Wilhelmina International, Inc. WHLM

Company Overview

Wilhelmina International, Inc. is a publicly traded talent management company that operates primarily in the fashion, entertainment, and influencer marketing industries. The company is best known for representing fashion models, artists, and digital creators, connecting talent with brands, advertising agencies, fashion houses, and media companies. Its core business revolves around talent representation, brand partnerships, and content-driven marketing services.

Founded in 1967 by Wilhelmina Cooper, a former top fashion model, the company evolved from a traditional modeling agency into a diversified talent and brand marketing platform. Over time, Wilhelmina expanded beyond runway and editorial modeling to include commercial talent, celebrity representation, and influencer-driven digital campaigns, positioning itself as one of the largest and most established modeling agencies globally.