Portuguese models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 39 Portuguese models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 13 of them have walked ten or more there. Fernando Cabral leads with 54 Milan shows across 21 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 Portuguese 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
39 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 | Fernando Cabral | 54 | 21 | SS12 to SS27 | Missoni , John Varvatos , Ferragamo |
| 2 | Maria Clara | 28 | 7 | FW16 to FW19 | Dolce & Gabbana , Gucci , Vivetta |
| 3 | Rachide Embaló | 25 | 13 | SS17 to SS27 | Giorgio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana , Neil Barrett |
| 4 | Francisco Henriques | 22 | 11 | FW17 to SS27 | Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 5 | Raquel Brito | 22 | 4 | FW22 to SS24 | Emporio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana , Genny |
| 6 | Maria Miguel | 16 | 3 | SS19 to SS20 | Versace , Dsquared2 , Missoni |
| 7 | Diogo Gomes | 12 | 7 | FW21 to FW26 | Ferragamo , GCDS , Emporio Armani |
| 8 | Vitoria Mota | 12 | 4 | SS23 to SS26 | Emporio Armani , Giorgio Armani , Antonio Marras |
| 9 | Joaquim Arnell | 11 | 7 | FW17 to FW20 | Prada , Fendi , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 10 | Radija T | 11 | 4 | SS24 to SS26 | Emporio Armani , Philipp Plein , Laura Biagiotti |
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Portuguese models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 4 SS22
- 6 FW22
- 7 SS23
- 5 FW23
- 10 SS24
- 11 FW24
- 9 SS25
- 6 FW25
- 8 SS26
- 6 FW26
- 5 SS27
Distinct Portuguese 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
Portuguese models took 0.60% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.49% in 2011.
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| Year | Portuguese | 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 | 2 | 0.49% | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0.53% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0.58% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0.33% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0.35% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0.25% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 28 | 0.73% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 31 | 0.82% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1.4% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 33 | 0.71% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0.34% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0.66% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0.75% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0.68% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 22 | 0.49% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 28 | 0.75% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 9 | 0.60% | 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 = Portuguese appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Portuguese models new to Milan Fashion Week
Portuguese 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 | Giovanna Lannes | 3 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Anteprima , MM6 Maison Margiela , Knwls |
Houses in Milan that cast the most Portuguese models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Portuguese models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Portuguese model at Milan Fashion Week?
Fernando Cabral, with 54 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 21 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Portuguese models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
5 Portuguese 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 Portuguese models at Milan Fashion Week?
Dolce & Gabbana leads with 41 documented appearances by 17 Portuguese models in Milan, followed by Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani.
Cite as: Tectova, “Portuguese models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/portugal/milan.