The Vision That Changed Fashion
Founded in Paris in 1972 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler, Elite Model Management set out to redefine what a modeling agency could be.
In 1977, it expanded to New York, marking the beginning of a global rise that would reshape the industry.
Today, as part of Elite World Group (EWG), it stands as a worldwide network leading the management of fashion and beauty talent.
Where Icons Are Born
Elite doesn’t just represent faces—it builds careers.
The agency scouts, trains, and guides models through international growth paths, turning them into global cultural figures.
Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bündchen, Linda Evangelista, and Naomi Campbell are just a few of the legends that started with Elite.
Since 1983, the Elite Model Look competition has been the industry’s most influential talent platform, discovering thousands of new faces across continents.
The Power of Image, the Impact of Talent
Elite transformed beauty from aesthetics into strategy.
It is now a key partner for luxury brands and fashion houses seeking authenticity, storytelling, and global reach.
To collaborate with Elite is to join an ecosystem where talent, image, and influence converge to create lasting value.