The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt Announces Miami Expansion

MIAMI, March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed fast growing fashion modeling agency, The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt, announces today the opening of their newest office in Miami, FL. Founded by Federico Pignatelli, The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt, a Division of famed PIER59 STUDIOS, is known for their representation of some of fashion's prime Models.

"The Miami opening is part of a period of terrific growth for the brand taking place over the past two years, since inception," stated Pignatelli. "Currently we have established offices in both New York City and Los Angeles, so the expansion to Miami was the next logical step as we expand the agency's footprint on a national level."

A fierce advocate for the fair treatment of models, Pignatelli is also known for his creation of The Model's Bill of Rights, a bill designed to outline the basic expectations that models should have surrounding safety, immigration, payment, fairness in charges of expenses and full disclosure of Models financials along with prompt payments. Pignatelli recently hosted a signing of this bill during New York Fashion Week at his Studios Complex in New York City, Pier59 Studios. 

"Miami is a fashion Capital, with incredibly beautiful and talented Models in need of outstanding representation. The strategic location opens the doors not only to the local market, but Latin America and other international markets as brands worldwide opt to shoot in Miami. It is a privilege to have Paolo Buonfante at the head of the Miami operation as he is a professional with deep US and International experience gained within several of the premier entities in the business, and a person of outstanding integrity, managerial skills and taste," Pignatelli concluded.

Paolo Buonfante, Director of the Miami operation commented, "As a third-generation fashion industry insider with over 32 years of personal experience in discovering, developing and booking upcoming top models, I'm proud to be part of  The Industry Model Group network  growing projects expressing my full devotion and experience to the opening  and expansion of the Miami Branch. Servicing client and models professionally are central to my overall work ethic and making this company more competitive and unique are my goals."

The INDUSTRY Model Management currently represents over 100 models. The offices are located at 7321 Belle Meade Island Drive, Miami, FL 33138. More information on The INDUSTRY Model Management's Miami offices can be found here: https://www.theindustrymodelmgmt.com/model/miami/management/

About The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt 
The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt is a high-end boutique women's agency, with headquarters located in the Iconic Pier59 Studios at Chelsea Piers in NYC in addition to our offices in LA and Miami. Our focus is on discovering new talent and managing each individual to cultivate a successful and safe long-term career. In maintaining a very select roster, The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt is able to offer a personalized level of service to each and every model we represent. The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt is also on the forefront of changing the way models are being paid. Payments are made regularly, from two weeks to no more than 60 days from invoice of completed work, regardless if clients have paid or not.

Owned by Federico Pignatelli, The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt is part of the Art & Fashion Group Company which includes the iconic Pier59 Studios which boasts the highest caliber of international fashion and advertising clients in the world. With the ability to call on strong and distinctive relationships within the fashion community, The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt has an exceptional edge over other model and talent agencies. With our in-house access to the Pier59 Studio Group's state of the art digital, production and studio teams we are able to develop talent and create content that looks to the future of video and social media branding. The INDUSTRY Model Mgmt is a place that never ceases to inspire both its agents and models alike.

About Pier59 Studios
Founded in 1995 by Federico Pignatelli and his Art and Fashion Group Corporation, Pier59 Studios is a 110,000 square-foot premier photography and multimedia studio located at Chelsea Piers in New York City. As the largest photography facility and multimedia single complex in the World, the space is equipped with state of the art technology and accommodates the needs of photographers, designers, advertising agencies and television and film production companies. Pier59 Studios features eleven column-free studio spaces, including a 6,500 square-foot sound stage constructed for live performances, special events, video and commercial projects. Nine Studios are naturally lit and contain retractable walls. For more information please visit www.pier59studios.com.

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