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The Model Agency Mega Thread (January 2004 - March 2010)
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As for Roman it's not true, he is not. It's a lengthy process to get from one agency to another. He wasn't a booker, he was a new face director if you remember. And there should have been lots of articles in his contract about being unable to communicate with the models from Elite, being unable to use the previous scouting resources etc... Now it's a job for his lawers... Lots of people are waiting for his move now...
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Hi, i'm a model and am moving to hamburg- has anyone had any experience at louisa models or madel management hamburg? 
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What does everyone think of NEXT as an agency?......has anyone worked with them?
.....Are the bookers there nice?
.....I'm just curious, they have a sort of mystique about them...they never seem to fall behind.
.....Are the bookers there nice?.....I'm just curious, they have a sort of mystique about them...they never seem to fall behind.What does everyone think of NEXT as an agency?......has anyone worked with them?
Well, it's a powerful agency that makes money. And money needs silence
The bookers are nice, no problem... They are really good and they never compete with anyone... If they may want you with them, most probably you won't be unhappy...Mr.Lagerfeld
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They have very prominent rising stars, as well as a fare share of top girls in the industry. Lately they seem to be at level head with IMG.
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Who thinks its possible to be independant. That is be a high fashion super model without having an agent at all? I mean why all the hassle with those agents, i mean they can hurt you by not booking you for some important things. I mean for instance if you are friends with the top photographers and if the top designers have your phone number and the magazine casting people all know how to reach you say. I thik this might be possible I dont want to feel limited with an agent. They cant think broad minded anyway.
Well, you can't bill a client to start with. Big clients will never be billed by small girls, sorry
How are you going to get the money from the clients when the don't want to pay? Well, to tell you the truth, it could work only in some small local market... But never - in major markets... Also, there should be no illusions re being friends with top photographers
Being friendly and being friends are too different things...nusyamodel
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anyone know anything about Level 1 Models in NYC?
It's just not possible. While in small local markets (or rather zero markets, zero also sometimes meaning that you don't get paid at all) there may be a few "modeling" opportunities for freelance "models" but if you consider real modeling at a professional level it won't work without agency.
Agencies are there to guarantee an (ideally) smooth relationship with both the model and the client. It's also a guarantee for the client as often the model fees are only a small part of a project budget but if there's a problem with a model it can cause losses far beyond just the models fees. Agencies will find quickly solutions to replace a model if there's a problem and also handle all sorts of other issues. Legally speaking it's also less complicated because there are known contract conditions which are more or less similar in the same market and every party knows the basic rules of the business and further as client or photographer you don't want to care about details concerning work permits, taxes and other paperwork. Try to book a freelance girl and get ready for surprises. That's for Internet "modeling" à la Modelmayhem & Co. but nor for real jobs.
While models often find that their agency keeps too much money they often forget that there's a lot of administrative work to be done.
Finally, and that's probably the most important point, it's essential to have the right connections in the business.
It's quite simple: Either a girl can join an agency or she can't but without being represented by an agency there's not much to expect and especially not in major markets. When there's money for a project no one will take risks with a freelance model and if there's not enough money for an agency model there's a problem anyway.
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OK I think it is possible. Say that Mario Testino is your husband like Irving Penns wife Lisa, she even became a top Vogue model at the age of 40. Say that Diane von Furtsenberg is your aunt, say that the highest boss at Conde Nast is totally obsessed with you or someone like Donald Trump, I bet you WILL get the Vogue covers rolling and the editorials too. Wont you? 
Instead of sticking with those nearrow minded agents hit it big! What do you all say?
Instead of sticking with those nearrow minded agents hit it big! What do you all say?OK I think it is possible. Say that Mario Testino is your husband like Irving Penns wife Lisa, she even became a top Vogue model at the age of 40. Say that Diane von Furtsenberg is your aunt, say that the highest boss at Conde Nast is totally obsessed with you or someone like Donald Trump, I bet you WILL get the Vogue covers rolling and the editorials too. Wont you?
