Modeling agencies in Paris: 49 verified agencies (2026)
There are 49 verified modeling agencies in Paris, 49 of them holding a state licence or a professional-association membership. Below: every agency with its boards, founding year and application route, a comparison table, and what international models need to know before applying.
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The agencies
Elite Paris
Elite Paris is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 1972. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedKarin
Karin is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 1977. It represents talent and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedViva
Viva is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 1983. It represents women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedMetropolitan
Metropolitan is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 1986. It represents men, talent and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedNouvelle Ère
Nouvelle Ère is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 1999. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedIMG
IMG is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2003. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedNew Madison
New Madison is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2004. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedCrystal
Crystal is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2005. It represents women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedHappy
Happy is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2005. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedMasters Models
Masters Models is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It represents senior. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedNEXT Paris
NEXT Paris is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2008. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedCity
City is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2010. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedMarilyn Agency
Marilyn Agency is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2010. It represents men, talent and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedSelect
Select is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2011. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedApparence Agency
Apparence Agency is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2012. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedFord Models
Ford Models is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2013. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedBout'chou
Bout'chou is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2015. It represents kids. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedKijo
Kijo is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2016. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedSport Models
Sport Models is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. It represents sport. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedBananas
Bananas is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2018. It represents men. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedCute
Cute is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2019. It represents kids. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedWhat Else
What Else is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2020. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedThe Face Paris
The Face Paris is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2021. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedMarilou
Marilou is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2022. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedTeen
Teen is a modeling agency based in Paris, France, founded in 2025. It represents kids. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedAgence Profil
Agence Profil is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents men and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedContrebande
Contrebande is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents men, talent and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedCover
Cover is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents talent and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedDynamite
Dynamite is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents men, talent and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedFrimousse
Frimousse is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents kids. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedGamins
Gamins is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedGarçons by Gervais
Garçons by Gervais is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedMy Agency
My Agency is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedOui Management
Oui Management is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedPeople of Publicity
People of Publicity is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedRock Men
Rock Men is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents men. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedScope Management
Scope Management is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedSilent Models
Silent Models is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedSilver
Silver is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents senior. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedSmith & Smith
Smith & Smith is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents senior and women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of SYNAM.
LicensedSuccess Kids
Success Kids is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents kids. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedSuccess Men
Success Men is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents men. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedSupreme Management
Supreme Management is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It represents women. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedThe Claw Models
The Claw Models is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedUp Models
Up Models is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedWanted Models
Wanted Models is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedWomen 360
Women 360 is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
LicensedWomen Management
Women Management is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. It holds the state licence required to place models in its country and is a member of FFAM.
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Compare at a glance
| Agency | Boards | Founded | Membership | International | Apply online | Mother agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Paris | 1972 | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Karin | Talent, Women | 1977 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Viva | Women | 1983 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Metropolitan | Men, Talent, Women | 1986 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Premium Models | Men, Women | 1995 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Nouvelle Ère | Men, Women | 1999 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| IMG | 2003 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| New Madison | Men, Women | 2004 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Crystal | Women | 2005 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Happy | Men, Women | 2005 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Masters Models | Senior | 2007 | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| NEXT Paris | 2008 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| City | Men, Women | 2010 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Marilyn Agency | Men, Talent, Women | 2010 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Select | 2011 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Apparence Agency | 2012 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Ford Models | 2013 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Bout'chou | Kids | 2015 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Kijo | Men, Women | 2016 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Sport Models | Sport | 2017 | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Bananas | Men | 2018 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Cute | Kids | 2019 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| What Else | Men, Women | 2020 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| The Face Paris | Men, Women | 2021 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Marilou | 2022 | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Teen | Kids | 2025 | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Agence Profil | Men, Women | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Contrebande | Men, Talent, Women | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Cover | Talent, Women | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Dynamite | Men, Talent, Women | – | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Frimousse | Kids | – | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Gamins | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Garçons by Gervais | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| My Agency | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Oui Management | Women | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| People of Publicity | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Rock Men | Men | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Scope Management | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Silent Models | Women | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Silver | Senior | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Smith & Smith | Senior, Women | – | SYNAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Success Kids | Kids | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Success Men | Men | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Supreme Management | Women | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| The Claw Models | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Up Models | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Wanted Models | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Women 360 | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published | |
| Women Management | – | FFAM | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Paris for international models
- Non-EU models need a work permit; the French agency applies for it once a placement is agreed – you cannot work on a tourist visa.
- Fashion weeks: late February–early March and late September–early October; agencies book castings weeks ahead.
- Commission is regulated: the agency takes its fee from the client side as well as a share from the model, both stated in the contract.
- Most Paris agencies accept applications online with digitals and measurements; many prefer an introduction from a mother agency.
How to spot a real model agency
- A real agency never charges for applying, “registration” or a place in its book. It earns a commission when the model gets paid work.
- It does not push you into an expensive shoot with “its” photographer. Simple, unretouched digitals (polaroids) are all a first test needs.
- You can take the contract home; it states the commission and the term clearly.
- It represents real models who work for known clients, which you can check in their portfolios and on social media.
- Minors are only ever spoken to with their parents present.
How to apply to any of these agencies
- Take 4–6 simple photos in daylight: face front, profile, half and full length. No make-up, fitted dark clothes.
- Measure your height, bust, waist and hips, and note your shoe size.
- Use the agency's own form where it has one; otherwise e-mail your digitals and measurements. Never pay to apply.
How this list is made
Each agency is checked against public company registers, state licence requirements and professional-association member lists, then against its own website. Only agencies confirmed as operating are published. No agency pays to be listed and there are no rankings or reviews. Last verified: 2026-10-01.
Frequently asked
01How many modeling agencies are there in Paris?
This catalogue lists 49 verified agencies in Paris, including Elite Paris, Karin, Viva and Metropolitan. Only agencies with a current licence or professional-association membership, or confirmed by at least two independent sources, are included.
02Do I have to pay a modeling agency in Paris?
No. A legitimate agency earns a commission on your bookings and never charges to apply, to register or for a place in its book. Being asked to pay upfront is a warning sign.
03Can I apply to agencies in Paris from abroad?
Yes – most agencies accept digitals and measurements online, and the table above shows which ones say so explicitly. Many prefer to be approached through a mother agency, which also handles work permits and placement.
04What is the best modeling agency in Paris?
It depends on your board and goals: fashion agencies look for specific measurements and place models with international clients, commercial agencies work with a wider range of ages and looks. Compare boards and application routes in the table rather than rankings.