Swiss models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 26 Swiss models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 12 of them have walked ten or more there. Vivienne Rohner leads with 36 Milan shows across 11 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 Swiss 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
26 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 | Vivienne Rohner | 36 | 11 | FW15 to FW26 | Missoni , Max Mara , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 2 | Etienne de Testa | 32 | 11 | SS17 to SS23 | Zegna , Neil Barrett , Etro |
| 3 | Manuela Frey | 30 | 6 | SS13 to FW15 | Giorgio Armani , Fendi , Etro |
| 4 | Elise Kouzou | 24 | 6 | SS24 to FW26 | Etro , Bottega Veneta , Alberta Ferretti |
| 5 | Noah Luis Brown | 21 | 11 | SS18 to SS27 | Dolce & Gabbana , Philipp Plein , Moschino |
| 6 | Janusz Kuhlmann | 20 | 5 | FW18 to FW20 | Versace , Dsquared2 , Missoni |
| 7 | Veronika Kunz | 19 | 9 | FW18 to FW26 | Ferragamo , Etro , Missoni |
| 8 | Luka Tesic | 18 | 9 | FW20 to SS27 | Dolce & Gabbana , Dsquared2 , Giorgio Armani |
| 9 | Barathy Akkan | 14 | 4 | FW23 to SS25 | GCDS , Iceberg , MM6 Maison Margiela |
| 10 | Ronja Furrer | 13 | 2 | FW14 to SS15 | Fendi , Roberto Cavalli , Marni |
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Swiss models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 3 FW21
- 5 SS22
- 4 FW22
- 7 SS23
- 2 FW23
- 7 SS24
- 5 FW24
- 8 SS25
- 5 FW25
- 2 SS26
- 6 FW26
- 3 SS27
Distinct Swiss 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
Swiss models took 0.40% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.53% in 2006.
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| Year | Swiss | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 0.53% | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0.33% | 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 | 7 | 1.7% | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0.18% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0.46% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 17 | 0.55% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0.43% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0.12% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0.24% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0.51% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 33 | 0.78% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 35 | 0.76% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0.82% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 20 | 0.63% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 16 | 0.37% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 37 | 0.78% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 36 | 0.80% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 19 | 0.51% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 6 | 0.40% | 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 = Swiss appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Swiss models new to Milan Fashion Week
Swiss 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 | Jesse Rinderknecht | 2 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Prada , Bottega Veneta |
Houses in Milan that cast the most Swiss models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Swiss models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Swiss model at Milan Fashion Week?
Vivienne Rohner, with 36 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 11 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Swiss models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
3 Swiss 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 Swiss models at Milan Fashion Week?
Dolce & Gabbana leads with 27 documented appearances by 9 Swiss models in Milan, followed by Etro and Missoni.
Cite as: Tectova, “Swiss models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/switzerland/milan.