<p>With Milan Fashion Week in full swing, there's no better time to look back on some of the most iconic Italian models who have graced the runway over the years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Italy has long been synonymous with style, elegance, and timeless beauty. From the golden age of fashion to today's <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/all-the-celebrities-at-milan-fashion-week-front-row-photos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Milan Fashion Week</a>, Italian models have left an indelible mark on the industry, embodying both glamour and sophistication.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Though truly excellent style comes from every corner of the world, there's no doubt that the visionary brilliance of Italian culture has played a major role in defining fashion movements across the globe in recent years. Between legendary <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/giorgio-armani-legacy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">designers</a>, artistic inspiration, and the general awe-inspiring cultural approach to style, there's a lot of Italian fashion history to dissect&mdash;but for now, we look towards the familiar faces and figures who first presented the looks to us on the runway.&nbsp;</p>
<p>As we celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/spring-summer-2026-fashion-trends-runway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spring/Summer 2026 collections</a> at Milan Fashion Week, join <em>L'OFFICIEL </em>as we honor&nbsp;some of the most iconic faces who defined Italian fashion in the past decades.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Vittoria Ceretti&nbsp;</h2>

Vittoria Ceretti walking Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2025. Getty Images.

<p>Ceretti was born in Brescia, Italy, in 1998. She began her modeling career at age 14, quickly becoming the face of campaigns for Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Prada, and Bulgari. She has also walked for brands like Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Versace. Currently, Ceretti is partnering with Carolina Herrera as the face of their newest fragrance, La Bomba.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Mariacarla Boscano</h2>

Mariacarla Boscano walks Ferrari RTW Spring 2025. Getty Images.

<p>Mariacarla Boscano was born on Sept. 20, 1980, in Rome. She was discovered at age 15 by agent Piero Piazzi, and soon flew to New York to sign with DNA Model Management. In the 1990s, Boscano became a favorite of the late Karl Lagerfeld and appeared in numerous campaigns for Chanel. On Sept. 24, Boscano appeared in the Fendi Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Bianca Balti</h2>

Bianca Balti attending Fendi's Spring/Summer 2026 show in Milan. Getty Images.

<p>Born in Lodi, Italy, in 1984, Bianca Balti began her career at the age of 20. After having her breakthrough as a cover star of <em>L'OFFICIEL</em>, she acted as the face of Dolce &amp; Gabbana for close to 10 years. In Sept. 2024, Balti started chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, and is now an advocate for the world's first DNA-based early ovarian cancer detection test.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Chiara Scelsi</h2>

Chiara Scelsi walks the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019. Getty Images.

<p>Chaira Scelsi's charismatic personality and distinct look have made her a recent favorite on the runway. Born in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy in 1996, she made her debut at the Chanel Spring/Summer 2016 show in Paris. Since then, she has been featured as the cover star for numerous magazine campaigns.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Monica Bellucci&nbsp;</h2>

Monica Bellucci in 1990. Getty Images.

<p>Among the most widely recognized Italian models is none other than Monica Bellucci. Born in Umbria in 1964, Bellucci began her career as a model in her late teens. She became the face of Dior for their <em>Haute Couture&nbsp;</em>line in 1990, and later made a name for herself as an actress, appearing in films such as&nbsp;<em>The Apartment&nbsp;</em>(1996) and&nbsp;<em>The Matrix Reloaded&nbsp;</em>(2003). Bellucci is set to star in director Luca Guadagnino's upcoming film&nbsp;<em>Kettice,&nbsp;</em>which is currently in post-production.&nbsp;</p>

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