It was established in London in 1977, by founders Tandy Anderson and sisters Clare and Chrissie Castagnetti.
They adopted that method of recruitment to quickly establish a client list and reputation.
[5] For two seasons (in 2005 and 2006), Anderson served as a judge on Make Me a Supermodel[6] after which the winning competitors received a modelling contract with Select.
[9][10][11] Select has offices in 8 countries across the world; London, Milano, Paris, Stockholm, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami.
In September 2023, TGI Holdings led by Alfred Tagliaferro became a co-owner of the business[12]