John Casablancas culture, turning models into celebrities that were featured in mass media as personalities rather than just faces. Elite proved to be a success, grossing nearly $100 million in annual model bookings during the years that Casablancas ran the day-to-day operations of the agency. Casablancas founded the John Casablancas Modeling and Acting Agency and School, and the Star System model and talent management agency. Casablancas divorced Jeanette Christiansen, his second wife. Casablancas is the father of Julian Casablancas, the lead vocalist of the American bands, The Strokes and The Voidz. He also had three younger children with his third wife Aline
Julian Mandrake in the Teri Timms fronted rock band "Onyxx" from Austin, Texas as well as the band "Litzbomb". In 2002 Julian temporarily joined Matt Noveskey's band A+ Machines and recorded demos with the band, but departed before playing any public shows. Julian played lead guitar in the band Canvas from 1999 until the band parted ways in 2006. That same year, Julian played guitar on Blue October's "Foiled" tour, covering Justin Furstenfeld's guitar parts while Justin was injured. His performances included Lollapalooza on August 4, 2006, as well as Jimmy Kimmel Live! on June 28, 2006. Julian can be seen performing