Elite was opened in NY in 1977 by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler. Immediately, Elite made a name for itself by challenging the status quo and developing the power of a model’s image. This lead to the creation and definition of The Supermodel. Elite has represented and currently represents many of the most recognized and iconic faces of the past 35 years such as Linda Evangelista, Karen Elson, Andie MacDowell, Agyness Deyn, Veruschka, Gisele Bundchen, Caroline Trentini, Uma Thurman, Iman, Isabella Rossellini, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyra Banks, Janice Dickenson, Naomi Campbell, Jamie Bochert, Carol Alt, Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum, Paulina Porizkova, Cameron Diaz, Stephanie Seymour, Amber Valletta, Nadja Auermann, Cameron Russell, and Alyssa Miller.