We create innovative campaigns and ads that amplify brand identity and drive meaningful results
About us
Founded in 1996, Noir Face has spent nearly three decades championing the art of exceptional talent. From our beginnings we set out to redefine modeling by pairing the world’s most captivating faces with the world’s most iconic brands—including Samsung, Fenty Beauty, and countless others. Our global roster of models spans high-fashion editorial stars, commercial powerhouses, and digital-native influencers.
At Noir Face, we believe great campaigns start with authentic representation. That’s why every talent is meticulously curated, coached, and guided through a bespoke development journey—ensuring they not only fulfill your creative vision but also resonate deeply with target audiences. Our full-service approach covers casting, creative direction, content production, and brand strategy, so each project delivers on both aesthetic excellence and measurable impact.
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Active top models
Expanding reach across international regions with localized expertise and worldwide impact.
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Generated in 2024
Driving growth with curated partnerships and high-performing, audience-driven initiatives.
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Trusted brand collaborations
Shaping industry conversations through innovation, creativity, and lasting influence.
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Active top models
Expanding reach across international regions with localized expertise and worldwide impact.
€
M
Generated in 2024
Driving growth with curated partnerships and high-performing, audience-driven initiatives.
+
Trusted brand collaborations
Shaping industry conversations through innovation, creativity, and lasting influence.
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Active top models
Expanding reach across international regions with localized expertise and worldwide impact.
€
M
Generated in 2024
Driving growth with curated partnerships and high-performing, audience-driven initiatives.
+
Trusted brand collaborations
Shaping industry conversations through innovation, creativity, and lasting influence.
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The team
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The team
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The team
Meet the team
CEO & Co-founder
Ben Graffin
Ben Graffin is the CEO and co-founder of Noir Face. Since launching the agency in 1996, he has led its global growth building enduring partnerships with brands like Samsung, Fenty, and ASOS, and guided countless models to international success. Ben oversees creative strategy, talent development, and commercial operations, blending a keen eye for discovery with a results-driven approach. A former talent scout turned executive, he’s respected for ethical leadership, thoughtful career management, and a knack for aligning premium faces with powerful brand narratives. Ben holds a degree in business and marketing and regularly speaks on talent strategy and industry innovation.
CEO & Co-founder
Ben Graffin
Ben Graffin is the CEO and co-founder of Noir Face. Since launching the agency in 1996, he has led its global growth building enduring partnerships with brands like Samsung, Fenty, and ASOS, and guided countless models to international success. Ben oversees creative strategy, talent development, and commercial operations, blending a keen eye for discovery with a results-driven approach. A former talent scout turned executive, he’s respected for ethical leadership, thoughtful career management, and a knack for aligning premium faces with powerful brand narratives. Ben holds a degree in business and marketing and regularly speaks on talent strategy and industry innovation.
CEO & Co-founder
Ben Graffin
Ben Graffin is the CEO and co-founder of Noir Face. Since launching the agency in 1996, he has led its global growth building enduring partnerships with brands like Samsung, Fenty, and ASOS, and guided countless models to international success. Ben oversees creative strategy, talent development, and commercial operations, blending a keen eye for discovery with a results-driven approach. A former talent scout turned executive, he’s respected for ethical leadership, thoughtful career management, and a knack for aligning premium faces with powerful brand narratives. Ben holds a degree in business and marketing and regularly speaks on talent strategy and industry innovation.
Associate Director
Claire Biancone
Sydney Giordano is the associate director of the Model Alliance. In her role, she oversees the Model Alliance’s support line, where she speaks with fashion workers daily about a range of work-related concerns, including unfair contracts, payment issues, and sexual abuse. Sydney also helped to develop and lead efforts to champion the Model Alliance’s signature bill, the Fashion Workers Act. Sydney received her MPH from Columbia University, where she completed her masters thesis on exploitation across the global garment supply chain, and her BA in Psychology and BS.Ed in Human and Social Development from the University of Miami.
Associate Director
Claire Biancone
Sydney Giordano is the associate director of the Model Alliance. In her role, she oversees the Model Alliance’s support line, where she speaks with fashion workers daily about a range of work-related concerns, including unfair contracts, payment issues, and sexual abuse. Sydney also helped to develop and lead efforts to champion the Model Alliance’s signature bill, the Fashion Workers Act. Sydney received her MPH from Columbia University, where she completed her masters thesis on exploitation across the global garment supply chain, and her BA in Psychology and BS.Ed in Human and Social Development from the University of Miami.
