Morgans Hotel Group Announces Wilhelmina Models Offices at Mondrian in South Beach

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ:MHGC) (“MORGANS”) today announced Wilhelmina Models new offices at Mondrian in South Beach. Welcoming Wilhelmina Models as the newest and most fashionable member of the Mondrian family alongside Sunset Lounge and Asia de Cuba, the famed Modeling and talent agency is a highly anticipated complement to the lifestyle, glamour and culture of the property and to the Mondrian brand.

“We are pleased to welcome Wilhelmina to the Mondrian and to the Morgans' family. Having such a prestigious agency on our property will truly showcase South Beach’s only bay front resort destination”

Founded by supermodel Wilhelmina Cooper in 1967, Wilhelmina Models is a leader in the dynamic fashion and beauty industry and is one of the largest and most successful modeling agencies worldwide. Responsible for the careers of Gabriel Aubry, Mark Vanderloo and Theodora and Alexandra Richards to name a few, the agency represents more than 1,000 models in their New York, Miami and Los Angeles offices. As an innovator in the industry, Wilhelmina launched Wilhelmina Artist Management (WAM) to develop a specific division exclusively representing premier talent in the worlds of music, sports and entertainment. Today, that division boasts a roster including music superstars Fergie, Natasha Bedingfield, Estelle, and actress Zoe Saldana. Wilhelmina Miami was founded in 2000 and has been flourishing ever since. Representing men, women, and children and always seeking out new talent, the full service company continues to expand the brand with its move to Mondrian in Miami.

“We are pleased to welcome Wilhelmina to the Mondrian and to the Morgans' family. Having such a prestigious agency on our property will truly showcase South Beach’s only bay front resort destination,” says JP Oliver, Regional Vice President, Morgans Hotel Group.

Designed by Marcel Wanders, Mondrian in Miami features 335 hotel residences, signature agua spa, renowned eatery Asia de Cuba and the illustrious Sunset Lounge.

Wilhelmina Models at Mondrian South Beach is located at 1100 West Ave, Ste 326 Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information call 305.672.9344 or visit http://www.wilhelminamiami.com.

About Morgans Hotel Group

Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) operates and owns, or has an ownership interest in, Morgans, Royalton and Hudson in New York, Delano and Shore Club in South Beach, Mondrian in Los Angeles, Scottsdale and South Beach, Clift in San Francisco, and Sanderson and St Martins Lane in London. Morgans Hotel Group and an equity partner also own the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and related assets. Morgans Hotel Group has other property transactions in various stages of completion, including projects in Boston, Massachusetts; SoHo, New York; Las Vegas, Nevada; Palm Springs, California and Dubai, UAE. For more information please visit www.morganshotelgroup.com.