8/20/2011

Top Male Modeling Agencies

By Jennifer Collins


There are modeling agencies by the thousands out there, but only a handful of them really shine in the Men's divisions. Below are a few of the predominant male modeling agencies in the United States today.

#6. VNY Model Management - Although VNY is not as well known as the other agencies on this list, they have been getting a lot of attention for their top ranked Male models. VNY is a small agency representing less than seventy-five people 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 they would at the larger agencies. Some of the top male models at VNY are Sean O'Pry, Ollie Edwards, and Jacob Coupe. You can see their faces in campaigns for Prada, Aldo, the Gap and many more.

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

#4. Major Model Management - The Men's division at Major Model Management is one of the most popular agencies in New York City. With over a hundred incredible faces on their index, clients can find anything they are looking for from refined and classy to a sexy heart throb. Since 2000, Major models has developed a big name for themselves. With major male models like Ryan S, Jon Passavant, Rob Evans, Doug Pickett, Steve Gold and Parker Shin, they will keep being a premier men's modeling agency for years to come.

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

#2. DNA Models - A major modeling agency for men is DNA Model Management in New York City. DNA has made a big name for itself with over 200 models showcasing unique and distinguished looks. 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 owner of the agency, David Bonnouvrier, still continues to take part in the day-to-day bookings.

#1. Next Models - Next Models has one of the largest rosters of male models with locations in New York, Miami, Montreal, Los Angeles, Toronto, Milan, and Paris. The male models represented by Next Models dominate on the runway and in print, and their roster consists of a more contemporary look that is highly sought after in editorials and high fashion runway. They represent many of the big names in male modeling, including Jamie Strachan and Vincent LaCrocq.

These are just a few of the many agencies worldwide representing men. You can visit their websites for submission information if you're interested in starting a career as a male model.




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