Who can resist the charm and appeal of models? It is undeniable that modeling has become a thrilling and lucrative profession for youngsters. Today, the fashion industry promotes tremendous diversity, given the spurt of rise to modeling opportunities worldwide. Modeling is primarily categorized as ramp, television, and print modeling. Nowadays, models have become the face of the fashion industry, endorsing different luxurious brands.
But why do models drive the fashion industry? Imagine seeing the gigantic billboard of an attractive model posing for a brand shoot. Instinctively you get inclined to the brand and might end up purchasing from it. Surprised right? This is why fashion agencies hire seductive and gorgeous people to endorse brands. Models play a considerable role in the revenue generation of famous luxury labels.
Evidently, female models dominate the fashion and modeling industry. Because of their beauty and attractiveness, brands prefer female models. But in this feminine realm, few male models have marked their place with their photogenic and confident personalities. What else must a man acquire to get that famous X-factor to become a great model? Let’s comprehend Marco Castelli, the only Italian Chanel model. 
Castelli began his modeling career at 20 when he got scooped out by a modeling recruitment agency and later picked for large international companies along with notable fashion shows and editorials. Castelli’s career took off when he was selected as the face of Chanel as a testimonial of the Bleu de Chanel fragrance in 2018.
Becoming Chanel’s model put Castelli on the global canvas of modeling. He began to pose for international brands and ramp walks. Castelli has worked in Stockholm, New York, Beijing, Shanghai, China, Japan, and Tokyo. Because of his serving looks and bold persona, Castelli was hired by several international brands, including Gianfranco Ferrè, Zegna, Neil Barrett, and C.P. Company. Later he became the first Italian model signed by New York-based OVVO Optics.
Castelli became the apple of the eye of several multinational brands. He has also collaborated with John Varvatos in Log Angeles, posed for Flaunt Magazine, and endorsed the collections of Giuseppe Zanotti and the Rossetti brothers in Miami.
This 6’1ft tall man is an elegant ramp model besides being an exceptional photographic model. Castelli has ramp walked in New York Fashion Week for OVVO Optics. He has been featured in advertising ramp shows for Philipp Plein and Corneliani and posed for the cover of American Salon, Cosmopolitan, Uomo Collezioni, L’officiel, and many others.
Over the years, Castelli has worked with numerous fashion brands and has done several unique photoshoots. He appeared in an editorial in the December edition of JON Magazine, which was called, Where The Boys Are, in 2013. In the same year, Castelli did an ad campaign for Bigotti and Fratelli Rossetti. Next year, he posed for an editorial in the May edition of L’uomo Vogue, titled, A Glamorous Feast for the Eyes. In 2015, Castelli modeled for an editorial in the February edition of Da Man Style called Parma Adore, the April edition of Lab-A4 Magazine, the June edition of D’Scene Magazine, and September and the October edition of G.Q. Style Russia.
There is no doubt that Castelli has that particular Italian charm that no one can resist. And that’s probably why he has been signing modeling contracts one after the other since the beginning of his career. In 2016, Castelli modeled for an editorial in the March edition of Deux Hommes called Boiling Point. In the spring ad campaign for Ovvo Optics, he appeared on the June cover of FSHN Magazine’s The Menswear edition.
Undoubtedly, Castelli has a great fashion sense. His personal style statement comprises of blazer, jacket, a V-neck tee, and a pair of slim-fitted pants. So, reflecting his style by combining modeling and high Italian tailoring, Castelli founded his clothing brand for men, entitled Marco Castelli. In April 2019, he launched his collection in Al Hazm Mall, Qatar, and held a Virginia Commonwealth University conference to promote his brand.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Castelli presented a Rinascita collection of face masks in 2020. He presented his merchandise in Men’s Fashion Week collection in 2022 at Museum Bagatti Valsecchi, located at the center of Milan’s fashion quarter. Moreover, Castelli launched his footwear brand in February 2022. He participated in Pitti Immagine in June 2022 and February 2023 in Florence.
Listed among the Top Models of 2015 ranking by Models.com, Marco Castelli is the future of the fashion and modeling industry. With the aim to get featured in Gucci and Tom Ford ad campaigns and become a renowned top model, Castelli has sharp features, a unique style, and boyish charm. He is currently signed with Elite Stockholm, GH Management Mexico City, Sun Esee Model Management Hong Kong, Elite Copenhagen, Sight Management Studio Barcelona, Next London, The Face Paris, and Red Model Management New York.