Mexican models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 29 Mexican models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 6 of them have walked ten or more there. Issa Lish leads with 54 Milan shows across 19 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 Mexican 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
29 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 | Issa Lish | 54 | 19 | SS15 to FW25 | Dsquared2 , Moschino , Versace |
| 2 | Mariana Zaragoza | 27 | 6 | SS17 to FW19 | Marco De Vincenzo , Dolce & Gabbana , Byblos |
| 3 | Daniela De Jesus | 20 | 10 | FW13 to SS25 | Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani , John Richmond |
| 4 | Krini Hernandez | 16 | 8 | SS20 to FW24 | Bottega Veneta , Ermanno Scervino , Roberto Cavalli |
| 5 | Marsella Rea | 12 | 6 | SS20 to FW24 | Missoni , Jil Sander , GCDS |
| 6 | Cristina Piccone | 10 | 5 | FW14 to SS25 | Emporio Armani , Giorgio Armani , Bottega Veneta |
| 7 | Cici Tamez | 7 | 4 | FW22 to SS24 | Philipp Plein , Diesel , GCDS |
| 8 | Karime Bribiesca | 7 | 4 | FW15 to FW24 | Emporio Armani , Gucci , Laura Biagiotti |
| 9 | Magdaleno Delgado | 5 | 3 | SS22 to SS23 | GCDS , Magliano , Joeone |
| 10 | Valentine Alvarez | 5 | 3 | FW22 to FW23 | Diesel , Moschino , Bottega Veneta |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cindy Gradilla | 4 | 3 | FW22 to FW23 | Philipp Plein , Elisabetta Franchi , GCDS |
| 12 | Orlando Medellin | 4 | 3 | SS23 to SS24 | Prada , Gucci , Dhruv Kapoor |
| 13 | Simon Razu | 4 | 3 | FW24 to SS26 | Fendi , Gucci , Pronounce |
| 14 | Alfredo Diaz | 3 | 3 | SS20 to FW22 | Versace , Zegna , 44 Label Group |
| 15 | Andrea Carrazco | 3 | 2 | SS20 to SS22 | Marni , John Richmond |
| 16 | Julia Ardon | 3 | 2 | SS24 to FW25 | Laura Biagiotti , Genny , Luisa Spagnoli |
| 17 | Celeste Romero | 2 | 1 | SS20 | Marni |
| 18 | Ernesto Cervantes | 2 | 2 | FW19 to FW20 | Neil Barrett , Magliano |
| 19 | Natassja Tidball | 2 | 1 | FW17 | Marni |
| 20 | Tindi Mar | 2 | 2 | SS22 to SS23 | Missoni , Alberta Ferretti |
| 21 | Valentina Navarrete | 2 | 2 | SS24 to FW25 | Onitsuka Tiger , Hui |
| 22 | Celic Dorig | 1 | 1 | SS23 | Bottega Veneta |
| 23 | Diana Zenteno | 1 | 1 | SS24 | Diesel |
| 24 | Emilio Valladares | 1 | 1 | SS25 | Neil Barrett |
| 25 | Mariana Arias | 1 | 1 | FW22 | Dsquared2 |
Mexican models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 5 SS22
- 10 FW22
- 9 SS23
- 7 FW23
- 8 SS24
- 6 FW24
- 5 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 1 SS26
- FW26
- SS27
Distinct Mexican 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
Mexican models were last on record in Milan in 2026, with 0.05% of runway appearances that year.
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| Year | Mexican | 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 | 2 | 0.08% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0.16% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0.56% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0.22% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0.55% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0.51% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0.31% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0.43% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0.14% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 27 | 0.85% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0.71% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0.38% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0.27% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0.05% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | Not on record | Not on record | 1,506 | 1,581 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 3,746 Milan appearances with a nationality on record in 2026, of 3,925 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in Milan, every category, by season year. Share = Mexican appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Houses in Milan that cast the most Mexican models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Mexican models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Mexican model at Milan Fashion Week?
Issa Lish, with 54 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 19 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which houses cast the most Mexican models at Milan Fashion Week?
GCDS leads with 12 documented appearances by 6 Mexican models in Milan, followed by Bottega Veneta and Emporio Armani.
Cite as: Tectova, “Mexican models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/mexico/milan.