American models at Milan Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 746 American models have walked at least one show in Milan since 2002. 195 of them have walked ten or more there. Cara Taylor leads with 99 Milan shows across 14 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 American 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
746 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 | Cara Taylor | 99 | 14 | SS17 to SS24 | Etro , Alberta Ferretti , Versace |
| 2 | Lexi Boling | 97 | 18 | FW14 to FW25 | Prada , Versace , Fendi |
| 3 | Anok Yai | 86 | 15 | FW18 to SS27 | Prada , Fendi , Ferragamo |
| 4 | Selena Forrest | 77 | 17 | FW16 to FW26 | Versace , Fendi , Prada |
| 5 | Vanessa Moody | 77 | 11 | SS15 to FW25 | Etro , Versace , Fendi |
| 6 | Lulu Tenney | 74 | 13 | FW20 to FW26 | Fendi , Tod's , Alberta Ferretti |
| 7 | Vlada Roslyakova | 71 | 15 | FW05 to FW12 | Versace , Jil Sander , Prada |
| 8 | Binx Walton | 70 | 19 | FW13 to SS27 | Fendi , Versace , Ferragamo |
| 9 | Ondria Hardin | 68 | 12 | SS13 to SS24 | Etro , Prada , Fendi |
| 10 | Grace Elizabeth | 64 | 12 | SS17 to SS27 | Alberta Ferretti , Etro , Moschino |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in Milan | Seasons | Milan span | Houses in Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sara Grace Wallerstedt | 61 | 13 | SS17 to SS24 | Fendi , Missoni , Prada |
| 12 | Anabela Belikava | 59 | 15 | FW07 to FW19 | Prada , Roberto Cavalli , Versace |
| 13 | Gigi Hadid | 56 | 18 | FW15 to SS25 | Versace , Fendi , Moschino |
| 14 | Lindsey Wixson | 54 | 18 | SS10 to SS26 | Versace , Prada , Fendi |
| 15 | Valerie Scherzinger | 54 | 11 | FW20 to FW26 | Etro , Blumarine , Alberta Ferretti |
| 16 | Ben Allen | 50 | 13 | SS13 to SS21 | Prada , Fendi , Gucci |
| 17 | Abby Champion | 49 | 12 | SS18 to FW26 | Alberta Ferretti , Etro , Dolce & Gabbana |
| 18 | Karlie Kloss | 48 | 13 | SS08 to FW26 | Versace , Gucci , Pucci |
| 19 | Teddy Quinlivan | 47 | 9 | FW16 to FW23 | Dsquared2 , Gucci , Fendi |
| 20 | Betsy Gaghan | 44 | 7 | SS24 to SS27 | Fendi , Ferragamo , Tod's |
| 21 | Kati Nescher | 42 | 6 | SS12 to FW24 | Versace , Prada , Etro |
| 22 | Alex Consani | 41 | 10 | FW22 to SS27 | Ferragamo , Moschino , Del Core |
| 23 | Grace Hartzel | 40 | 9 | SS13 to SS21 | Versace , Roberto Cavalli , Fendi |
| 24 | Sarah Brannon | 40 | 9 | SS15 to FW22 | Versace , Missoni , Moschino |
| 25 | Jacquelyn Jablonski | 39 | 10 | SS10 to FW14 | Etro , Versace , Fendi |
American models at Milan Fashion Week, season by season
- 34 FW21
- 54 SS22
- 103 FW22
- 110 SS23
- 103 FW23
- 102 SS24
- 94 FW24
- 106 SS25
- 75 FW25
- 68 SS26
- 66 FW26
- 71 SS27
Distinct American 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
American models took 9.0% of Milan runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 11.4% in 2006.
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| Year | American | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 65 | 11.4% | 570 | 598 |
| 2007 | 69 | 11.5% | 601 | 633 |
| 2008 | 147 | 12.9% | 1,137 | 1,259 |
| 2009 | 97 | 14.2% | 685 | 724 |
| 2010 | 96 | 16.1% | 597 | 631 |
| 2011 | 55 | 13.5% | 407 | 431 |
| 2012 | 221 | 13.1% | 1,684 | 1,799 |
| 2013 | 304 | 11.7% | 2,590 | 2,898 |
| 2014 | 326 | 10.6% | 3,073 | 3,589 |
| 2015 | 384 | 10.2% | 3,754 | 4,555 |
| 2016 | 483 | 12.0% | 4,037 | 5,074 |
| 2017 | 477 | 12.5% | 3,823 | 4,653 |
| 2018 | 503 | 13.4% | 3,762 | 4,481 |
| 2019 | 532 | 12.6% | 4,210 | 4,933 |
| 2020 | 470 | 10.2% | 4,630 | 5,211 |
| 2021 | 131 | 9.0% | 1,457 | 1,564 |
| 2022 | 382 | 12.0% | 3,185 | 3,435 |
| 2023 | 493 | 11.3% | 4,381 | 4,796 |
| 2024 | 427 | 9.1% | 4,718 | 5,080 |
| 2025 | 457 | 10.2% | 4,498 | 4,809 |
| 2026 | 332 | 8.9% | 3,746 | 3,925 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 135 | 9.0% | 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 = American appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2006, the first year with 500 or more Milan appearances on record.
American models new to Milan Fashion Week
American 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 American models
Casting directors in Milan who cast the most American models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast American model at Milan Fashion Week?
Cara Taylor, with 99 shows in Milan on public record since 2002, across 14 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many American models walked Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
71 American 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. 66 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most American models at Milan Fashion Week?
Versace leads with 358 documented appearances by 130 American models in Milan, followed by Fendi and Dolce & Gabbana.
Cite as: Tectova, “American models at Milan Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/united-states/milan.