In the sometimes fickle and murky world of fashion modelling, the most successful models are taking control of their careers by bypassing the gatekeepers and creating direct relationships with customers, building and engaging their own fanbase.

“If you want real longevity in this business, you need to be building your community. It’s community that creates staying power,” says Chris Gay (@cgnewyork), co-chief executive officer of Elite World Group and president of The Society Management, which is marking its 10th anniversary this year.

This week on The BoF Podcast, Gay sits down with BoF founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed to discuss the shifting power dynamics in the modelling industry and why developing a point-of-view, something that a model becomes known for, is the key to long-term success.

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