According to an article published in Persiennës on 22 September 2015, the first modeling agency in Iran was founded by Sharif Razavi 7 years ago. The agency is known as Behpooshi, a short interview with the founder can be found on their website.
The first modeling agency in Iran was founded in the 1960s, known as "Sharokh Modeling Agency." However, the fashion industry in Iran has faced many restrictions and regulations over the years.