Lori Harvey's new agency Thélios backs Venice, Sweeney and Corrin ahead of Miu Miu ads

HARVEY SIGNS: Lori Harvey has signed with IMG Models and WME, WWD has learned exclusively.

The modeling agency will work to build Harvey's portfolio in fashion writing and advertising, as well as beauty and lifestyle. At WME, the focus will be on his business across "television, digital content, acting, production and beyond," according to the company.

“It is a dream to work with IMG Models and WME,” Harvey told WWD in an exclusive statement. "I am so excited for what this next chapter has in store and look forward to expanding my business into fashion, television, film and entertainment."

The 25-year-old model and entrepreneur, founder of skincare brand Skn by LH, is a regular at high profile events and fashion shows. A trailblazer for her 4.6 million Instagram followers and counting, she recently attended the Met Gala with Michael Kors, was a panelist for the 2022 Essence Fest, and served on the Miss Universe 2021 committee.

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Harvey has appeared in publications such as W Magazine, Vogue and Harper's Bazaar and, along with Michael Kors, has developed relationships with fashion houses Burberry and Valentino. Originally from Atlanta, daughter of Marjorie Harvey and adopted daughter of comedian Steve Harvey, she resides in Los Angeles.

At IMG Models, Harvey joins a client list that includes Gigi and Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Precious Lee, Paloma Elsesser, Alton Mason, Eileen Gu, Diana Silvers and Richie Shazam. On the entertainment side, WME represents Selena Gomez, Gal Gadot, Dwayne Johnson, Chrissy Teigen, Shay Mitchell, Charlize Theron, Eva Longoria and Ryan Reynolds.

Harvey will continue to be represented by Tre Thomas and Townsend & Locket LLC. — RYMA CHIKHOUNE

EYES ON VENICE: Thélios has signed a three-year agreement with La Biennale di Venezia to be the official eyewear sponsor of the Venice International Film Festival, starting with the next edition, which will take place from August 31 to 10 September.< /p>

"The Venice International Film Festival is one of the most prestigious events in the world and we are proud to support La Biennale di Venezia, which is a powerful ambassador of Italian culture on a global level", said Alessandro Zanardo, general manager responsible for the eyewear manufacturer since February.

Alessandro Zanardo Ben Dauchez - image courtesy of LVMH

"Cinema and glasses have always been a perfect match, through aesthetics and a passion for detail, giving people a view of the world. In the history of cinema, glasses have helped create characters emblematic of cinema and to define their personalities: we could not imagine a better field of expression than this festival, so close to our roots in the Veneto region”, obse...