LOL. Due to some obvious reasons I think that Mario couldn't be your husband
But I got your point anyway. That's a wrong way of thinking and it shows you're only thinking of modelling and not a model for the moment. Private and business matters are mixed very rarely in modelling. So it usually doesn't work. But of course you could try to seduce some big client (I would only recommend that you check his/her orientation first so that there are no surprises!) and you'll see what you will get... Also, you haven't heard what Blunier and I told you. In case you want Vogues on order to show them to your grandkids, that's ok, that may work finally. But usually that's more about money and not about being famous. As I said, no client will be billed by you. Never ever.
Also, I haven't got it how you're gonna be promoted without an agent? Are you going to call the clients and tell them how nice and professional you are?
That would be funny! I'd love to hear what they tell you! Or you think that Russell or Steven or any other big clients have open call castings? Dear, you'll get nowhere like this. First you need to become a model and only afterwards you'll start to listen to what you're told.
Be well.
Ford Models Gets Digital Makeover, Teams With Brands
Burgeoning Media Business Includes Web Spots With Bliss Spa, E-Newsletters for Retailer Express
By Marissa Miley
Published: November 17, 2008
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Everyone knows how-to content and videos are exploding on the web. But one success story has unlikely roots.
With its growing digital distribution platform, Ford Models is transforming itself from a traditional B-to-B fashion-talent-management company into an ad-supported digital-media company.
Expert beauty tips: How-to videos attract 'influencers,' who attract advertisers.
Since launching its digital-media business 18 months ago, Ford has showcased its talent in how-to beauty videos on its site, Fordmodels.tv, as well as on larger distribution channels such as YouTube and MySpace. It has partnered with retailers such as Express for bimonthly e-newsletters and Bliss Spa for web spots marketing both Bliss products and Ford talent. And in October, Ford held the first online video casting, enabling its clients to interact in real time with Ford models, saving the clients money and time.
"Ford has an offer that's unique, and we're finding clients are very receptive to the way we work and the way we solve problems with them," said CEO John Caplan, who has led the media efforts.
All this is certainly a new and profitable direction for the 62-year-old agency (though it won't say how profitable, citing that it's privately held). It represents 2,500 people working in the fashion industry, including models, makeup artists and stylists, and has a team of 130 agents around the U.S. who talk with clients to learn about a brand's challenges and work with them to market the brand with Ford talent.
Reaching influencers
"We are able to provide the talent for the campaign and bring the campaigns to life," Mr. Caplan said in an e-mail. "The ... talent-management business plus our growing media franchise is a killer combination."
The aspiring models and stylists who watch Ford Models' videos and read its e-newsletters are what Mr. Caplan calls "influencers" -- young, hip and fashion-conscious. Because of that, Ford's media platform has become a very desirable advertising vehicle for clients, according to Mr. Caplan. Its online database reaches 250,000.
Pamela Seidman, director of communications for Express, said partnering with the agency was a "natural getting-together." Express and Ford share the same office building, and as she watched the flocks of young women rush in for Ford castings, she realized that a lot of them were the same trend-setting women Express wanted to get in its stores.
The two companies first worked together last fall in an online contest, and this fall Express tapped Ford's database to collaborate on a number of e-newsletters. As a result, Express got 2 million hits a month on its website and introduced its brand to a slew of new prospective customers.
"[Our marketing is] very much about being a fashion insider, so collaborations with a brand like Ford is really important," Ms. Seidman said. She said "style authority" is critical to Express customers. They may not believe Express if it says that its jeans fit great, but they will believe insiders such as Ford models.
Inside information
Bliss CEO Richard Dantas was equally effusive about the collaboration. "We wanted to give our aspirational audience and Ford's aspirational audience some insight into how to look glamorous," he said.
So far, the companies have filmed four web videos, one of which has been posted online. It features Sabina, a cheery, blond Ford model, educating consumers about a Bliss self-tanner.
Mr. Dantas credits the video with driving "significant" traffic to Bliss' site and increasing the average time spent on it from nine minutes to 14.
Jim Frame, exec-VP and director of broadcast production at Deutsch, said the Bliss spot was "an interesting take on a testimonial. Certainly posting it on the web or leaking it to YouTube is smart."
