Models Switching Agencies

[cologne_rocks]

I was being sarcastic, don't take it literally.

 

[mainstay]

^ Ford NY is hardly a dump...

 

[Omnis]

Surprising move from Valerija! I think I'd personally atleast would be a tad grateful if Next had done all that for me. Not that I have anything against Ford.

 

[xerq]

i love how everyone here occasionally comes across as a bitter former employee whenever a girl moves to another agency

 

[Omnis]

Surprising move from Valerija! I think I'd personally atleast would be a tad grateful if Next had done all that for me. Not that I have anything against Ford.

Something out of the ordinary could of course have happened.

 

[carmen_kass]

i love how everyone here occasionally comes across as a bitter former employee whenever a girl moves to another agency

I know it's a little annoying and presumptious since we don't know the exact mechanics of her move. However, usually when a girl switches at the peak of her career (i.e. one which the agency orchestrated) it is due to a big pay off of some sort. Karlie, Kendra and Agnete were rumoured to have recieved big pay offs when they switched to Next, which shows poor loyalty since their agencies were doing very well for them and working in their interest. However maybe Valerija wasn't happy or maybe she felt she could do better (I don't know how since she's one of the most successful new comers in recent history). Next got her the following campaigns so it's very odd that she switched:
Balenciaga
Versace
Prada
Prada Menswear
Cerruti
Alice by Temperley
Celine

 

[modela]

WOW!! So is Ford just targeting NEXT??
How much say do the models actually have when they get an offer from another agency ?

 

[mainstay]

A European scout from Next NYC moved to Ford NYC, and girls that are loyal to her seem to be following when their contracts are up.

 

[penny609]

A European scout from Next NYC moved to Ford NYC, and girls that are loyal to her seem to be following when their contracts are up.

True. And provided we've never known any mother agency for Valerija we can't tell what her exact situation is... and who she feels she has to be loyal to. All I can say now is that Valerija is amazing and will remain amazing whoever will manage her from now on and I don't want to take part of "politics" discussion. Models are human beings, with feelings and the best ones are often the smartest ones so... just trust the girls sometimes

 

[TianSoFine]

So which other girls have moved from Next to Ford lately?

 

[woemwoem]

WOW!! So is Ford just targeting NEXT??
How much say do the models actually have when they get an offer from another agency ?

It does seem like Ford is targeting Next. They haven't gotten a single girl of significance from IMG, Marilyn, DNA, etc. not even Women, PR's old haunt, unless you count Hannelore as a big score.
Given how Next poached Ford girls in the past few years, it seems like justice, but I think it may have more to do with Next poaching Suvi and Meghan fr. Supreme while PR was heading that shop.
In the end it's just business and may not be personal at all.

 

[CharlottefromCA]

Interesting to see where she ends up in Europe. Premier / Elite ?

 

[lanvinray]

^ Most likely..considering their tight connections with Ford NY and I agree with you mainstay, Ford NY is hardly a dump ..people these days, making immature comments so funny!

 

[1FashionVictim]

Chandra North: One Model Management ---> DNA Models

Don't know if she has been on One's board for the past few years or if she is making a comeback with DNA, but I suppose it could be considered a switch since One Model Management was the last agency to represent her in NY (although I always thought she was with IMG Worldwide for some reason).

 

[KatJenahMckey]

Kinee Diouf: New York Models ---> IMG Models

 

[Style Savvy]

That's great! I hope she books more work.

 

[ax80]

Kinee Diouf: New York Models ---> IMG Models

I do love how supportive NYMM has been but they truly have forgotten Kinee in the process. Jeneil has become their superstar and we've seen way too little of Kinee. Let's hope IMG taps into her full potential.

 

[modela]

Lily Donaldson :IMG London > Storm Models
IMG Paris >
IMG Milan>

 

[cologne_rocks]

^Interesting!

 

[modela]

Well somebody mentioned it in her thread.I always thought that IMG was her motheragent , so why would they let her switch her in europe?