Young, handsome and successful — this is the simplest way to describe Luka Skočilić, a world-class model who grew up in Fažana, Croatia. Today he is chosen by major fashion houses, appears on magazine covers, walks prestigious runways and shoots campaigns for global brands.
He entered the world of modeling driven by a desire to travel, explore cultures, meet people and see the world — because, as he says, all of that has value.
Milan — the first big step
Luka’s interest in modeling emerged during his university studies in Rijeka. Due to academic commitments, however, he eventually moved to Zagreb for the final two years of his postgraduate studies — partly for a change of environment, and partly to take the first serious steps in fashion.
“They connected me with my first agent, Belizar Valić, and soon we began shooting my first campaigns and commercials in Croatia. Some of them were for Varteks, a collaboration with Boris Banović, the Cedevita commercial, and more,” Luka recalls.
His true breakthrough happened in Milan, the heart of global fashion.
“It was incredibly hard — due to inexperience and the huge competition from models around the world. That’s when I realized I was only at the beginning and that I had a lot to learn, to be persistent and patient. People think it’s all glamorous, but there is a lot of sacrifice behind it. You have to work on your body, your communication, your presentation in front of clients… so many things nobody ever thinks about.”
His motto is simple:
“If you believe in a goal and give your best, you attract the opportunities you need.”
With that mindset, he booked his first show at Milan Fashion Week — a moment that made everything easier from then on.
Major fashion achievements
He has walked for numerous prestigious fashion brands, but one stands out:
Dolce & Gabbana.
“That may be my biggest success because they are extremely selective with their models. Walking for them is an incredible feeling — knowing you are part of such a major brand.”
Another highlight was participating in the campaign shoot for Giorgio Armani – Aqua di Gio in Greece, where he met top models Jason Morgan and Barbara Palvin, the faces of the fragrance.
He has also worked with Dsquared2, Moschino and many others.
Travel that shapes a life
“I’ve been to Italy, England, Germany, Greece, Malaysia, Japan, South Africa, China, Bali… One of my next goals is America. Traveling is an incredible experience — you meet new people, cultures, friends. It’s a treasure that stays with you forever.”
Today Luka collaborates with leading world agencies, while during summer he focuses on his own business in nautical tourism, offering private speedboat tours under the brand Remember Istria.
As for love —
he hasn’t met his soulmate yet, but he is fully ready for the right one.
Katja Restović on Luka Skočilić
“Luka is one of our most attractive male models at Istria Casting in the fashion department. He is extremely responsible and easy-going — which is essential for a model. I coached him in acting for a project, and honestly, I see him soon in a series or a film. With his incredible photogenic quality — Luka simply shines. You cannot take your eyes off him.”
