South African models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 27 South African models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 11 of them have walked ten or more there. Matthew Seymour leads with 34 Milan shows across 15 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 South African 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
27 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 | Matthew Seymour | 34 | 15 | SS19 to SS27 | Jil Sander , Ferragamo , Etro |
| 2 | Jordan Daniels | 30 | 9 | SS19 to FW24 | Missoni , Ferragamo , Fendi |
| 3 | Jason Anthony | 27 | 7 | FW14 to FW17 | Dolce & Gabbana , Versace , Philipp Plein |
| 4 | Leah Risi | 20 | 6 | FW24 to SS27 | MM6 Maison Margiela , Genny , Moschino |
| 5 | Brian Whitby | 19 | 8 | SS20 to FW25 | Dolce & Gabbana , Ferragamo , Philipp Plein |
| 6 | Chane Husselmann | 18 | 6 | FW17 to FW22 | Dolce & Gabbana , Versace , Blumarine |
| 7 | Lebo Malope | 17 | 7 | SS23 to FW26 | Zegna , Jil Sander , Fendi |
| 8 | Ansolet Rossouw | 14 | 4 | SS17 to FW20 | Jil Sander , Dolce & Gabbana , Tod's |
| 9 | Luthando Ngema | 13 | 8 | FW22 to SS26 | Ferrari , Dolce & Gabbana , Trussardi |
| 10 | Simon Paul | 13 | 4 | SS14 to SS16 | Philipp Plein , Ermanno Scervino , Prada |
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South African models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 3 SS22
- 4 FW22
- 7 SS23
- 6 FW23
- 9 SS24
- 8 FW24
- 6 SS25
- 7 FW25
- 7 SS26
- 5 FW26
- 4 SS27
Distinct South African 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
South African models took 0.53% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.18% in 2006.
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| Year | South African | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 0.18% | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | Not on record | Not on record | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0.09% | 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 | 10 | 0.59% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0.12% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0.16% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0.45% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0.35% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0.31% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 25 | 0.66% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 34 | 0.81% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 27 | 0.58% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0.35% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0.71% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 41 | 0.87% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 27 | 0.60% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 23 | 0.61% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 8 | 0.53% | 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 = South African appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
South African models new to Milan Fashion Week
South African 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 | Summer Thompson | 3 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Spring/Summer 2024 | GCDS , Fila , J Salinas |
| 2 | Candice Shepstone | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2023 | Iceberg |
Houses in Milan that cast the most South African models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most South African models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast South African model at Milan Fashion Week?
Matthew Seymour, with 34 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 15 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many South African models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
4 South African 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. 5 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most South African models at Milan Fashion Week?
Dolce & Gabbana leads with 22 documented appearances by 8 South African models in Milan, followed by Ferragamo and Fendi.
Cite as: Tectova, “South African models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/south-africa/milan.