Italian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 83 Italian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 11 of them have walked ten or more there. Elena Azzaro leads with 54 New York shows across 17 seasons.
Share figures use the 4,338 of 5,338 models on record in New York since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Italian models at New York Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in New York since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
83 models on record in New York. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elena Azzaro | 54 | 17 | SS16 to SS27 | The Blonds , Frederick Anderson , Kim Shui |
| 2 | Vittoria Ceretti | 44 | 15 | FW15 to SS25 | Anna Sui , Proenza Schouler , Ralph Lauren |
| 3 | Greta Varlese | 32 | 5 | SS16 to FW17 | Victoria Beckham , Oscar de la Renta , Carolina Herrera |
| 4 | Maty Fall | 26 | 6 | FW22 to SS25 | Altuzarra , Michael Kors , Ralph Lauren |
| 5 | Claudia Campana | 21 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Ralph Lauren , Tory Burch , Carolina Herrera |
| 6 | Rosalie Ndour | 18 | 5 | SS22 to FW24 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Patbo , Marrisa Wilson |
| 7 | Malika El Maslouhi | 16 | 5 | FW19 to FW23 | Prabal Gurung , Tory Burch , Rag & Bone |
| 8 | Matilde Buoso | 13 | 3 | SS18 to SS19 | Tory Burch , Gabriela Hearst , Victoria Beckham |
| 9 | Chiara Corridori | 12 | 4 | SS18 to FW20 | Naeem Khan , Noon By Noor , Chiara Boni LA Petite Robe |
| 10 | Giulia Manini | 12 | 3 | FW15 to FW16 | Badgley Mischka , Zimmermann , Thom Browne |
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Italian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 3 SS22
- 8 FW22
- 10 SS23
- 11 FW23
- 13 SS24
- 8 FW24
- 16 SS25
- 9 FW25
- 7 SS26
- 11 FW26
- 16 SS27
Distinct Italian models with at least one show in New York that season, every category. 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 New York runway appearances
Italian models took 2.9% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.52% in 2009.
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| Year | Italian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0.52% | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0.23% | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0.86% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0.44% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0.53% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0.31% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0.61% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 47 | 1.5% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 52 | 1.5% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 31 | 0.88% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 32 | 0.85% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 35 | 0.89% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0.52% | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 25 | 1.1% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 51 | 1.6% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 46 | 1.4% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 50 | 1.8% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 47 | 1.5% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 48 | 2.9% | 1,647 | 1,774 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 1,647 New York appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 1,774 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in New York, every category, by season year. Share = Italian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2008, the first year with 500 or more New York appearances on record.
Italian models new to New York Fashion Week
Italian models whose first New York season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by New York shows since that debut. Definition
Houses in New York that cast the most Italian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Italian models since 2025
- Rachel Chandler
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Ashley Brokaw
- Nico Mao
- Barbara Pfister
- Caroline Moxley
- Giulia Massullo
- Kelsey Lafferty
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Italian model at New York Fashion Week?
Elena Azzaro, with 54 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 17 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Italian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
16 Italian models have a show on record in New York for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 15 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 11 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Italian models at New York Fashion Week?
Ralph Lauren leads with 21 documented appearances by 11 Italian models in New York, followed by Altuzarra and Carolina Herrera.
Cite as: Tectova, “Italian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/italy/new-york.