Largest rosters
NIK Model Management
Moscow · est. 2019NIK Model Management is a modeling agency based in Moscow, Russia, focusing on building long-term modeling careers in the fashion industry. Its official materials describe a selective scouting approach aimed at developing a pool of unique faces with international potential. The agency positions itself as one of the leading players in the local market over a relatively short period, but this claim is self-published and not independently verified.
Motion Models
Moscow · est. 2020Motion Models is a Moscow-based booking and development agency active in the fashion industry in Russia and internationally. It operates as MOTION model management, working both as a modelling agency, building the image and careers of models and organizing work with brands, and as a photo production company creating and realizing creative concepts for fashion shoots. The agency maintains a development and academy centre at Pyatnitskaya Street 71/5, building 2, in the Sytin business centre, where weekend courses for aspiring models aged roughly 12 to 25 are held in small groups over four weeks. It positions itself as one of the stronger modelling agencies in Moscow, running its own academy and scouting programme and inviting candidates who meet standard high-fashion height parameters to apply through casting. Motion Models serves both the local Moscow market and international clients, with separate booking contacts for Moscow, the Middle East and Europe, and international enquiries in Asia, indicating regular work across regional commercial and fashion markets.
OpenUP Model Management
Moscow · est. 2018OpenUP Model Management is a professional modeling agency based in Moscow, Russia. It operates as both a mother agency and a booking/receiving agency for models working on the Russian and international markets. The OPENUP MODEL MANAGEMENT trademark was registered in Russia in January 2024 to the company OOO "Open Ap Models".
Zhara Models
Moscow · est. 2010Zhara Models is a modeling agency based in Moscow, Russia, operating under the name ZHARA MODELS and presenting itself as a model agency of Moscow. The agency states that it works in the fashion and beauty industry with a professional team having more than 15 years of experience and participates in Russian and international fashion shows and photo shoots for well-known brands. It also runs a network of model schools for adults and children, described as implemented on the basis of a large international agency.
Star System Agency
Moscow · est. 2001Star System Agency is a modeling agency based in Moscow, Russia, and is associated in directories with the international Starsystem scouting network. Public listings describe it as a fashion and scouting agency working with professional models and new faces, but key operational details are not confirmed on the official site. Due to limited verified information from primary sources, only basic location and general agency type can be stated with confidence.
President Kids
Moscow · est. 2000President Kids is a children’s modeling and acting agency based in Moscow, Russia, operating under the site presidentkids.ru. It works with child and teenage models and actors, offering training and career support in areas such as runway, camera work and acting. The agency states that it has been active since 1998 under the previous name Dom Modey Kinder Bazaar.
20 agencies
POSH Model Management
Moscow · est. 2006 · 90+Premium Russian model management firm with strong focus on high fashion and luxury brand partnerships. Known for its rigorous scouting process across Russia and CIS.
Modus Vivendii
Moscow · est. 2004 · 80+One of the largest Russian model agencies with offices in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Known for discovering international-level talent and placing models at top fashion weeks in Milan, Paris and New York.
Look Models
Moscow · est. 2009 · 70+Look Models is a Russian modeling agency based in Moscow, operating under the website lookmodels.ru. It is described by external directories as a fashion agency founded in 2004 and working with models for magazine editorials, advertising campaigns, and fashion shows. The agency is referenced in fashion and media credits as providing models and casting for commercial and editorial projects.
IQ Models
Moscow · est. 2005 · 60+IQ Models is a Russian modeling agency. Its official site states that it was founded in 2004 by Pavel Zotov and Dmitry Chernikov. The agency is based in Moscow and its materials reference Saint Petersburg as another city associated with the agency.
Supreme Management
New York · est. 1999 · 60+Supreme Management is a boutique modeling agency with offices in New York, Paris and Milan, focusing on high-end talent representation. The New York division was founded in 2000 and is known for redefining beauty and individuality through selective management of fashion models. The Milan office, formerly known as Women Direct, and the Paris office provide management and development services for models across major fashion markets.
Grace Models
Moscow · est. 2011 · 55+Grace Models is a modeling agency with an official website at gracemodels.ru and a separate site at grace-models.com. Its publicly accessible site lists operations in Russia and booking/contact information for Moscow-based offices or staff. Publicly verifiable information on its founding date, headquarters, and model roster is limited in the gathered sources.
AVANT Models
Moscow · est. 1998 · 50+Avant Models (also referred to as Avant Model Agency) is a fashion modeling agency based in Moscow, Russia. Reputable directories describe it as one of the leading agencies in Russia, focused on building long‑term high fashion careers for models working internationally.
Why Not Model Agency Moscow
Moscow · est. 2003 · 50+Represents diverse models for runway and print, with emphasis on CIS markets and European expansion. Known for scouting in remote areas.
Select Moscow
Moscow · est. 2008 · 45+Part of the global Select network, it scouts and places models in Milan, Paris, and New York. Strong in high-fashion placements.
Lumpen Agency
Moscow · est. 2010 · 40+Lumpen is a modeling agency founded in Moscow in 2014 by Avdotja Alexandrova. It is known for street-cast and unconventional talent and for working with fashion brands and castings in high-fashion contexts.
Number Management
Moscow · est. 2015 · 35+Number Model Management (also referred to as Number Management) is a modeling agency based in Moscow, Russia, operating as a mother agency and fashion model management company. Public listings describe it as a Moscow-based agency established in the mid‑2010s, representing professional models and new faces for fashion work. It works with international fashion clients and has been cited in industry media for its role developing emerging Russian talent.
Two Models Management
Moscow · est. 2014 · 35+Boutique agency with a curated roster of unique faces for high-end editorial and avant-garde fashion. Places Russian models with top European magazines.
TANN Model Management
Saint Petersburg · est. 2012 · 30+TANN Model Management is a Russian model agency based in Saint Petersburg, working with both local and international clients. It functions as a mother agency, focusing on scouting, development and placement of models with overseas agencies. The agency has been active since at least the late 2000s and is noted for international placements, including appearances in Models.com Newfaces features.
PMA Moscow
Moscow · est. 2018 · 25+PMA Moscow appears in at least one external agency directory as a modeling agency based in Moscow, Russia, reportedly established in 2018 and working with a roster of more than 25 models. Beyond this listing, there are currently no corroborating records in major industry databases or reputable press that independently confirm its history or specialization. Due to the limited verifiable sources, further details about the agency’s activities and positioning cannot be reliably stated.
How to choose an agency
No fees to sign
A real agency is paid a commission on the work it books. Registration fees, compulsory paid courses and a mandatory in-house photographer are the standard warning signs.
Look at the board, not the promise
Open the agency's own site and see who it actually represents and which clients those models shoot for. A board full of recent work is worth more than any pitch.
Match the market
High fashion, commercial, curve and talent boards want different things. A mother agency in your city that places you abroad often beats a distant big name.
How to submit
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Shoot digitals
Front, side and back plus a close-up. No makeup, no retouching, hair down, plain wall, natural light.
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Write down your stats
Height, bust or chest, waist, hips, shoe size, hair and eye colour, your city and your age.
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Use the agency's own form
Every profile here links the official site and social accounts. Submit through the agency's new-faces form or attend an open call — and never pay to apply.
Last updated: September 15, 2026