Sudanese models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 9 Sudanese models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 1 of them have walked ten or more there. Grace Bol leads with 17 Milan shows across 8 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 Sudanese 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
9 models on record in Milan.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Bol | 17 | 8 | SS12 to SS18 | Bottega Veneta , Marco De Vincenzo , Fendi |
| 2 | Awar Mou | 9 | 2 | FW19 to SS20 | Missoni , MSGM , Gucci |
| 3 | Akuel Malong | 4 | 2 | SS26 to FW26 | Qasimi , Iceberg , Pierre Louis Mascia |
| 4 | Christopher Akech | 4 | 2 | SS26 to FW26 | Miguel Vieira , Saul Nash , David Catalán |
| 5 | Samer Rahma | 4 | 3 | SS21 to FW22 | Zegna , Etro , Ferragamo |
| 6 | Mari Agory | 3 | 2 | SS16 to FW16 | Bottega Veneta , Philipp Plein |
| 7 | Thon Abiel | 3 | 1 | FW23 | Etro , Trussardi , Jordanluca |
| 8 | Daniel Ajang | 2 | 2 | FW25 to SS26 | Pronounce |
| 9 | Abdallah El Farjani | 1 | 1 | FW24 | Blumarine |
Sudanese models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 1 SS22
- 1 FW22
- SS23
- 1 FW23
- SS24
- 1 FW24
- SS25
- 1 FW25
- 3 SS26
- 2 FW26
- SS27
Distinct Sudanese 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
Sudanese models were last on record in Milan in 2026, with 0.24% of runway appearances that year.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Sudanese | 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 | 2 | 0.12% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0.12% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0.03% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0.22% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0.05% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0.08% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0.10% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0.11% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0.07% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0.09% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0.07% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0.02% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0.02% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 9 | 0.24% | 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 = Sudanese appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Sudanese models new to Milan Fashion Week
Sudanese 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 | Akuel Malong | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Qasimi , Iceberg , Pierre Louis Mascia |
| 2 | Christopher Akech | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Miguel Vieira , Saul Nash , David Catalán |
Houses in Milan that cast the most Sudanese models
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Sudanese model at Milan Fashion Week?
Grace Bol, with 17 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 8 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which houses cast the most Sudanese models at Milan Fashion Week?
Bottega Veneta leads with 5 documented appearances by 2 Sudanese models in Milan, followed by Etro and Missoni.
Cite as: Tectova, “Sudanese models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/sudan/milan.