Louie Chaban, Model Agent to Adriana Lima, Erin O’Connor, Karen Elson, Dies at 69

LONDON — Louie Chaban, a veteran model agent, has died at age of 69.

His death was confirmed on Instagram by the British model and founder of the Bath Fashion Festival, Jade Parfitt.

Chaban was responsible for the breakthrough careers of Adriana Lima , Erin O’Connor, Karen Elson, Maggie Rizer, Missy Rayder, Agyness Deyn and Parfitt.

He held several different positions at modeling agencies, namely, Ford, The Lions, Elite, DNA, and Women. He represented Doutzen Kroes, Raquel Zimmermann, Cameron Russell and Jamie Bochert.

In September 2020, he returned to Ford Models, where he was named director of U.S. Women’s business, directing the New York Women’s Division and overseeing the women’s business across the U.S., reporting to Decio Restelli Ribeiro, president of the group with offic