Select Model Management is a global network of model and talent agencies. It was established in London in 1977, by founders Tandy Anderson and sisters Clare and Chrissie Castagnetti.[1][2][3]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | fashion |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Founder | Clare Castagnetti Chrissie Castagnetti Tandy Anderson |
| Headquarters | London, UK |
Key people | Matteo Puglisi (CEO) |
| Owner | Riccardo Silva |
| Website | www |
Company
editIn their early days, Select was one of the first modelling agencies to find models by "scouting" them on the street. They adopted that method of recruitment to quickly establish a client list and reputation.[3][4] In the 1980s, competitor agencies also used the technique to grow their businesses.[5]
For two seasons (in 2005 and 2006), Anderson served as a judge on Make Me a Supermodel[6] after which the winning competitors received a modelling contract with Select.[7] In 2011, the agency launched a mobile app to be used by prospective models.[8]
In 2019, Select Model Management announced a global expansion through an integration with MP Management.[9][10][11]
Select has offices in 8 countries across the world; London, Milano, Paris, Stockholm, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami.
Select Model Management is part of the Silva International Investments portfolio, owned by Riccardo Silva.
In September 2023, TGI Holdings led by Alfred Tagliaferro became a co-owner of the business[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Relative Values: Clare and Chrissie Castagnetti". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on November 13, 2013. Retrieved 10 Aug 2013.
- ^ "Black Business Women - Tandy Anderson". Black Women Mean Business. Retrieved 23 Nov 2014.
- ^ a b "Meet Chrissie Castagnetti". British Airways Business Life. Archived from the original on 2013-11-13. Retrieved 10 Aug 2013.
- ^ Kenny, Ursula (6 June 1999). "I'm Gonna Make You a Star". Independent. London. Retrieved 10 Aug 2013.
- ^ Bennett, Oliver (30 July 2005). "Be Prepared to be Scouted". Telegraph. London. Retrieved 10 Aug 2013.
- ^ "UK Game Shows- Make Me a Supermodel". UK Games Shows. Retrieved 25 Nov 2014.
- ^ "Make Me a Supermodel: A Closer Look". BuddyTV. 27 December 2007. Retrieved 25 Nov 2014.
- ^ "Modeling Agency Select Launches App to Determine Your Model Potential". The Gloss. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 23 Nov 2014.
- ^ "Select Model Management Goes Global, Merging With MP Management". www.businesswire.com. 2019-07-03. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ^ "Select Model Management unites with MP Management". www.diarydirectory.com. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ^ "Fashion Monitor". www.fashionmonitor.com. Retrieved 2019-10-30.
- ^ "TGI Holdings becomes co-owner of Select Model Management". 20 September 2023.
Bibliography
edit- Boyd, Marie Anderson: Model: The Complete Guide for Men and Women - Foreword by Clare Castagnetti. London: Collins & Boyd, 1997. ISBN 978-1-8502-8396-6.