German models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 318 German models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 92 of them have walked ten or more there. Rachel Marx leads with 79 Milan shows across 16 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 German 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
318 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 | Rachel Marx | 79 | 16 | FW18 to SS26 | Jil Sander , Fendi , Sportmax |
| 2 | Penelope Ternes | 72 | 14 | SS20 to SS27 | Ferragamo , Fendi , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 3 | Leon Dame | 70 | 21 | FW16 to SS27 | Fendi , Etro , Jil Sander |
| 4 | Anna Ewers | 65 | 15 | SS14 to FW23 | Versace , Fendi , Etro |
| 5 | Greta Varlese | 64 | 15 | FW15 to FW25 | Dolce & Gabbana , Fendi , Marni |
| 6 | Karolina Spakowski | 57 | 9 | FW23 to SS27 | Bottega Veneta , Max Mara , Ferrari |
| 7 | Maike Inga | 54 | 11 | SS19 to SS24 | Etro , Prada , Moschino |
| 8 | Jonas Glöer | 51 | 21 | SS16 to FW26 | Prada , Fendi , Jil Sander |
| 9 | Josephine Adam | 43 | 13 | SS19 to FW25 | Giorgio Armani , Luisa Spagnoli , Philipp Plein |
| 10 | Kati Nescher | 42 | 6 | SS12 to FW24 | Versace , Prada , Etro |
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German models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 19 FW21
- 28 SS22
- 43 FW22
- 44 SS23
- 45 FW23
- 54 SS24
- 52 FW24
- 53 SS25
- 46 FW25
- 48 SS26
- 41 FW26
- 44 SS27
Distinct German models with at least one show in Milan that season, every category. Oxblood marks the highest season; a hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of Milan runway appearances
German models took 6.3% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 1.6% in 2006.
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| Year | German | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 1.6% | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0.17% | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | 12 | 1.1% | 1,137 | 1,259 |
| 2009 | 19 | 2.8% | 685 | 724 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1.3% | 597 | 631 |
| 2011 | 10 | 2.5% | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | 99 | 5.9% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 144 | 5.6% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 213 | 6.9% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 254 | 6.8% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 287 | 7.1% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 261 | 6.8% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 197 | 5.2% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 173 | 4.1% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 202 | 4.4% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 83 | 5.7% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 149 | 4.7% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 210 | 4.8% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 247 | 5.2% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 220 | 4.9% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 199 | 5.3% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 95 | 6.3% | 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 = German appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
German models new to Milan Fashion Week
German models whose first Milan season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by Milan shows since that debut. Definition
Houses in Milan that cast the most German models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most German models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast German model at Milan Fashion Week?
Rachel Marx, with 79 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 16 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many German models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
44 German 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. 41 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most German models at Milan Fashion Week?
Emporio Armani leads with 133 documented appearances by 50 German models in Milan, followed by Fendi and Prada.
Cite as: Tectova, “German models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/germany/milan.