FORD MODELS RETURNS TO MIAMI

Ford Models has returned to Miami. The renowned model agency is bringing back its South Florida division as part of a joint venture with Caleb White and Rachel Zimmerman of Zombie Model Management.

“Rachel and I are very excited to partner up with Ford Models, and to bring back Ford Models Miami in the year of its 75th anniversary,” said White, director of Zombie Model Management. “We believe this merger brings a groundbreaking new twist to such an iconic brand.”

Having been away from the city since 2017, Ford Miami reopened its doors last month with former One Management president Craig Lawrence as head of the division, marking an expansion of Ford’s commercial boards across the U.S.

A veteran in the industry with over 30 years in the business, Lawrence had previously worked at Ford for nearly 10 years before joining One Management in 2010. His new position at Ford marks a return to his roots and he will be leading the agency’s expansion as well as help reclaim the commercial space Ford once occupied.

“It feels good to be back at Ford, which was my home for nearly ten years,” added Lawrence. “I am very excited for what lies ahead for the brand.”

Another significant hire includes Louie Chaban as director of U.S. Women, and the signings-on of industry icons Agyness Deyn, Kristen McMenamy, Kirsten Owen, Maggie Rizer, and Christina Kruse.

With the top talent acquisitions, the re-opening of Ford Miami, and the establishing of the digital and commercial board, Ford Models is also celebrating its 75th year anniversary by honoring the original vision of Eileen and Jerry Ford back when the agency was founded in 1946.

Founded in 1946 by its namesakes, Eileen and Jerry Ford, Ford Models pioneered a new kind of global industry based on beauty. Starting out of their New York City home, Eileen and Jerry established a company and brand that launched and defined the modeling industry; as the agency renowned for innovating model management, Ford is the most recognized and respected name in the history of modeling.

Ford’s main headquarters is located in New York City and has offices in Paris, São Paulo, Los Angeles, Miami, and Chicago.