Model agencies in fee-fixing probe

The beautiful people have been accused by UK regulators of having an ugly side.

Fashion model agencies might have colluded to squeeze higher fees out of retailers and consumer brands, a British antitrust agency said.

Storm Model Management Ltd (which discovered Kate Moss), Models 1, Premier Model Management, Viva, and FM Models might have exchanged confidential information, the Competition and Markets Authority said. An industry group also sent emails urging them to reject some customer fees to get a better deal.