British models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 482 British models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 129 of them have walked ten or more there. Lily Donaldson leads with 76 Milan shows across 13 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 British 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
482 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 | Lily Donaldson | 76 | 13 | SS05 to FW15 | Versace , Pucci , Fendi |
| 2 | Sacha Quenby | 74 | 15 | SS20 to SS27 | Etro , Dolce & Gabbana , Roberto Cavalli |
| 3 | Lara Mullen | 55 | 12 | SS12 to SS22 | Missoni , Jil Sander , Sportmax |
| 4 | Nora Attal | 51 | 15 | SS17 to SS26 | Moschino , Max Mara , Etro |
| 5 | Ben Allen | 50 | 13 | SS13 to SS21 | Prada , Fendi , Gucci |
| 6 | Jourdan Dunn | 45 | 15 | SS08 to SS25 | Moschino , Versace , Bottega Veneta |
| 7 | Giselle Norman | 44 | 9 | SS19 to SS23 | Etro , Alberta Ferretti , Sportmax |
| 8 | Alexander Beck | 43 | 11 | FW11 to FW16 | Daks , Fendi , Dsquared2 |
| 9 | Finnlay Davis | 42 | 12 | FW15 to SS26 | Neil Barrett , Fendi , MSGM |
| 10 | Fran Summers | 41 | 9 | SS18 to SS23 | Etro , Versace , Prada |
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British models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 16 FW21
- 27 SS22
- 45 FW22
- 55 SS23
- 47 FW23
- 63 SS24
- 59 FW24
- 78 SS25
- 69 FW25
- 47 SS26
- 48 FW26
- 48 SS27
Distinct British 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. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of Milan runway appearances
British models took 6.4% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 4.2% in 2006.
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| Year | British | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 24 | 4.2% | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | 23 | 3.8% | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | 47 | 4.1% | 1,137 | 1,259 |
| 2009 | 44 | 6.4% | 685 | 724 |
| 2010 | 19 | 3.2% | 597 | 631 |
| 2011 | 27 | 6.6% | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | 147 | 8.7% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 264 | 10.2% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 297 | 9.7% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 373 | 9.9% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 325 | 8.1% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 258 | 6.7% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 222 | 5.9% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 225 | 5.3% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 256 | 5.5% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 90 | 6.2% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 151 | 4.7% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 215 | 4.9% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 255 | 5.4% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 295 | 6.6% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 209 | 5.6% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 96 | 6.4% | 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 = British appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
British models new to Milan Fashion Week
British models whose first Milan season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by Milan shows since that debut. Definition
Houses in Milan that cast the most British models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most British models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast British model at Milan Fashion Week?
Lily Donaldson, with 76 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 13 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many British models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
48 British 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. 48 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most British models at Milan Fashion Week?
Fendi leads with 238 documented appearances by 111 British models in Milan, followed by Dolce & Gabbana and Versace.
Cite as: Tectova, “British models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/united-kingdom/milan.