Select Model Management
| 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 |
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
[edit]In 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
[edit]References
[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.