In short
- The catalogue lists three agencies in Bologna: Allure Models Agency, Imago Models and Stun Models.
- All have women's and men's boards; two have curve, one has talent and one has new faces.
- The fashion weeks are held in Milan, and the nearest other market is Florence.
Modeling work in Bologna
Bologna is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, and our catalogue lists three agencies here. Allure Models Agency describes itself as a casting, model management and communication agency that started in fashion and works across different sectors; it has women's, men's, curve and talent boards. Imago Models represents women and men and has curve and new faces boards. Stun Models was founded in 2023 by Luigi Balduini; it represents women and men and names career development as its goal.
Agencies by board are listed on the women, men, curve, new faces and talent pages.
The nearest markets
- Florence – four catalogue agencies and the Pitti Uomo menswear fair.
- Verona – Model So Nice, working since 2007.
- Venice – Iso Model Management.
- Milan – 47 catalogue agencies and four fashion weeks a year.
How to get started
- Take simple digitals in daylight and write down accurate measurements.
- For advertising and shoots in the region, a Bologna agency fits. For fashion week work, pick a few agencies in Milan and only travel once you have been invited to meet.
- Apply through each agency's official channels. A genuine agency does not charge for applying or for a casting; being asked to pay for registration or a shoot is a sign of a modeling scam.
- Contracts, tax and the rules for minors are covered in the guide Modeling agencies in Italy.