Super model, Naomi Campbell has joined a new modelling agency in what she said is a bid to ’change the game for fashion as we know it’.
The 51-year-old model has revealed her decision to join Women Management, an arm of Elite World Group network. According to her, she made the decision in order to support young and emerging talents across the globe and “change the game for fashion as we know it”.
In an official statement released to the media, Campbell said:
“I am absolutely thrilled to join Women Management. Together, in partnership with Elite World Group, we will change the game for fashion as we know it. For years, it’s been my personal mission to support creative talent in emerging markets.
“From Africa to India, to the Middle East and Europe, there are so many voices that deserve to be heard. It’s so important that the fashion industry looks beyond its core capitals to invest in this extraordinary talent.
“Working in true partnership with Women Management and Elite World Group, we will be able to leverage a powerful global network to help more people share their genius with the world. Anything is possible in this next chapter, and I can’t wait to get to work!”
Reacting to the decision, Akeem Rasool, the international image director at Women Management, said:
“Super model Naomi Campbell is an icon. An elemental force. She has shaped and redefined fashion and culture many times over.
“We’re honoured that she’s returned to her roots at Women New York to continue her unrivalled career, and we are proud to work together to elevate talent from emerging markets around the globe.”
According to official records, the Elite World Group has 32 agencies globally, including the renowned Elite Model Management.
Elite Model Management boasts of supermodels such as Claudia Schiffer, Kendall Jenner, Adriana Lima, and Irina Shayk.