Sunday, August 21, 2011

Top Male Modeling Agencies

By Jennifer Collins


There are thousands of modeling agencies out there, and only a fraction of these really shine in their Men's divisions. Here are some of the major male modeling agencies in the U.S. today.

#6. VNY Model Management - VNY may be one of the lesser known names on this list, but they have been gaining a lot a hype based on their top ranked Male models. VNY is a not a very big agency representing less than seventy-five faces in the men and women's divisions combined. VNY specializes in developing a few select faces, so each model gets a lot more attention than what they would get at the larger agencies. Some of the top male models represented by VNY are Sean O'Pry, Ollie Edwards, and Jacob Coupe. You will find their faces in advertisements for Prada, Aldo, the Gap and many more.

#5. Wilhemina Models - Wilhelmina Men's division has on their roster some of the most popular Male models, such as Mark Vanderloo, Gabriel Aubry, Alex Lundqvist, and Noah Mills just to name a few. Their handsome faces have collectively graced the advertisements and runways of major labels, like Calvin Klein, Valentino, Hugo Boss, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana, Tom Ford, and Ralph Lauren.

#4. Major Model Management - The division for Men at Major Model Management is one of the best known agencies in New York City. With over a hundred breathtaking faces on their list, clients can find everything they need from suave and classy to a hunky heart throb. Since 2000, Major models has developed a big name for themselves. With top male models like Ryan S, Jon Passavant, Rob Evans, Doug Pickett, Steve Gold and Parker Shin, they will continue to be a premier men's modeling agency into the years ahead.

#3. Elite Modeling Agency - The division for Elite's male models is in Miami. Their roster contains about one hundred faces fit for magazine covers and television. Elite Toronto also has a men's division. Elite upholds its name by representing a contemporary and classic style in their talent. In addition, they book men for television and commercials.

#2. DNA Models - One of the top male modeling agencies is DNA Model Management in New York City. DNA has established a dominant name in the fashion world with representation of over 200 talents with unique and distinguished faces. They have both Men's and New Faces Men's divisions, representing looks from androgynous to outdoorsy, athletic to exotic. DNA Models has been around for over a decade, and the agency owner, David Bonnouvrier, continues to be involved in the day-to-day bookings.

#1. Next Models - With one of the biggest rosters of male models, Next Models can be found in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, Montreal, Paris, Milan, and London. Their male models are stars on the runway and in print, and the roster leans towards a more modern look that is perfect for editorial and high fashion runway work. They represent a lot of the top names in male modeling, including Jamie Strachan and Vincent LaCrocq.

Agencies that represent men can be found worldwide - these are just a few. You can visit their websites for submission information if you're interested in starting a career as a male model.




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