Tako Natsvlishvili – Georgian Fashion ModelFrom Tbilisi to the World's RunwaysTako Natsvlishvili is a Georgian fashion model whose striking presence and distinctive beauty have earned her a place among the most recognisable faces in the international modeling world. Born and raised in Tbilisi, the vibrant capital of Georgia, Tako carries the elegance and character of her homeland with her wherever she goes — from the couture runways of Paris to the glossy pages of the world's most prestigious fashion publications. Currently represented by METRO Models in Zurich, Tako is a main board model whose career has spanned over a decade of high-fashion work across multiple continents. She has dark brown hair and hazel eyes — features that casting directors and photographers have consistently found arresting and expressive.Early Life and DiscoveryTako grew up in Tbilisi surrounded by family — she has one sister and two brothers. At just 14 years old, she was discovered by her mother agency in Georgia, a moment that would set her on an extraordinary path. From there, she pursued her modeling career in New York City, where she quickly established herself as a serious force in the industry.Runway CareerOnce she arrived on the international scene, Tako's runway presence made an immediate impression. She walked the spring couture runways for Elie Saab, Versace, Giorgio Armani, and Christian Dior. Her fall season appearances included credits for Dolce & Gabbana, Yohji Yamamoto, Ermanno Scervino, Moncler, Roland Mouret, Antonio Berardi, Emilia Wickstead, Julien Macdonald, Hussein Chalayan, Shiatzy Chen, Valentin Yudashkin, Ralph & Russo, Zuhair Murad, Hogan, Blugirl, Genny, Emporio Armani, Elisabetta Franchi, and Angelo Marani, among others.She was named the new face of the Armani Collezioni Spring–Summer 2016 collection, a milestone that cemented her status as one of the leading models of her generation. She also appeared on the Zuhair Murad Bridal runway in 2016, and in 2019 walked the Genny Spring/Summer show at Milan Fashion Week. Vogue has described her as "a staple on the Giorgio Armani runway."Advertising CampaignsBeyond the catwalk, Tako has fronted major advertising campaigns including Make Up For Ever Dream On Holiday Collection (2024, photographed by Jérémie Monnier), Intimissimi Bridal US 2023 (photographed by Roos van Rij), Swarovski (2024), Printemps (2019), Pain de Sucre (2018), and Mavi Fall/Winter 2018 lookbook (photographed by Emre Doğru).Editorial WorkTako's editorial portfolio reflects her range as a model, with appearances in V Magazine, C Magazine, Marie Claire Indonesia, Marie Claire South Africa, Cosmopolitan Russia, Grazia France, Grazia Italy, Mia Le Journal, Mojeh Magazine, Amica, Harper's Bazaar Germany, and Vogue Japan, among others. She also worked with acclaimed photographer David Bellemere in a feature released in September 2020.Beyond ModelingTako Natsvlishvili's influence extends well beyond the runway. She is the initiator of the ESMOD project in Georgia — a pioneering effort to bring world-class fashion education to her home country. In February 2025, ESMOD International and Business and Technology University officially signed a partnership agreement in Paris to offer certified training programs in fashion and innovation, fashion marketing and management, and modern technologies in Georgia. She also launched Sheidish.eco, a sustainable lifestyle initiative, and in 2022 was present at the celebrated Dazed and Burberry event at the Whitby Street Takeover in London.RepresentationTako Natsvlishvili is currently a main board model at METRO Models, the renowned Zurich-based model agency. METRO Models is among the most respected model agencies in Europe, representing talent across multiple divisions. Her listing at METRO Models places her in the company of some of the most accomplished models working in the Swiss and international market today.
