Every model wants to sign with a well known, international agency to maximize their chance of worldwide success and notoriety. Help your chances by knowing a little about the work that they do, who they represent and perhaps most importantly, what they are looking for within every individual that applies to model for them.

Elite Model Management

was founded in 1972 in Paris and now has 36 agencies in its worldwide network. All the big names in modeling seem to have been represented by Elite at some point in their career, including: Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen and Pauline Porizkova. Elite are looking for female models with a passion for the business, between 14-21 years of age and who are between 5”8 and 6” tall.

Ford Models

, founded in New York in 1946, is well renowned for providing some of the hottest names in modeling today including: Anna Jagodzinska, Sigrid Agren and Karmen Pedaru.

Ford does not list any specific criteria for potential models, however they do accept applications through their website and applicants can upload photographs and give their details there.

Wilhelmina Models

was founded in 1967 by Wilhelmina Cooper, a well known model in the 60’s. Today Wilhelmina models represent sought after models: Esther Canadas, Melodie Monrose and Wang Xiao.

Wilhelmina are looking for fresh new talent and regularly conduct scouting events and model searches. Applicants encouraged to apply include women who are between 15 and 25 years old in sizes 0-5.