About Us

John Casablancas is the Founder of Elite, the world’s best-known modeling agency group. Mr. Casablancas’ creative approach to a rather stereotyped business, as well as his knack for discovering and launching the Supermodels, catapulted Elite as the top-ranking agency in model management history.

For twenty-five years, as Elite’s chairman, Mr. Casablancas discovered and/or represented many of the most glamorous and stunning women working in the modeling industry (Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bundchen, Elsa Benitez, Heidi Klum, Stephanie Seymour, Iman, Linda Evangelista, Daniela Pestova…). Many of Elite’s models that started with Casablancas became Hollywood movie stars: Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Inez Sastre, Natasha Henstridge, Jessica Lange, Rachel Ward, Moncia Belluci, Ashley Judd, etc.

After having created the “supermodel” phenomenon, Mr. Casablancas is credited for having brought the first Eastern European models to the international modeling scene, and in the past few years, has been instrumental in the successful careers of the top Latin models; in particular, he discovered and launched Gisele Bundchen, Fernanda Tavares, Isabelli Fontana, Adriana Lima, and many other of the Brazilian stars.

In 1979, he founded the John Casablancas Modeling Centers. These modeling and training Centers became a source of talent throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, the Dominican Republic, and Italy. Close to 50 John Casablancas Centers are in operation.

In 1983, Casablancas created the Elite Model Look contest, (originally known as “The Look Of the Year) where 300,000 contestants from sixty countries worldwide participate each year.

Our Mission Statement

Modeling and acting can lead to exciting opportunities and result in life-changing experiences. John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers offer stimulating programs for individuals to learn the methods and means to present themselves, while providing the opportunity to be recognized for their unique beauty and talent. The John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers offer their beauty and fashion secrets to the general public, in addition to linking their students into one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive modeling and talent network.

John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers’ mission is to help both men and women discover the model and talent within themselves. The purpose of John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers is to instill the same unique qualities into their students that John Casablancas, Founder of Elite Model Agencies worldwide, identified as important to a model’s and talent success. This valuable information can be taught to everyone who wants the secret to building self-esteem and creating a positive self-image.

John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers provide the skills to succeed – from modeling, personal image development, professional acting, make-up, nutrition, hair, to exercise and fashion. This information is invaluable to anyone pursuing any career, modeling or otherwise.

The professionals at the John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers are committed to providing students with the tools they need to create an individual and unique style in a fun, exciting and professional environment. Students learn timeless fashion skills to create “the ultimate look” for themselves, regardless of the latest trends. Students develop a strong sense of self, a quality that is always admired, recognized and respected. We continually strive for the highest standards to maintain the reputation that we have earned in a most competitive industry.


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