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Index · Global 50 · 22 countries

Updated 05.10.26

The top 50 models
of 2026.

Rank, Index Rating and four evidence pillars — the same density a casting desk needs, with the face arriving before the number.

Formula
40 · 30 · 20 · 10
Runway
40%
Campaigns
30%
Editorial + cultural
20% + 10%

Method ↗ Movers this week ↗ Archive ↗ Rising / Watch ↗ Season Beauty Index ↗

Quick answer

Who is the number one model right now?

By , Founder & Editor · Snapshot · Editorial policy

Anok Yai is the number one model on The Cast Index Global 50 (5 October 2026 snapshot), with an Index Rating of 97.9 out of 100. Vittoria Ceretti (96.1) and Alex Consani (95.1) complete the top three. The ranking is recalculated every Monday from runway, campaign, editorial and cultural evidence; places are never sold.

Number one
Anok Yai
Models ranked
50
Countries
22
Snapshot

How it is sourced: every rating links the runway, campaign, editorial and cultural evidence on the model’s profile, scored under the published methodology. Data: JSON · CSV · Corrections.

Lead three · AW26

Podium

Bars · R runway · C campaigns · E editorial · K cultural

  1. Anok Yai — Cast Index #1 #1 · 97.9 Anok Yai United States · Couture glass skin
  2. Vittoria Ceretti — Cast Index #2 #2 · 96.1 Vittoria Ceretti Italy · Couture glass skin
  3. Alex Consani — Cast Index #3 #3 · 95.1 Alex Consani United States · Wet lip signal
Discipline 50 ranked models

01 / Audited ranking · Global 50

Who are the top models of 2026?

The Global 50 ranks 50 models from 22 countries. The top five are Anok Yai, Vittoria Ceretti, Alex Consani, Liu Wen and Gigi Hadid. 50 profiles with established international evidence. Open a row for the full record. Index Rating stays 0–100; only the published cutoff is fifty.

  1. #1 Anok Yai United States · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed Couture glass skin 97.9 Index rating
  2. #2 Vittoria Ceretti Italy · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed Couture glass skin 96.1 Index rating
  3. #3 Alex Consani United States · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed Wet lip signal 95.1 Index rating
  4. #4 Liu Wen China · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed Couture glass skin 94.0 Index rating
  5. #5 Gigi Hadid United States · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed Couture glass skin 93.9 Index rating
  6. #6 Naomi Campbell United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed 93.4 Index rating
  7. #7 Mona Tougaard Denmark · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed Wet lip signal 93.1 Index rating
  8. #8 Imaan Hammam Netherlands · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed 89.5 Index rating
  9. #9 Sora Choi South Korea · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.5 Index rating
  10. #10 Kendall Jenner United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  11. #11 Hailey Bieber United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  12. #12 Hunter Schafer United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  13. #13 Irina Shayk Russia · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  14. #14 Jill Kortleve Netherlands · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  15. #15 Rianne van Rompaey Netherlands · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  16. #16 Lila Moss United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  17. #17 Mica Argañaraz Argentina · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  18. #18 Ashley Radjarame France · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  19. #19 Mayowa Nicholas Nigeria · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  20. #20 Malika Louback Djibouti · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  21. #21 Nora Attal United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  22. #22 Xiao Wen Ju China · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 89.1 Index rating
  23. #23 Kaia Gerber United States · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed Wet lip signal 87.9 Index rating
  24. #24 Joan Smalls Puerto Rico · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 87.3 Index rating
  25. #25 Adut Akech Australia · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 86.3 Index rating
  26. #26 Cara Delevingne United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 85.6 Index rating
  27. #27 Adwoa Aboah United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 85.0 Index rating
  28. #28 Ashley Graham United States · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed Wet lip signal 85.0 Index rating
  29. #29 Alek Wek United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · High confidence · evidence reviewed 84.8 Index rating
  30. #30 Jourdan Dunn United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.6 Index rating
  31. #31 Bella Hadid United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  32. #32 Emily Ratajkowski United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  33. #33 Taylor Hill United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  34. #34 Quannah Chasinghorse United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  35. #35 Devyn Garcia United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  36. #36 Binx Walton United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  37. #37 Hari Nef United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  38. #38 Indya Moore United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  39. #39 Jasmine Tookes United States · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  40. #40 Barbara Palvin Hungary · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  41. #41 Birgit Kos Netherlands · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  42. #42 Iris Law United Kingdom · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  43. #43 Anna Ewers Germany · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  44. #44 Cindy Bruna France · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  45. #45 Elsa Hosk Sweden · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  46. #46 Sara Sampaio Portugal · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  47. #47 Stella Maxwell Belgium · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  48. #48 Lais Ribeiro Brazil · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  49. #49 Lineisy Montero Dominican Republic · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating
  50. #50 Herieth Paul Tanzania · Editorial pillars · Medium confidence · evidence reviewed 84.5 Index rating

Questions readers ask

The Global 50, answered

Who is the number one model in 2026?

Anok Yai is the number one model on The Cast Index Global 50 (5 October 2026 snapshot), with an Index Rating of 97.9 out of 100. Vittoria Ceretti (96.1) and Alex Consani (95.1) complete the top three. The ranking is recalculated every Monday from runway, campaign, editorial and cultural evidence; places are never sold.

How are the Global 50 models ranked?

Each model receives an Index Rating out of 100: runway bookings count for 40%, campaigns 30%, editorial covers and stories 20% and cultural impact 10%. Older work decays, and every rating links to the evidence and sources on the model’s profile. Read the methodology →

How often is the ranking updated?

Every Monday. The current snapshot is dated 5 October 2026; week-on-week movement is published on the Movers page. See this week’s movers →

Can a model or agency pay to be ranked?

No. Placement in the Global 50 is editorial and is never for sale. Corrections are welcome and are logged publicly when they change a record. Suggest a correction →

Who are the highest-paid models?

No verifiable public figure exists, so the Global 50 does not rank by earnings. Forbes published its annual list of the world’s highest-paid models from 2003 to 2018 and has not issued one since; 2026 figures circulating online are estimates. The Global 50 ranks documented work instead: runway, campaigns, editorial and cultural impact. History of the Forbes list →

How many countries are represented?

The current Global 50 includes models from 22 countries. Talent outside the numbered list is followed on the Talent Watch board and in the country directory. Browse the model directory →

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