Ivorian models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 10 Ivorian models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 4 of them have walked ten or more there. Cherif Douamba leads with 26 Milan shows across 10 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 Ivorian 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
10 models on record in Milan.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherif Douamba | 26 | 10 | FW19 to FW25 | Jil Sander , Zegna , Fendi |
| 2 | Ismael Savane | 16 | 9 | SS20 to SS25 | Emporio Armani , Versace , Giorgio Armani |
| 3 | Samuel Elie | 12 | 8 | SS23 to SS27 | Ferragamo , Iceberg , Giorgio Armani |
| 4 | Adonis Bosso | 10 | 4 | SS13 to FW16 | Dolce & Gabbana , Corneliani , Iceberg |
| 5 | Marie Kone | 5 | 3 | FW21 to SS23 | Dolce & Gabbana , Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani |
| 6 | Désiré Mia | 3 | 2 | SS19 to SS20 | Pal Zileri , Spyder , Wolf Totem |
| 7 | Atasia Dia | 2 | 1 | SS20 | Giorgio Armani , Iceberg |
| 8 | Fanta Fofana | 2 | 2 | FW22 to SS23 | Sportmax , Diesel |
| 9 | Aziz Bah | 1 | 1 | SS27 | Ralph Lauren |
| 10 | Idriss Marcus | 1 | 1 | SS20 | Zegna |
Ivorian models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 1 SS22
- 3 FW22
- 5 SS23
- 3 FW23
- 3 SS24
- 2 FW24
- 3 SS25
- 2 FW25
- 1 SS26
- 1 FW26
- 2 SS27
Distinct Ivorian 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.
Share of Milan runway appearances
Ivorian models took 0.20% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.15% in 2013.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Ivorian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Not on record | Not on record | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | Not on record | Not on record | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,137 | 1,259 |
| 2009 | Not on record | Not on record | 685 | 724 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 597 | 631 |
| 2011 | Not on record | Not on record | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0.15% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0.08% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0.07% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0.14% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 17 | 0.37% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0.14% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 6 | 0.19% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0.37% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0.17% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0.16% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0.08% | 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 = Ivorian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Ivorian models new to Milan Fashion Week
Ivorian 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 | Aziz Bah | 1 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Ralph Lauren |
Houses in Milan that cast the most Ivorian models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Ivorian models since 2025
- Geremia Schiano
- Mischa Notcutt
- Sivan Currie
- Julia Lange
- Lorenzo Uras
- Mathilde Curel
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Ivorian model at Milan Fashion Week?
Cherif Douamba, with 26 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 10 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Ivorian models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
2 Ivorian 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. 1 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Ivorian models at Milan Fashion Week?
Emporio Armani leads with 7 documented appearances by 2 Ivorian models in Milan, followed by Dolce & Gabbana and Zegna.
Cite as: Tectova, “Ivorian models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/ivory-coast/milan.