The Model Agency Mega Thread

[bontempi]

From what I have heard Core's been founded by an ex male model of PMA models who claims to have discovered Elena Bartels for PMA. At the time when Elena was hot he opened up Core and managed to take most of PMAs best girls with him by either "keeping" Elena with their respective mother agencies i.e. Bianca Balti (Brave / D'management fusion), Dree Hemingway & Julia Nobis (DNA) and Lara Mullen (Premier) or by switching Elena to them as an exchange. Core's artwork might be intriguing but I rather doubt that they have enough established relations with German high end clients to actively book and keep them in the long run. Especially after Elena never really made it. But that's my 2 cents.

 

[ovaryclipart]

[...]I rather doubt that they have enough established relations with German high end clients to actively book and keep them in the long run.

Agreeing with you on the first part with emphasis on "high end" clients (Germany isn't exactly stuffed with high end clients though tbqh), but the girls (and boys) do get regular work and it's not improbable they'll keep that up. However, it might be a bit too early for any predictions.

Speaking of Elena, they're gonna need more of their own new faces; not sure what's lined up in that department.

 

[bontempi]

Year you're right. With 'high end' I rather meant THE big German money clients that usually are really hard to get. Basically the stuff that pays extremely well but is not really seen and doesn't hurt a career. Look at Peter Hahn catalog. Full of Constance Jablonski, Isabeli Fontana, Bar Refaeli and even models.com's Top 50 is in there such as Karlina etc. I doubt that they'll get those clients. They'll rather book with the big established agencies in Germany or they'll book them outside of Germany.
Look at Iconic. They wanted to position themselves as a pure A-list management for Germany which never really happened and in the end they ended up stuffed with rather less important low level money girls since obviously the big money bookings for their IMG top roster didn't roll in...

 

[wannabemodelbook]

^ isn't the founder Paul James Hay, who used to be a booker at PMA for quite a while?

 

[bontempi]

Right. Former model, former booker, now agent.

 

[TrickyMaus]

Does anyone know why Bleu Model Management is Los Angeles is being shut down by the owner Rosie?

 

[Freespirit]

Women Management (Women Direct)

Anyone have any news about Women Direct changing into a new agency called Women / 360 ?

Does it have to do with the Elite/Women holding company ?

 

[mainstay]

^ no, I believe it's simply a rebrand. "Direct" has connotations that the girls are not in town or are only available for direct bookings (meaning, not available for castings, go-sees, fittings, etc). I believe their intention is to remove this impression and come into their own identity.

 

[Freespirit]

That makes sense...
Thanks for your answer

^ no, I believe it's simply a rebrand. "Direct" has connotations that the girls are not in town or are only available for direct bookings (meaning, not available for castings, go-sees, fittings, etc). I believe their intention is to remove this impression and come into their own identity.

 

[Vale]

The Fabbrica

Does anyone know a new model agency called "The Fabbrica" which seems to have recently open in Milan?

 

[MrCugnata]

www.thefabbrica.com

 

[woemwoem]

New agency in Paris called Supreme, the Paris office of Supreme and affiliated with Women in NYC and of course, Women Paris/Elite Europe/Nathalie. Looks like all of the girls were with Women in Paris and/or Nathalie. I don't exactly understand the need for yet another Women/Elite Europe-affiliated agency in Paris. All these agencies are essentially the same agency even if they are branded differently.

 

[Elite13]

I have a question about models and the agencies they belong to that I don't know if I should make a new thread or if it's suited to this thread but meh. So I often see people commenting on certain models like 'oh she's definitely an IMG girl' or 'that model has got the Elite look' or 'that's not Storm's typical kind of girl' etc. What is the "IMG look"? Doll face? And the others.. it'd be interesting to hear.

 

[ash92]

I have a question about models and the agencies they belong to that I don't know if I should make a new thread or if it's suited to this thread but meh. So I often see people commenting on certain models like 'oh she's definitely an IMG girl' or 'that model has got the Elite look' or 'that's not Storm's typical kind of girl' etc. What is the "IMG look"? Doll face? And the others.. it'd be interesting to hear.

I think essentially it's which agency could best represent a model if you get what I mean. The most obvious example I can think of was Supreme when Paul Rowland was in charge, where you get all these edgy, editorial girls who got all the cool editorials and some campaigns but sadly, most of them didn't last very long in the industry.

And when it comes to an IMG girl, I think it's someone who you see straddling both high fashion and commercial and I think thats what IMG best represents especially if a model plans to diversify. Like, Martha Hunt was initially with Code Model Management (a small agency that shuttered) before going to Next and ultimately landing at IMG where she's getting all these big commercial jobs like VS while doing a bit of high fashion like her Miu Miu campaign. But ultimately, IMG usually works well with semi-established models and their newcomers usually gets left behind especially if they don't have a strong showing their debut season.

And I don't know what the "Elite look" is because their contest is huge and almost every other model goes through their Elite Model Look and gets funnelled to different agencies but they do get success with their models. If you look up their mainboard at The Society, almost all their girls are consistently working and they do seem to have a good eye out for new models who tend to do really well.

