Who is BELLA ?

Here at BELLA we offer you a combined number of 28 years in the plus modelling industry. We are dedicated and passionate about representing fashion models over a size 10 and up to a size 20. Our models work for Australia's top fashion magazines and clothing labels such as Maggie T, Myer Graces Bros, David Jones, BeMe,  SARA, Taking Shape, Yarra Trail, Black Apple, Bonds, Playtex, Cosmopolitan magazine, Marie Claire and Australian Woman's Weekly to name a few.

BELLA is a hands on agency and are involved in the management and guidance of all models as individuals. This personal management style has seen BELLA models achieving results previously thought unattainable and continued support ensures all BELLA models have a solid platform and every opportunity to help realise their individual career goals.

Agency Director Chelsea Bonner has been a booker and agent for some of the Australia's top agency's. Over the past 16years Chelsea has represented models, photographers and creative artists at the highest level. With BELLA Chelsea has a clear ambition to change the way the fashion industry perceives plus models. One of her ambitions is to see plus models used in all facets of mainstream media and these goals are slowly but surely being realised with the vision and support of our clients.

Agency director Chelsea Bonner

How do I become a BELLA model ?

The list below is used as a guideline, if you feel you have what it takes send 3 photographs: one full length, one headshot and one 3/4 length via email or post. Please note if you email photos they will not be accepted if the file size is to large. Should you need your photos returned , please include a stamped self addressed envelope. We will contact you for an interview if we feel there is a place for you on our model board.

ALL submissions are handled with total confidentiality....Good luck!

  • Between 5'8" and 6'0"
  • A size 12 to 18
  • Healthy clean, skin, hair and teeth
  • Age. 16 to 32 years
  • Proportionate as a general rule your waist should be around ten inches smaller than your hips, however there are exceptions to every rule!