noted factors that W360 cultivates in their models from the start partnering with our offices in Milan and Paris. Focusing on deep relationships in high fashion with the most respected designers, photographers and magazines; these aspects lead their diverse selection of models to a career of longevity and success.