Turkish models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 13 Turkish models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 4 of them have walked ten or more there. Emin Akyildiz leads with 14 Milan shows across 6 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 Turkish 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
13 models on record in Milan. Showing the first 10 of 13 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Akyildiz | 14 | 6 | FW17 to FW20 | Dolce & Gabbana , Dirk Bikkembergs , Versace |
| 2 | Kaan Canbulat | 14 | 5 | FW23 to FW25 | Versace , Jil Sander , MM6 Maison Margiela |
| 3 | Oyku Bastas | 13 | 7 | SS18 to SS23 | MSGM , Gucci , Trussardi |
| 4 | Serkan Deniz | 10 | 3 | FW25 to SS27 | Marni , Fendi , Prada |
| 5 | Günce Gözütok | 9 | 4 | SS19 to SS22 | Dolce & Gabbana , Antonio Marras , John Richmond |
| 6 | Cihat Seyhun | 8 | 3 | FW24 to FW25 | Prada , Ferragamo , Giorgio Armani |
| 7 | Kylee Lou | 7 | 4 | SS22 to SS24 | Calcaterra , Federico Cina , Trussardi |
| 8 | Varya Shutova | 7 | 2 | FW15 to SS16 | Gucci , Missoni , Bottega Veneta |
| 9 | Betul Eksi | 5 | 2 | SS22 to FW23 | Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 10 | Esin Bicak | 5 | 3 | SS22 to FW24 | Dsquared2 , John Richmond , MM6 Maison Margiela |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nora Shenkal | 4 | 2 | SS20 to FW20 | Giorgio Armani , Emporio Armani |
| 12 | Pinar Tartan | 3 | 1 | SS23 | GCDS , Onitsuka Tiger , Annakiki |
| 13 | Ece Bicak | 2 | 2 | FW24 to SS25 | Dsquared2 , N21 |
Turkish models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 4 SS22
- 2 FW22
- 3 SS23
- 3 FW23
- 2 SS24
- 4 FW24
- 3 SS25
- 3 FW25
- SS26
- 1 FW26
- 1 SS27
Distinct Turkish models with at least one show in Milan that season, every category. A hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Share of Milan runway appearances
Turkish models took 0.20% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.08% in 2015.
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| Year | Turkish | 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 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0.08% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0.10% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0.08% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0.24% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 11 | 0.26% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0.26% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0.35% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0.32% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0.30% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0.31% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0.08% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 3 | 0.20% | 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 = Turkish appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
Houses in Milan that cast the most Turkish models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most Turkish models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Turkish model at Milan Fashion Week?
Emin Akyildiz, with 14 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 6 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Turkish models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
1 Turkish model has 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. 1 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Turkish models at Milan Fashion Week?
Dolce & Gabbana leads with 9 documented appearances by 3 Turkish models in Milan, followed by Gucci and MSGM.
Cite as: Tectova, “Turkish models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/turkey/milan.