History & Founding
AVANT Models was founded in 2004 in Moscow, Russia, by Yulia Shavyrina. The agency emerged as the Russian fashion market was maturing and developing stronger ties with the international industry, establishing itself as a serious player in talent scouting and placement.
Business Model & Divisions
AVANT Models operates as a full-service modeling agency representing both women and men. Its core work covers talent scouting, training, and placement across fashion shows, advertising campaigns, and editorial projects.
Global Presence
Headquartered in Moscow, AVANT Models has built an international network with partner agencies and maintains a presence extending to major fashion centers including Milan, Paris, London, and New York, as well as a Barcelona office. The official website is avantmodels.ru.
Industry Impact
Since its founding in 2004, AVANT Models has grown into one of Russia's notable modeling agencies, connecting local talent with the global fashion industry through an established network of international partners.
