Top Ten Women’s Agencies
 
So now you are a model. Is your agency pushing the need for you to travel? Maybe you just want to try a new market. Or is it just that the non-stop glow of the Big Apple is catching your eye. Whatever your reason for wanting to model in New York, you need to know where to go and who to see. Every agency is looking for something different. Some have small boards and other are more like model-factories. You need to find out who likes you and, more importantly, who you like and feel comfortable with.
 
As you are going around to the open calls, you should go with an open mind. When you walk into the agencies and meet with the bookers, remember what you liked and disliked about it. As soon as you leave each agency, write down all of your first impressions about the agency. Also, write their comments to you about what they liked and what areas they thought could use improvement. Remember to get a business card from those you meet and if they told you to follow up… DO IT!   And leave your business card as well directing them to visit your online portfolio at www.360Flair.com.
 
So who should you see when you go to the big city? Well, here is a list of the top ten women’s agencies to help narrow down your search. I’ve also included a little of what they are looking for at their open calls so you can see what best fits your look.
 

10. Wilhelmina-
This is a business minded group of people. They are looking for the new young edgy faces that will boost their bottomline.
 
9. Major-
Major is a place where you can find the agents behind the desk working hard on their talent’s careers. They have a slightly more commercial board and are a strong force in the men’s market as well. They keep their girls on the run hitting casting of all types. They are not the type to sign you quick and drop you even faster. If you prove you will work hard for them, they will work even harder for you.
 
8. Karin-
Having its home base in Paris keeps this agency filled with a sharp eye. They are constantly trying to clean out and update their board. They work as a team and all push the models. Beware of being pulled to an agency that has a fast talking star booker if you feel this is the right one for you.
 
7. Trump (tied)-
The Donald owns this… need I say more? This boutique agency has the faces of the moment. But the question is can their new faces keep up with the talent that the staples have shelling out? Get in on this now because if this agency is anything like the rest of the Trump empire, it is sure to be bigger than Melania’s engagement ring!
 

7. Vision (tied)-
Vision certainly has just this…. a vision into what the clients are looking for.  If you are high fashion and perfect for the editorial edge of New York then sign on here. They have ties in LA and in Belgium so you can travel with ease under the Vision umbrella.