PRO: In their own quiet and unobtrusive way, Major has secured its place in the midst of the ruthless and predatory NY modeling scene. At the same time, Major also managed to diversify their board with very promising new faces such as Daniela even as they opening a quickly successful new shop in Paris, thus opening their scouting possibilities. In a tumultuous year that saw many a shift in the NY agency business, Major stayed constant probably due to the very considered and respectful manner in which Katia Sherman maintains the integrity of her board. This is one agency head who will go that extra mile, emotionally and financially for a model she truly believes in. This is rare and all the more precious in this business and all the more compelling a reason for a new girl to align herself with Major. Again it just goes to prove that the predictable editorial management "grid" exemplified by booking a girl with (Steven/Mario/Mert-n-Marcus) for (Vogue/Pop/Numero/V/W) in order to get (Gucci/Prada/Calvin/Fendi) campaigns is not a proposition exclusive to the IMG's and DNA's. Clients look everywhere for the Next Big Thing. And that's very good news for you, the aspiring model.
CON: Ironically what makes for an excellent virtue in a human being can sometimes be a setback in the unkind modeling industry. Major is an honorable and quiet agency, not given to poaching girls from other agencies or demanding package bookings on their models. President Katia Sherman and her team are not cold-blooded or mercenary in the least so don't fear the "booked today-dropped tomorrow" syndrome with them. That said, if you're looking for a shop to practice your super-star diva plans for fashion world domination at the cost of everyone around you, this might not be your kind of party.
SCOUTING CALL: Keep an eye on the agents and scouts from this agency because very quietly they've done something right. If you are a girl of the quality of a Daniela, the correct decisions can clearly be made for your career.
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