Paula Cioltean is a Romanian fashion model represented by Metro Models, the prestigious model agency based in Zurich, Switzerland. With brown hair and striking blue eyes, she has established herself as one of the most consistently booked models on the international circuit, building a career that spans runway, editorial, and commercial modeling across Europe and beyond. Her sustained work with some of the most iconic houses in fashion has positioned her firmly among the leading models working in the industry today.
Paula Cioltean hails from Romania and has built her international modeling career under the management of Metro Models in Zurich — one of Europe's most respected model agencies. Her career trajectory reflects the kind of steady, disciplined ascent that model agencies look for in talent: from early editorial work to repeated appearances on the world's most coveted runways. Over the years, she has become a fixture on the Metro Models Main board, which represents the agency's top-tier talent, and has cultivated a reputation for professionalism and versatility across a wide range of modeling contexts.
Paula's runway career is defined above all by her long-standing relationship with Dolce & Gabbana. She has walked for the brand across numerous seasons and show formats — a testament to the deep trust the house has placed in her as a model. Her runway credits with the Italian label include Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda 2025 Show in Paris, Alta Moda 2024 Show in Sardegna, F/W 2023, S/S 2023, Alta Sartoria Fall 2022, F/W 2022, RTW S/S 2022 at Milan Fashion Week, SS21 at Milan Fashion Week, and the Dolce & Gabbana Women's Campaign SS21.
Beyond Dolce & Gabbana, Paula's runway presence extends to a broad roster of Italian and international names. She has appeared in shows for Elisabetta Franchi, Genny, Maryling, Anteprima, PatBO, Antonio Grimaldi Haute Couture, and Luisa Spagnoli across multiple seasons. This breadth of runway work speaks to the enduring demand for her presence on the catwalk.
Paula Cioltean's editorial portfolio is rich and wide-ranging, reflecting the trust that fashion directors and photographers have placed in her throughout her career. Her editorial credits include the Elle Romania April 2024 Cover photographed by Stefan Dani, Elle Romania May 2021, DECAY Magazine Issue #7 photographed by Vlad Andrei, Harper's Bazaar Vietnam March 2022, Harper's Bazaar Romania March 2020, Vanity Fair Italia in October 2020, April 2020, and February 2022, Cosmopolitan Romania December 2020 photographed by Vlad Andrei, Glamour Romania, Marie Claire UA February 2020, and Mia Le Journal April 2020.
Her Elle Romania April 2024 cover, part of a special "Made in RO" feature celebrating Romanian talent in the global fashion landscape, stands as one of her most prominent editorial achievements to date.
Paula's commercial work complements her runway and editorial career. She has appeared in campaigns for Kurt Geiger and Lunasol Skincare, demonstrating her range across both fashion and beauty categories. Her collaboration with Kurt Geiger placed her within a globally distributed consumer campaign, broadening her reach well beyond the editorial world.
Throughout her modeling career, Paula Cioltean has worked with a variety of notable photographers who have contributed to shaping her visual identity. She has collaborated extensively with Vlad Andrei, Stefan Dani, Ace Amir, Jenn Werner, and Lithuanian photographer Silvia Markevičiūtė. This diverse roster of creative collaborators reflects the broad creative appeal she holds within the editorial and fashion photography community.
What distinguishes Paula Cioltean's career is the consistency with which she has maintained an international modeling presence over many years. Her editorial presence stretches from Italy and Romania to Vietnam and Ukraine, confirming her standing as a model whose appeal is not limited by geography. As a Romanian model who has made a lasting mark on the European and international fashion scene, Paula Cioltean belongs to a distinguished tradition of Eastern European models who have shaped contemporary modeling. Her career continues to evolve, with new runway appearances and editorial work adding to an already impressive body of work in fashion.
