Model and activist Elton Ilirjani, professionally known as HANKO, returned to Seoul Fashion Week marking his third appearance and further cementing his presence on the global fashion stage.
At SFW, HANKO modeled at the BESFXXK and Seokwoon Yoonpresentations, and walked in two looks for Greedilous, delivering standout moments defined by bold styling and performance.
With upcoming appearances at New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week, he continues an active fashion month across three major capitals.
ABOUT ELTON ILIRJANI
Elton Ilirjani, professionally known as HANKO, is a fashion model, activist, and business leader redefining visibility across fashion and the modern workplace. Based in New York City, they are known for using fashion, media, and leadership to challenge norms around gender, beauty, and equity. As a model, HANKO has walked global fashion weeks for designers including Jimmy Choo, Malan Breton, Greedilous, PoetLab, and BESFXXK, and has been featured in Forbes, V Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily, Daily Front Row, and more.
Beyond fashion, Ilirjani is the founder of the Dignity Global Foundation, which fights workplace discrimination against women and LGBTQ+ communities, and the CEO of The HeadHunter Group Inc., a global executive search firm. Whether on the runway or in the boardroom, HANKO advocates for a future where individuality is embraced and inclusion is non-negotiable.