Working with model agencies
garyrhook wrote: FWIW, models don't need portraits. They need fashion shots, which is a whole 'nother area of photography.
[reality as I see it]
I will posit that it's unlikely you're going to be able to hook up with an agency without a portfolio of quality compelling work, even for new models. Suggest you start by enlisting some friends that can be considered "eye candy" and start building your port. Check out Model Mayhem to find locals that will do TFP work to increase the breadth of your images. Your skills are most likely going to need to be demonstrable before you get anyone's attention.
[/reality as I see it]
Agencies will let you hire models, but as far as a list of preferred photogs that is usually a clickish bunch. Most agencies have their own shooter, in house, or some friends of theirs who do the work for them. Fashion is one of the worst areas to try and break into because of its clan structure.
Is there a site that has photos that you can look at ahead of time of the models? 
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