Algerian models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 10 Algerian models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 6 of them have walked ten or more. Takfarines Bengana leads with 60 Big Four shows across 14 seasons.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Algerian models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
6 models with ten or more shows on record.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takfarines Bengana | 60 | 14 | FW20 to SS27 | Jil Sander , Dries Van Noten , Ami Alexandre Mattiussi |
| 2 | Nazim Bouaziz | 27 | 6 | FW19 to SS24 | Kenzo , Balmain , Casablanca |
| 3 | Chaima Ameziane | 13 | 5 | SS23 to SS25 | Saint Laurent , Sacai , Courrèges |
| 4 | Farida Khelfa | 13 | 11 | SS19 to SS27 | Willy Chavarria , Vivienne Westwood , Fendi |
| 5 | Mohamed Benhadda | 10 | 4 | FW24 to FW26 | Maison Mihara Yasuhiro , Prada , Dries Van Noten |
| 6 | Sacha Bilal | 10 | 4 | SS22 to FW24 | Marine Serre , LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi , Joeone |
Algerian models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Algerian models with at least one Big Four show on record for Spring/Summer 2027 , ranked by shows this season.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All time | Houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farida Khelfa | 3 | 13 | Matières Fécales , Vivienne Westwood , Willy Chavarria |
| 2 | Takfarines Bengana | 1 | 60 | Jacquemus |
Most cast Algerian models, last five seasons
Algerian models ranked by shows walked from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027 .
| Rank | Model | Shows, SS25 to SS27 | All time | Houses in this span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takfarines Bengana | 15 | 60 | BOSS , Ami Alexandre Mattiussi , Dries Van Noten |
| 2 | Mohamed Benhadda | 9 | 10 | Alexander McQueen , Dsquared2 , Issey Miyake |
| 3 | Farida Khelfa | 6 | 13 | Willy Chavarria , Jeanne Friot , Matières Fécales |
| 4 | Chaima Ameziane | 5 | 13 | Aaron Esh , Casablanca , Elie Saab |
| 5 | Alexandra Stein | 1 | 6 | Burç Akyol |
Algerian models cast, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 3 SS22
- 3 FW22
- 4 SS23
- 3 FW23
- 4 SS24
- 6 FW24
- 2 SS25
- 3 FW25
- 3 SS26
- 4 FW26
- 2 SS27
Distinct Algerian models with at least one Big Four show that season. Oxblood marks the peak. Menswear-only, Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Houses that cast the most Algerian models
Casting directors who cast the most Algerian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Algerian model on the runway?
Takfarines Bengana, with 60 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 14 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which Algerian model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Farida Khelfa, whose record runs from Spring/Summer 2019 to Spring/Summer 2027: 11 seasons and 13 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Algerian model has walked the most shows recently?
Takfarines Bengana, with 15 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Algerian models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
2 Algerian models have a show on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The season closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 4 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which season had the most Algerian models on the runway?
Fall/Winter 2024, with 6 Algerian models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which fashion houses cast the most Algerian models?
Jil Sander leads with 7 documented appearances by 1 Algerian models, followed by Kenzo and Dries Van Noten.
Which casting directors cast Algerian models most often?
Julia Lange, credited on 4 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 2 Algerian models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Algerian models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/algeria.