Elite Model Look: 30 years of modeling contests Across 30 years, Elite has built itself into one of the world's most foremost modeling agencies, and continues to hold draw young women around the world seeking to be the runway and fashion stars of the future. Each year between 200,000 and 300,000 women aged 14 to 22 participate in the Elite Model Look contest. Images and soundbites from a first stage of competition in Paris.