Tyra Banks is returning to IMG Models for representation.
Earlier in her career she was represented by IMG, but took a break from modeling and recently didn’t have representation.
Banks is coming back with a bang and is featured on the cover of Essence’s 50th anniversary issue, that came out Tuesday. She also returned to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show catwalk last fall, opening the finale segment of the brand’s revived 2024 fashion show.
According to IMG, the agency will build upon Banks’ renowned portfolio of work with a focus on securing editorials alongside global fashion, beauty, and lifestyle opportunities.
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“ReturnIng to my IMG family feels like coming home – but this isn’t just a comeback, it’s a new beginning,” said Banks. “I’m an ice cream entrepreneur now, but everywhere I go – across countries, across continents – people have been asking me to return to modeling – on the streets, on social media, in my DMS, and in interview after interview. And now I’m ready. I’m stepping back in with fresh eyes, electrifying energy, and a drive to make game-changing moves. And yes, I’m ready to slay the runway again. The best is yet to come,” she said.
The 51-year old is a trailblazing model, TV personality, producer, writer, and actress. Born in Inglewood, Calif., Banks began modeling at the age of 15 and was the first Black American to be featured on the covers of GQ and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, where she appeared three times. Banks was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. In 2003, Banks created the long-running reality television series “America’s Next Top Model,” which she executive produced and presented for the first 22 seasons, until the series’ cancellation in October 2015. She completed a non-degree certificate program at Harvard Business School in the owner/management extension program, and has taught branding at Stanford Business School.
She is also the founder of a global ice cream brand, SMiZE & Dream.
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