Associate Director
Claire Biancone
Sydney Giordano is the associate director of the Model Alliance. In her role, she oversees the Model Alliance’s support line, where she speaks with fashion workers daily about a range of work-related concerns, including unfair contracts, payment issues, and sexual abuse. Sydney also helped to develop and lead efforts to champion the Model Alliance’s signature bill, the Fashion Workers Act. Sydney received her MPH from Columbia University, where she completed her masters thesis on exploitation across the global garment supply chain, and her BA in Psychology and BS.Ed in Human and Social Development from the University of Miami.
Operation Manager
Helen Davis
Helen Davis is the operations manager at Noir Face, bringing seven years of hands-on experience running day-to-day agency logistics. She oversees talent onboarding, scheduling, contract administration, and compliance, ensuring shoots and campaigns run smoothly from briefing to delivery. Known for her systems-first mindset, Helen optimizes workflows, coordinates cross-team communication, and acts as the operational bridge between clients and talent. She studied Human Relations, grounding her operational practice in people-centered management and strong stakeholder engagement. Helen’s attention to detail and calm problem-solving keep the agency’s engine well-tuned and reliable.
Operation Manager
Helen Davis
Helen Davis is the operations manager at Noir Face, bringing seven years of hands-on experience running day-to-day agency logistics. She oversees talent onboarding, scheduling, contract administration, and compliance, ensuring shoots and campaigns run smoothly from briefing to delivery. Known for her systems-first mindset, Helen optimizes workflows, coordinates cross-team communication, and acts as the operational bridge between clients and talent. She studied Human Relations, grounding her operational practice in people-centered management and strong stakeholder engagement. Helen’s attention to detail and calm problem-solving keep the agency’s engine well-tuned and reliable.
Operation Manager
Helen Davis
Helen Davis is the operations manager at Noir Face, bringing seven years of hands-on experience running day-to-day agency logistics. She oversees talent onboarding, scheduling, contract administration, and compliance, ensuring shoots and campaigns run smoothly from briefing to delivery. Known for her systems-first mindset, Helen optimizes workflows, coordinates cross-team communication, and acts as the operational bridge between clients and talent. She studied Human Relations, grounding her operational practice in people-centered management and strong stakeholder engagement. Helen’s attention to detail and calm problem-solving keep the agency’s engine well-tuned and reliable.
Head of Partnership
Alex Frith
With over a decade building strategic alliances across fashion, retail, and technology, Alex Frith leads Noir Face’s partnership strategy. He has developed global collaborations across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, giving him deep expertise in multinational brand relations. Alex specialises in structuring mutually beneficial deals, launching co-branded campaigns, and scaling long-term relationships that deliver measurable growth. In recent years he has built partner operations from the ground up—streamlining processes, reducing friction, and improving execution. Alex is dedicated to securing the best commercial outcomes for clients while protecting creative integrity and brand values.
Head of Partnership
Alex Frith
With over a decade building strategic alliances across fashion, retail, and technology, Alex Frith leads Noir Face’s partnership strategy. He has developed global collaborations across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, giving him deep expertise in multinational brand relations. Alex specialises in structuring mutually beneficial deals, launching co-branded campaigns, and scaling long-term relationships that deliver measurable growth. In recent years he has built partner operations from the ground up—streamlining processes, reducing friction, and improving execution. Alex is dedicated to securing the best commercial outcomes for clients while protecting creative integrity and brand values.
Head of Partnership
Alex Frith
With over a decade building strategic alliances across fashion, retail, and technology, Alex Frith leads Noir Face’s partnership strategy. He has developed global collaborations across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, giving him deep expertise in multinational brand relations. Alex specialises in structuring mutually beneficial deals, launching co-branded campaigns, and scaling long-term relationships that deliver measurable growth. In recent years he has built partner operations from the ground up—streamlining processes, reducing friction, and improving execution. Alex is dedicated to securing the best commercial outcomes for clients while protecting creative integrity and brand values.
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Top Models
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Top Models
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Top Models
Meet some of our top models
Our team is committed to creating exceptional experiences through innovative solutions while fostering a diverse and collaborative environment.
Glenna Snyder
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Glenna Snyder
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Glenna Snyder
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Floyd Miles
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Floyd Miles
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Floyd Miles
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Chanelle Greene
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Chanelle Greene
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Chanelle Greene
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Albert Flores
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Albert Flores
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Albert Flores
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