Editorial / High Fashion
Magazines, runway and luxury designer campaigns — typically requires specific height and measurements.
Industry guide
Know who you are signing with.
Industry guide
US modeling agencies, ranked by tier
Search a curated directory of American agencies — global tier-1 boards, full-service commercial houses, West Coast powerhouses and regional boutiques. Verified records are cross-checked; flagged records have credible complaints against them.
Red flags
Five signals to walk away from
Every one of these appears in the complaints we log most often.
- 01
Upfront fees for representation, portfolios or "registration".
- 02
Scouting only through DMs, with no office address or client list.
- 03
Contracts sent with a same-day signing deadline.
- 04
Requests for private photos, or shoots without a chaperone.
- 05
Payments to a personal account rather than a registered company.
Reference
Which board do you belong on?
Agencies divide their rosters into boards. Knowing yours tells you who to submit to.
Commercial
Advertising for everyday brands, catalogs and TV commercials — more flexible on height and look.
Curve / Plus Size
Representation for larger body types across fashion and commercial work.
Lifestyle / Fitness
Athletic wear, health brands and active lifestyle campaigns.
Specialized (Parts / Hand / Pet / Real People)
Divisions for specific body parts, animals or non-traditional look profiles.