modeling agency
[ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənsi]
nounfemininepl: modeling agencies / agências de modelos
agência de modelos
1. A business organization that represents and manages fashion models, connecting them with clients for photoshoots, runway shows, and commercial work
She signed with a prestigious modeling agency in New York to pursue her career in fashion.
Ela assinou contrato com uma agência de modelos prestigiosa em Nova York para prosseguir sua carreira na moda.
2. A company that scouts talent, handles contracts, bookings, and negotiates fees on behalf of models
The modeling agency took 20% commission from each job the model booked.
A agência de modelos recebeu 20% de comissão em cada trabalho que a modelo conseguiu.
Modeling agencies are central to the fashion industry in both the US and Brazil. In Brazil, major agencies are concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, reflecting the country's significant presence in international fashion. The term is widely understood in urban contexts but may be less familiar in rural areas. In Portuguese, 'agência de modelos' is the standard professional term, while casual references might use 'agência de mannequins' (outdated) or simply 'agência de talentos' (talent agency, more broadly).
NYC Slang
talent shop / rep shop
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