Belarusian models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 34 Belarusian models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 15 of them have walked ten or more there. Zhenya Katava leads with 64 Milan shows across 17 seasons.
Share figures use the 5,964 of 7,628 models on record in Milan since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Belarusian models at Milan Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in Milan since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
34 models on record in Milan. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhenya Katava | 64 | 17 | SS12 to FW24 | Emporio Armani , Giorgio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 2 | Anabela Belikava | 59 | 15 | FW07 to FW19 | Prada , Roberto Cavalli , Versace |
| 3 | Olga Sherer | 48 | 17 | SS06 to FW26 | Giorgio Armani , Antonio Marras , Bottega Veneta |
| 4 | Tanya Diagileva | 47 | 10 | SS06 to SS26 | Versace , Moschino , Missoni |
| 5 | Darya Kostenich | 38 | 9 | FW16 to FW22 | Elisabetta Franchi , Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani |
| 6 | Maryna Linchuk | 31 | 7 | SS07 to FW10 | Gucci , Pucci , Versace |
| 7 | Stasha Yatchuk | 30 | 6 | FW14 to SS17 | Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani , Elisabetta Franchi |
| 8 | Sabina Lobova | 27 | 6 | FW14 to SS24 | Jil Sander , MSGM , Tod's |
| 9 | Zavi | 27 | 7 | SS23 to SS26 | Giorgio Armani , Blumarine , N21 |
| 10 | Gleb Haradkou | 20 | 10 | FW13 to FW18 | Vivienne Westwood , John Richmond , Costume National |
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Belarusian models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 2 SS22
- 3 FW22
- 4 SS23
- 5 FW23
- 7 SS24
- 4 FW24
- 2 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 7 SS26
- 6 FW26
- 2 SS27
Distinct Belarusian models with at least one show in Milan that season, every category. A hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Share of Milan runway appearances
Belarusian models took 0.20% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.88% in 2006.
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| Year | Belarusian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 0.88% | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | 23 | 3.8% | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | 68 | 6.0% | 1,137 | 1,259 |
| 2009 | 36 | 5.3% | 685 | 724 |
| 2010 | 13 | 2.2% | 597 | 631 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0.74% | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | 14 | 0.83% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 17 | 0.66% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0.72% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 62 | 1.7% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 34 | 0.84% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 33 | 0.86% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 35 | 0.93% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 34 | 0.81% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0.45% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0.27% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0.25% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0.48% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 29 | 0.61% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0.40% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 34 | 0.91% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 3 | 0.20% | 1,506 | 1,581 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 1,506 Milan appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 1,581 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in Milan, every category, by season year. Share = Belarusian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Belarusian models new to Milan Fashion Week
Belarusian models whose first Milan season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by Milan shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First Milan season | First Big Four season | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julia Luksha | 8 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Jil Sander , Anteprima , MM6 Maison Margiela |
| 2 | Ivan Kot | 5 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Bottega Veneta , Onitsuka Tiger , Fendi |
| 3 | Lera Hardt | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2025 | Luisa Spagnoli , Emporio Armani , Genny |
| 4 | Arina Hulik | 3 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | MSGM , N21 , Francesco Murano |
Houses in Milan that cast the most Belarusian models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Belarusian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Belarusian model at Milan Fashion Week?
Zhenya Katava, with 64 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 17 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Belarusian models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
2 Belarusian models have a show on record in Milan for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 28 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 6 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Belarusian models at Milan Fashion Week?
Emporio Armani leads with 38 documented appearances by 10 Belarusian models in Milan, followed by Giorgio Armani and Elisabetta Franchi.
Cite as: Tectova, “Belarusian models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/belarus/milan.