About
Alisa Ahmann is a German fashion model born on April 30, 1994, in Stuttgart, Germany. With striking blue eyes, light-brown hair, and a statuesque 5 ft 10½ in (179 cm) frame, she burst onto the global runway in 2014 as an exclusive for Calvin Klein Collection, even opening the Fall/Winter show that season. From there, her résumé filled up quickly: campaigns for Gucci and Alberta Ferretti, covers for Vogue and Elle in multiple editions, and editorials in W, Allure, and Self Service. Within a year of her debut, Models.com listed her among its “Top 50” working models, recognition that cemented her place in the industry’s upper tier.
Today, Ahmann splits her time between major fashion capitals—represented by One Management in New York, Marilyn in Paris, Elite in Milan, and other leading agencies worldwide—while keeping close ties to her German mother-agency, A Management. Her aesthetic versatility has made her a favorite for labels with very different moods, from the minimalist polish of Jil Sander to the romantic tailoring of Valentino. Whether she is walking for Hermès in Paris or fronting a Marc Cain look-book in 2025, photographers praise her ability to shift from understated elegance to high-energy drama in a single shoot.
Before Fame
Growing up in Stuttgart, Alisa never set out to be in front of a camera. At sixteen, she tagged along with her three sisters—including her twin, Xenia—to a local modeling agency after a family friend suggested they “give modeling a try.” All four siblings were signed on the spot, a surprise that changed Alisa’s plans overnight. Although she was considering university studies in design, the quick pivot into fashion felt natural; she has said that stepping onto a runway felt like “acting without lines,” a space where she could channel creativity and confidence.
Just months after signing, Alisa experienced a career-defining moment when Calvin Klein chose her as an exclusive and trusted her to open its Fall 2014 show in New York. That high-profile debut triggered a domino effect: Milan’s Gucci booked her for a campaign, Dior added her to its Paris catwalk, and fashion editors began calling her “one of the season’s revelations.” Looking back, Alisa often describes the whirlwind first year as a rapid education in discipline—long fittings, early call times, and nonstop international flights—less glamorous than Instagram suggests but invaluable in honing her craft.
Trivia
- Ice-cream alter-ego: Asked which flavor best represents her, Alisa once picked strawberry because “everyone loves the color red.” The answer reflects her playful spirit off-duty.
- Beauty enthusiast: A champion of clean skincare, she has shared tips on Weleda moisturizers and RMS highlighter, crediting indie labels for keeping her runway complexion calm during travel.
- Philanthropic goals: Inspired by role-models Christy Turlington Burns and Natalia Vodianova, Alisa hopes to fund projects that support children facing poverty or homelessness, using fashion as a platform for social good.
- Industry accolades: Models.com’s “Top 50” ranking arrived less than twelve months into her career—proof that hard work and a memorable walk can still turn heads quickly.
- Language skills: Fluent in German and English, she also practices French basics picked up during Paris fashion weeks, making backstage chats smoother with international crews. (Self-reported in interviews.)
Family Life
Alisa’s tight-knit household includes three sisters, among them her identical twin, Xenia. The sisters supported each other during those first nerve-racking castings in Stuttgart and still celebrate milestones together, whether that’s a magazine cover or a quiet holiday back home. Their parents, who work outside the fashion world, insisted the girls finish school before committing fully to modeling; Alisa often credits that grounding influence with keeping her balanced. As of 2025 she remains single, preferring to focus on travel, work, and time with family whenever schedules align,
Associated With
Professionally, Alisa has collaborated with an enviable roster of designers—Calvin Klein, Dior, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Chloé, Hermès, and Valentino among them—and has fronted campaigns shot by industry heavyweights such as Steven Meisel and Peter Lindbergh.
On set she has shared the frame with contemporaries like Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, and Lily Aldridge for W Magazine, experiences she describes as “energizing masterclasses” in presence and professionalism. Beyond runways, her admiration for philanthropic supermodels fuels collaborative dreams: she would love to join Christy Turlington Burns’s Every Mother Counts initiatives or partner with Natalia Vodianova’s Naked Heart Foundation in future campaigns that blend fashion with purpose.
