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Secrets of the Supermodel Trade

Operating quietly under the radar, a network of ‘mother agencies’ across Africa and Asia are busy scouting for the next supermodel, making a fortune in commission while boosting diversity in the fashion capitals.
Shanelle Nyasiase in the Autumn/Winter 2018 Alexander McQueen campaign.
Shanelle Nyasiase in the Autumn/Winter 2018 Alexander McQueen campaign. (Courtesy)

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