THE BEST FASHION AGENCIES IN THE WORLD 2022

1. Elite Model Management

Elite is one of the most famous international modeling agencies and ranks eighth on Forbes' list of most influential modeling agencies. He has also been praised by online fashion magazines, model communities and reviewers.

 

With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto and London, Elite is strategically located to provide editorial and sales work for its models.

They have over 30 years of experience in the industry and are considered previous clients such as Carly Kloss, Tyra Banks and Cindy Crawford.

2. Ford Models 

Ford Models was founded in New York in 1946 by a married couple. Their strong legacy contributes to the agency's high profile in the fashion world.

As well as being number one on Forbes' most influential list, Ford is popular with online fashion magazines, model communities and reviewers.

He currently works in New York, Paris, Los Angeles and Chicago and has previously worked with people such as Ashley Graham, Rachel Hunter and Paris Hilton.

3. IMG Models

IMG Models is a relatively new player in the market of modeling agencies, which grew out of the fashion, sports and media company IMG Worldwide. However, they are undoubtedly growing rapidly.

Since its founding in 2013, IMG models have built offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Milan, Paris and Sydney.

Constantly praised by online fashion magazines, reviewers and model communities, they represent Bella and Gigi Hadid, Joan Smalls and Carly Kloss and many more.

4. Wilhelmina Models

Based in New York, Miami, Chicago, London and Los Angeles, Wilhelmina Models is a full-service modeling and talent agency.

Wilhelmina Models was founded in 1967 by Dutch supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper and is a renowned industry leader. The agency is considered a worldwide success by the modeling and reviewer community, thanks to its past relationships with successful clients such as Ashley Graham.

5. Premier Model Management  

Currently number seven on Forbes' list of most influential modeling agencies, Premier Model Management ranks as one of the best choices in the UK.

The London-based company is co-founded by the influential figure Carol White, whose comments are always sought after by the fashion press.

The prime minister has previously cared for people like Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Christy Turlington. They also starred in an award-winning seven-part series called The Model Agency in February 2011. It was shown in prime time on a British television channel and received critical acclaim.

6. Storm Model Management

Based in Chelsea, London, Storm is third on Forbes' list of most influential modeling agencies. They also receive awards from online fashion magazines and model communities.

Along with over 30 years of experience in the fashion industry, Storm has worked with some of the world's most famous personalities, including Lily Cole, Lottie Moss and Cindy Crawford.

7. Next Management

New York-based Next Management is fifth on the Forbes list. In addition, they are praised by both leading fashion magazines and their followers.

Originally called Next Models; however, they were renamed in 2009 to welcome other talents such as actors, fashion bloggers and musicians.

Next Management was founded more than two decades ago and has offices around the world in London, Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles and Miami.

8. Marilyn Agency 

Marilyn's agency was founded in 1985 in Paris. They now have an office in New York thanks to their worldwide success, which is why Forbes ranked them second on its list of the best "Most Influential" modeling agencies.

Since its inception, Marilyn's agency has represented some of the world's best models, including Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Bar Rafaeli.

9. Management Q

Q Management is based in Los Angeles, but also has offices in New York. They were the first to combine a web-based virtual agency with a group of progressive agents.

Their success has been widely reported in the international press, as well as on television shows such as: E! Entertainment TV, Video Fashion, Fashion TV, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Extra and Inside Edition and in networks such as VH1, MTV, CNN, STYLE Network, Model TV, FOX, CBS and ABC.

In addition to receiving positive press coverage, the Q is well-received in the modeling community.

10. Models 1 Agency

London Models 1 was ranked sixth on Forbes' list of most influential agencies. They also periodically receive critical acclaim from model communities. 

Founded in 1968, the agency initially launched three models. They now claim to be "the largest and most successful modeling agency in Europe and one of the best and most respected agencies in the world". 

 

Model 1 has previously worked with notable personalities such as Erin O'Connor, Amber Le Bon and Linda Evangelista.