WME/IMG announced today the acquisition of artist management and consulting agency, The Wall Group. Their roster includes stylists such as Zanna Roberts Rassi, Ilaria Urbinati, Kate Young, Jeanann Williams, and hair and makeup artists such as Christian Wood, Teddy Charles, Ana Marie, and Beau Nelson. The agency was founded by Brooke Wall in 2000. She and directors Ali Bird and Kate Stirling will continue in their roles, according to IMG. The company will continue to operate as a separate entity from its offices in New York and Los Angeles. “The Wall Group is responsible for some of the most widely-recognized fashion moments of our time,” said Mark Shapiro, chief content officer, IMG in a statement. “Brooke and her team have spent nearly two decades developing a unique omnipresence in the fashion and entertainment industries. Their expertise and access make The Wall Group an excellent addition to our growing global fashion portfolio, and we’re excited for all the creative and partnership opportunities ahead.” Wall and IMG Models super agent Ivan Bart are longtime pals. “We’re very good friends. I would be lying if I said we didn’t talk about work a lot, but we also talk about life,” Wall told The Daily last year. “Anyone who is working hard and is successful gravitates toward people who are sharing the same life experiences and have the same qualities. You compare notes all the time. It’s fun.”
