Swiss models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 30 Swiss models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 24 of them have walked ten or more. Vivienne Rohner leads with 177 Big Four shows across 23 seasons (including Resort).
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Swiss models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
24 models with ten or more shows on record. Showing the first 10 of 24 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivienne Rohner | 177 | 23 | SS15 to SS27 | Chanel , Zimmermann , Stella McCartney |
| 2 | Manuela Frey | 144 | 11 | SS13 to FW20 | Elie Saab , Alexis Mabille , Giorgio Armani |
| 3 | Elise Kouzou | 78 | 10 | SS23 to SS27 | Loewe , Etro , Dior |
| 4 | Etienne de Testa | 67 | 15 | FW16 to FW24 | Ami Alexandre Mattiussi , Zegna , Neil Barrett |
| 5 | Ronja Furrer | 64 | 8 | FW14 to SS23 | Chanel , Haider Ackermann , Rag & Bone |
| 6 | Veronika Kunz | 55 | 12 | SS18 to FW26 | Givenchy , Ferragamo , Etro |
| 7 | Barathy Akkan | 50 | 7 | FW23 to FW26 | Dries Van Noten , GCDS , Iceberg |
| 8 | Henry Rausch | 45 | 6 | SS18 to FW20 | Paul Smith , Alexander McQueen , Fendi |
| 9 | Janusz Kuhlmann | 40 | 6 | FW18 to FW20 | Versace , Issey Miyake , Angus Chiang |
| 10 | Zair Cheseaux | 40 | 8 | FW19 to SS25 | Loewe , Giambattista Valli , Lemaire |
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Swiss models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Swiss models with at least one Big Four show on record for Spring/Summer 2027 , ranked by shows this season.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All time | Houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Rinderknecht | 10 | 12 | Ann Demeulemeester , Balenciaga , Bottega Veneta |
| 2 | Vivienne Rohner | 5 | 177 | Balmain , Isabel Marant , Stella McCartney |
| 3 | Celic Dorig | 4 | 19 | Edeline Lee , Ksenia Schnaider , Maximilian Raynor |
| 4 | Elise Kouzou | 2 | 78 | Balmain , Elie Saab |
| 5 | Luka Tesic | 2 | 20 | Dolce & Gabbana , Giorgio Armani |
| 6 | Noah Luis Brown | 2 | 36 | Dolce & Gabbana , Gucci |
| 7 | Nour Rizk | 2 | 25 | Richard Quinn , Talia Byre |
Most cast Swiss models, last five seasons
Swiss models ranked by shows walked from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027 .
| Rank | Model | Shows, SS25 to SS27 | All time | Houses in this span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivienne Rohner | 67 | 177 | Balmain , Alberta Ferretti , Altuzarra |
| 2 | Elise Kouzou | 50 | 78 | Loewe , Alberta Ferretti , Dior |
| 3 | Barathy Akkan | 21 | 50 | Dries Van Noten , Patbo , 3.1 Phillip LIM |
| 4 | Jesse Rinderknecht | 12 | 12 | Celine , Ann Demeulemeester , Balenciaga |
| 5 | Celic Dorig | 9 | 19 | Prabal Gurung , Georges Chakra , Julien Macdonald |
| 6 | Luka Tesic | 8 | 20 | Dolce & Gabbana , Dsquared2 , Emporio Armani |
| 7 | Noah Luis Brown | 8 | 36 | Dolce & Gabbana , Gucci , Philipp Plein |
| 8 | Anja Leuenberger | 7 | 13 | Nardos , The Blonds , Giorgio Armani |
| 9 | Zion Walder | 7 | 21 | Louis Vuitton , Kidsuper , Emporio Armani |
| 10 | Elsa Vouga | 5 | 5 | Diotima , Aje , Akris |
Swiss models new to the circuit
Swiss models whose first Big Four season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by shows walked since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First Big Four season | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesse Rinderknecht | 12 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Celine , Valentino , Prada |
| 2 | Elsa Vouga | 5 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Diotima , Akris , Kallmeyer |
Swiss models cast, season by season
- 4 FW21
- 7 SS22
- 5 FW22
- 14 SS23
- 11 FW23
- 11 SS24
- 12 FW24
- 10 SS25
- 10 FW25
- 9 SS26
- 11 FW26
- 7 SS27
Distinct Swiss models with at least one Big Four show that season. Oxblood marks the peak. Menswear-only, Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Houses that cast the most Swiss models
Casting directors who cast the most Swiss models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Swiss model on the runway?
Vivienne Rohner, with 177 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 23 seasons (including Resort), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Swiss model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Nadine Strittmatter, whose record runs from Fall/Winter 2002 to Spring/Summer 2023: 14 seasons (including Pre-Fall) and 29 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Swiss model has walked the most shows recently?
Vivienne Rohner, with 67 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Swiss models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
7 Swiss models have a show on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The season closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 11 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Swiss models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Jesse Rinderknecht leads with 10 shows, followed by Vivienne Rohner and Celic Dorig, out of 7 Swiss models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Swiss models on the runway?
Spring/Summer 2023, with 14 Swiss models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which fashion houses cast the most Swiss models?
Chanel leads with 40 documented appearances by 7 Swiss models, followed by Dior and Dolce & Gabbana.
Which casting directors cast Swiss models most often?
Piergiorgio Del Moro, credited on 15 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 5 Swiss models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Swiss models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/switzerland.