{"id":81,"date":"2016-11-21T13:39:52","date_gmt":"2016-11-21T12:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modelagency.one\/?p=81"},"modified":"2026-02-15T18:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T17:06:04","slug":"city-models-oldest-modeling-agency-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/modelagency.one\/city-models-oldest-modeling-agency-france\/","title":{"rendered":"City Models: Agency, Application &amp; Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This agency is the oldest agency in France. It was founded in 1978 by Louise Despointes. However, the following text states it was founded in 2005, which is contradictory. City Models search for &#8220;real faces&#8221;, personalities and models who have something special, who are unique. City Models are connected to all important brands and magazines. They are often seen at runway shows too. Cameron Alborzian, the very first male supermodel, also started his career at City Models.<\/p>\n<h2>History of City Models<\/h2>\n<p>City Models Agency, founded in 2005 in New York City, emerged as a pioneer in the fashion industry for its diverse and inclusive approach to talent representation. With a focus on diversity, it quickly gained recognition for discovering and nurturing both established and up-and-coming models. The agency&#8217;s innovative use of social media, global expansion, and successful ventures into entertainment highlighted its adaptability and commitment to fostering diverse talent. Despite industry challenges, City Models Agency maintained its core values, leaving a lasting impact on fashion and entertainment by redefining norms and advocating for inclusivity.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Links: Instagram &amp; Website<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.city-models.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">City Models Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/citymodels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">City Models Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contact: Address, Phone<\/h2>\n<h3>City Models <a href=\"https:\/\/modelagency.one\/paris-models\/\">Paris<\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a032rue de Penthi\u00e8vre, 75008 Paris, France<\/li>\n<li>01 53 93 33 33<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Review: City Models<\/h2>\n<p>Many say that City Models is a champion of model well-being, providing a supportive environment while steering models towards lucrative contracts and engagements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Model Agency Review\" src=\"https:\/\/modelagency.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/icon-rating-model-agency-stars-review.jpg\" width=\"111\" height=\"24\" \/>4.9 of 5.0 stars<br \/>\nby 3 bookers \/ scouts<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Verified by model bookers and model scouts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This agency is the oldest agency in France. 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