Volume 27 | Paving a Path to the Future

Founded in 1980, Click Model Management has managed the fickle ups and downs of the fashion industry—one day your in, the next day your out. At the forefront of Click’s success is founder Francis Grill, along with her children Stephanie and Joey Grill who have dominated their space in the fashion world for more than 30 years. As pioneers, they have out-performed their contemporaries staying current with the times with new ideas, new acquisitions and superior service to all whom they serve.Forging a path towards the future, daughter, Stephanie Grill is leading the way, poised to uphold the success of the Click brand as a leader in the fashion industry. Originally drawn to the excitement of the modeling world, Stephanie worked her way into Click as a model scout, honing her skills and developing a sense for good talent. Over the years, she has proven herself as an invaluable asset with a good business acumen and thoughtful approach to modeling.RAINE: What made you want to decide to work in model management?GRILL: I grew up with fashion people all around me, and my mother, Frances Grill, founded Click in the early 80s after she had been a photographer’s rep for many years. Although I was still in college when my mother started Click, throughout those years I was inspired by the excitement of the modeling industry. It felt like a natural segue for me to jump into the business.RAINE: What is the most fun part of working with CLICK Models?GRILL: I am so lucky that I work with my friends and it is a real family at Click, even the models are family to me. Working with the same people I love every day for so many years has been a real gift. Of course, finding a new model is always exciting and fun!RAINE: What advice would you give to aspiring models?GRILL: To have confidence, to be comfortable with yourself and to be yourself. Be patient. Don’t try to look like other models. Trust and believe that you have something special to offer.Read the full interview in Volume 27 of Raine Magazine. Click HERE.