Mr. Dantas said this online collaboration is just the first step in Bliss' partnership with Mr. Caplan and Ford.
"It will evolve to much more than just web content," he said.
Burgeoning Media Business Includes Web Spots With Bliss Spa, E-Newsletters for Retailer Express
By Marissa Miley
Published: November 17, 2008
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Everyone knows how-to content and videos are exploding on the web. But one success story has unlikely roots.
With its growing digital distribution platform, Ford Models is transforming itself from a traditional B-to-B fashion-talent-management company into an ad-supported digital-media company.
Expert beauty tips: How-to videos attract 'influencers,' who attract advertisers.
Since launching its digital-media business 18 months ago, Ford has showcased its talent in how-to beauty videos on its site, Fordmodels.tv, as well as on larger distribution channels such as YouTube and MySpace. It has partnered with retailers such as Express for bimonthly e-newsletters and Bliss Spa for web spots marketing both Bliss products and Ford talent. And in October, Ford held the first online video casting, enabling its clients to interact in real time with Ford models, saving the clients money and time.
"Ford has an offer that's unique, and we're finding clients are very receptive to the way we work and the way we solve problems with them," said CEO John Caplan, who has led the media efforts.
All this is certainly a new and profitable direction for the 62-year-old agency (though it won't say how profitable, citing that it's privately held). It represents 2,500 people working in the fashion industry, including models, makeup artists and stylists, and has a team of 130 agents around the U.S. who talk with clients to learn about a brand's challenges and work with them to market the brand with Ford talent.
Reaching influencers
"We are able to provide the talent for the campaign and bring the campaigns to life," Mr. Caplan said in an e-mail. "The ... talent-management business plus our growing media franchise is a killer combination."
The aspiring models and stylists who watch Ford Models' videos and read its e-newsletters are what Mr. Caplan calls "influencers" -- young, hip and fashion-conscious. Because of that, Ford's media platform has become a very desirable advertising vehicle for clients, according to Mr. Caplan. Its online database reaches 250,000.
Pamela Seidman, director of communications for Express, said partnering with the agency was a "natural getting-together." Express and Ford share the same office building, and as she watched the flocks of young women rush in for Ford castings, she realized that a lot of them were the same trend-setting women Express wanted to get in its stores.
The two companies first worked together last fall in an online contest, and this fall Express tapped Ford's database to collaborate on a number of e-newsletters. As a result, Express got 2 million hits a month on its website and introduced its brand to a slew of new prospective customers.
"[Our marketing is] very much about being a fashion insider, so collaborations with a brand like Ford is really important," Ms. Seidman said. She said "style authority" is critical to Express customers. They may not believe Express if it says that its jeans fit great, but they will believe insiders such as Ford models.
Inside information
Bliss CEO Richard Dantas was equally effusive about the collaboration. "We wanted to give our aspirational audience and Ford's aspirational audience some insight into how to look glamorous," he said.
So far, the companies have filmed four web videos, one of which has been posted online. It features Sabina, a cheery, blond Ford model, educating consumers about a Bliss self-tanner.
Mr. Dantas credits the video with driving "significant" traffic to Bliss' site and increasing the average time spent on it from nine minutes to 14.
Jim Frame, exec-VP and director of broadcast production at Deutsch, said the Bliss spot was "an interesting take on a testimonial. Certainly posting it on the web or leaking it to YouTube is smart."
Mr. Dantas said this online collaboration is just the first step in Bliss' partnership with Mr. Caplan and Ford.
"It will evolve to much more than just web content," he said.
Possible? Maybe, but lets talk about probabilities.
Modeling is somewhat like a lottery: Most don't see any money, a few see some money but not much and extremely few win a lot.
You'll always find some examples without which there would be no rules. You [I mean it generally, not specifically FashionTopFace] are short and want to be the next Kate Moss? You're not alone, there are zillions of short "I'm the next Kate Moss" girls around but among them only very few will join a serious fashion agency and among those lucky few most won't work much.
The question is not about formal impossibility, it's far more about how likely it will happen. Our life is based on probabilities, if you don't believe me just check Heisenberg's Uncertainty principle.
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