as one of modeling world's most important agent and manager, Nathalie Bernier, is someone who knows which models to choose and represent.

SUPERAGENT MEETS TOP MODEL! Nathalie Bernier with model Gabriel Mattar. Nathalie maintains a fotolog, the means by which she post photos of her models, new discoveries and some personal shots as well.

If other agents claim to have a glimpse of what's to come as the next big thing, Nathalie is already grooming the models fashion would be celebrating next season.

From top models Matthew Avedon, Damien Van Zyl, Greg Payne, Carlos Bokelmann to today's most sought-after models Shaun de Wet, Boyd Holbrook, Henry Hargreaves, Eduardo Braun, Jeremy Hassol, Paulo Ferreira, Przemek Schubert and Cullen Barber, it was Bernier who knows how to keep these boys remain competitive and in-demand.

Acting not only as their mentor and agent, Bernier also offered her friendship to her models- cultivating their trust and confidence, in return her models remain loyal to her and are fiercely protective of her well-being.

Nathalie: There are several factors that contribute to the success of a model. First, I think good scouting abilities are imperative, without the hottest new faces, an agency is nothing. Second, it is important to develop a model. It isn't enough to send models to go sees or casting. We must build an image that makes him attractive to clients. At Elite, we take a very personalized approach to the business and make sure that each model is presented in their best light. Finally, once a model becomes successful, we must make sure that we carefully fine tune his image and insure that he stays on top for as long as possible

Jed: In retrospect, what would you consider as some of the most important achievements of the agency? What makes you proud of ELITE?

Nathalie: I can't say that our model achievements are more important than others. What I can admit is that in the last two years since we opened, and just the fact that we are already up there at the top speaks for itself.