Market GuidesÂ
Australia
Australia has become a strong destination for both new faces and working models looking to build versatile portfolios. Known for its blend of commercial, lifestyle, and fashion work, Australia offers consistent opportunities with reputable agencies and a client base that values natural beauty and professionalism.
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China
China is one of Asia’s most active modeling markets, offering high-volume work and exposure to major clients in cities like Shanghai and Beijing. This guide covers contracts, commissions, visas, housing, and cultural insights so you can arrive prepared and confident.
France
France, with Paris at its center, is one of the most iconic modeling markets in the world. Known for luxury fashion, editorial, and runway, it’s a career-defining destination. This guide covers agency expectations, commissions, visas, housing, and daily life to help you succeed in this competitive market.
Germany
Germany, with Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich as key hubs, is a strong European market offering everything from high-fashion editorial to commercial and catalog work. It’s a versatile destination for models seeking steady bookings and internationally recognized clients.
Greece
Athens is a key development market where models gain experience quickly while building versatile portfolios. Known for its mix of editorial, e-commerce, and commercial work, Greece offers steady opportunities in a supportive environment. This guide covers agencies, commissions, housing, visas, and daily life to help you get the most out of your stay.
Italy
Italy is one of Europe’s most iconic modeling destinations, with Milan at the heart of global fashion. Known for high-end editorial, luxury campaigns, and runway, it’s a competitive but career-defining market. This guide covers agency expectations, commissions, visas, housing, and daily life so you can arrive prepared and confident.
Japan
Japan is one of the most prestigious modeling markets in Asia, known for its high standards and professional culture. With strong opportunities in commercial, fashion, and lifestyle work, Japan offers consistent bookings and the chance to work with world-recognized clients.
Korea
Korea has become one of Asia’s busiest modeling hubs, blending fashion, beauty, and commercial opportunities. With strong client demand and a fast-paced work environment, it’s an exciting market for both new faces and experienced models.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a leading U.S. market known for its mix of commercial, lifestyle, fitness, and e-commerce opportunities. With strong brand presence and year-round work, LA offers steady bookings for models with versatile looks and professional reliability.
Malaysia
Malaysia is an emerging market in Southeast Asia that offers steady commercial and advertising work, particularly in Kuala Lumpur. Known for its mix of lifestyle, fashion, and print campaigns, it’s a supportive market for both new faces and working models. This guide covers agencies, commissions, visas, housing, and daily life so you can arrive prepared and confident.
Mexico
Mexico City is a strong development market for new faces, offering consistent opportunities to build portfolios through editorial, e-commerce, and commercial work. This guide covers agencies, commissions, visas, housing, and cultural insights so you can navigate CDMX with confidence.
Miami
Miami is the swimwear and resort capital of the United States, with a strong focus on e-commerce, commercial, and lifestyle campaigns. Known for its seasonal demand and international mix of clients, Miami is a key market for models with a polished, approachable look.
The MidwestÂ
The Midwest Market Guide highlights one of the most dependable and commercially driven regions in the United States. Centered around Chicago—with strong activity in Minneapolis, Columbus, and other regional cities—this guide covers a market defined by professionalism, reliability, and long-term opportunity for models across all categories.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a steady and reliable European market known for its creative direction, commercial campaigns, and e-commerce work. With Amsterdam as its central hub, it offers strong opportunities for new faces and experienced models alike in both local and pan-European markets.
New York
New York is the fashion capital of the United States and one of the most competitive modeling markets in the world. Known for editorial, runway, and luxury campaigns, it offers unmatched prestige but demands professionalism, stamina, and resilience.
Philippines
The Philippines is a growing market for commercial and lifestyle work, with steady opportunities in advertising, e-commerce, and television. Known for its welcoming culture, it’s an excellent place for models to gain experience and diversify their portfolios.
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is known for its clean aesthetic, professionalism, and strong commercial and fashion markets. With Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo leading the region, it offers consistent opportunities across fashion, lifestyle, and advertising for both new and established models.
Singapore
Singapore is one of Asia’s most established modeling hubs, known for its polished commercial, fashion, and editorial markets. With high-profile clients and strong agency structures, it’s an excellent city for both new faces and experienced models looking to elevate their portfolios.
South Africa
Cape Town is a popular development market, offering consistent commercial, lifestyle, and e-commerce work with international clients. This guide covers agencies, commissions, housing, visas, and cultural insights so you can arrive prepared and take full advantage of what South Africa offers.
Spain
Spain, with Barcelona and Madrid as its main hubs, blends fashion, editorial, and strong commercial work. It’s a market known for lifestyle campaigns and European clients. This guide covers agency expectations, commissions, visas, housing, and cultural insights so you can make the most of your placement in Spain.
Taiwan
Centered in Taipei, Taiwan offers steady commercial and fashion opportunities with a strong client base. Known for its professional agencies and approachable market, it’s a great option for models looking for consistency and portfolio growth.
Thailand
Thailand, with Bangkok at its center, is a lively and growing market known for its mix of commercial, lifestyle, and fashion opportunities. It’s especially attractive for new faces developing portfolios while working with established agencies and diverse clients.
Turkey
Istanbul can be a steady market for models, offering a mix of commercial, e-commerce, and catalog work with international and local clients. This guide covers agency expectations, commissions, visas, housing, and cultural insights so you can arrive prepared and confident.
United Kingdom (U.K.)
The U.K., with London as its center, is one of the world’s most competitive modeling markets, known for high fashion, editorial, and commercial work. This guide covers agency expectations, commissions, visas, housing, and cultural insights so you can arrive prepared and ready to succeed.