 

[Elite13]

^ Thank you, gave you karma.

This has probably been answered before but can anyone tell me the difference between The Society and the New York branch of Elite?
It almost seems like The Society is more exclusive? Hence the name I guess..

 

[woemwoem]

^ Thank you, gave you karma.

This has probably been answered before but can anyone tell me the difference between The Society and the New York branch of Elite?
It almost seems like The Society is more exclusive? Hence the name I guess..

The Society and Elite NY have no relationship. All the Elite branches used to be affiliated but the Europe branch and NY offices had some sort of falling out, possibly due to the whole drug scandal in the late 90s or early 00s.

Elite NYC was sold and operated independently from Elite Europe for a while. Elite Europe was the European sister agency for a number of agencies in NY like Ford and Marilyn for a while. About two years ago, Elite Europe decided to open an office in NY, hence the Society.

The Society, though, is affiliated with Women NY/Supreme NY. They are owned by the same people.

 

[Germanagement]

New Agency in Paris: http://othermanagement.com/ | Other Management is the result of the big merge with Women in Paris. Angels&Demons boys are now with Other Management as Women's "men's division".

 

[ash92]

According to switchingmodels.com, Union Models in London will shut down and Wilhelmina London will take its place.

 

[Flashbang]

Wilhelmina Models Acquires London Model Agency

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilhelmina International, Inc. (Nasdaq: WHLM), one of the world's leading model management companies, is pleased to announce Wilhelmina Models closing its acquisition of Union Models based in London, UK.

Founded in early 2005 by Rachel Du Preez, Union Models is an international model agency known for its selective representation of talent, its development of models and its strong client relationships, making it the ideal fit to become Wilhelmina London. The boutique agency represents talent such as Jessica Gomes and Sora Choi, as well as Elisabeth Erm, Charlotte Carey, and Sung Hee, who are already a part of a notable Wilhelmina Models roster that spans the likes of Coco Rocha, Armando Cabral, Soo Joo, R.J. Mitte, Cindy Bruna, Robyn Lawley, Alexandra Richards, Marlon Teixeira, RJ King, and Clark Bockelman just to name a few. Beginning today, Union Models will officially operate under the name Wilhelmina London.

"Within the industry, Union Models is recognized for its highly curated style, deeply experienced team, and impeccable international reputation," states Mark Schwarz, Chairman, Wilhelmina International. "After great patience and perseverance in seeking the right opportunity for Wilhelmina, we believe Union will be a perfect fit and natural complement to our ongoing record of successful growth."

Alex Vaickus, CEO Wilhelmina states, "It is an exciting time to establish a physical presence in Europe. We see London as the foundation to further enhance our brand recognition in key international markets and continue to establish Wilhelmina as a global player in the modeling industry."

"After 10 exciting years of nurturing and developing Union Models into the successful dynamic agency it is today, the time has come for us to take the next step in our evolution," exclaims Rachel Du Preez. She continues, "I am thrilled to be a key player as Union Models evolves into Wilhelmina London." Ms. Du Preez will continue to provide guidance and consultation to Wilhelmina London during the transition and for a period of time thereafter.

In addition, the day to day operation of the agency will be directed by Victoria Rich, who has been the Creative Director and Head of Image at Union Models for the last three years. Boasting sixteen years of experience overall, Victoria was previously Creative Director at FM Models and Head of Image at Storm prior to joining Union.

"I'm proud and excited to be part of the next chapter of such a unique and prestigious agency opening in London as Wilhelmina as it goes beyond where Union Models leaves off," states Ms. Rich. "We look forward to the continued support of all our clients and models."

Also part of the team will be, Annette Koonjean, who heads up the women's board and has 14 years experience in the industry, developing and representing models, photographers and stylists in both London and Sydney, Australia.

About Wilhelmina International, Inc. (www.wilhelmina.com):

Through Wilhelmina Models and its other subsidiaries, including, Wilhelmina Artist Management, Wilhelmina International, Inc. (Nasdaq: WHLM), provides traditional, full-service fashion model and talent management services, specializing in the representation and management of leading models, entertainers, artists, athletes and other talent to various customers and clients, including, retailers, designers, advertising agencies and catalog companies. Wilhelmina Models was founded in 1967 by Wilhelmina Cooper, a renowned fashion model, and is one of the oldest and largest fashion model management companies in the world. Wilhelmina Models is headquartered in New York and, since its founding, has grown to include operations located in Los Angeles and Miami, as well as a growing network of licensees comprising leading modeling agencies in various local markets across the U.S. as well as in Thailand, Dubai, Vancouver and Tokyo.

About Union Model Management, Ltd. (www.unionmodels.com):

Union Models was founded early in 2005 by Rachel Du Preez. Union has become recognized for its personal style of management and keen eye for what's happening now and next in the industry. Union established strong relationships with leading players in fashion and beauty markets.

SOURCE Wilhelmina International Inc.

prnewswire.co.uk

 

[la.vie.in.mode]

Anyone knows whats the deal of Supreme Management Paris? Are they separated from Women now?