Argentinian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 42 Argentinian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 14 of them have walked ten or more there. Mica Argañaraz leads with 75 New York shows across 21 seasons.
Share figures use the 4,338 of 5,338 models on record in New York since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Argentinian models at New York Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in New York since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
42 models on record in New York. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mica Argañaraz | 75 | 21 | FW14 to FW26 | Marc Jacobs , Proenza Schouler , Michael Kors |
| 2 | Valeria Gomez | 33 | 8 | SS23 to SS27 | Prabal Gurung , Coach , Sandy Liang |
| 3 | Rocio Marconi | 20 | 10 | SS19 to SS26 | Ulla Johnson , Tibi , Gabriela Hearst |
| 4 | Magda Laguinge | 19 | 8 | SS11 to SS14 | Oscar de la Renta , Marc Jacobs , Victoria Beckham |
| 5 | Cecilia Mendez | 16 | 11 | SS07 to FW15 | Ralph Lauren , Carmen Marc Valvo , Dior |
| 6 | Manu Miloqui | 16 | 6 | SS18 to FW20 | Coach , Tory Burch , Prada |
| 7 | Romina Lanaro | 16 | 12 | FW05 to SS20 | Michael Kors , Dior , Marc Jacobs |
| 8 | Iman Kaumann | 15 | 7 | SS22 to SS25 | Prabal Gurung , Ulla Johnson , Adeam |
| 9 | Bárbara Sánchez | 13 | 3 | SS17 to SS18 | Taoray Wang , Lapointe , Thom Browne |
| 10 | Flo Gennaro | 13 | 5 | FW08 to FW13 | Custo Barcelona , Dior , Thom Browne |
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Argentinian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 5 SS22
- 4 FW22
- 5 SS23
- 5 FW23
- 4 SS24
- 4 FW24
- 6 SS25
- 1 FW25
- 7 SS26
- 4 FW26
- 3 SS27
Distinct Argentinian models with at least one show in New York that season, every category. Oxblood marks the highest season; a hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Share of New York runway appearances
Argentinian models took 0.49% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 1.8% in 2008.
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| Year | Argentinian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14 | 1.8% | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | 17 | 1.8% | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0.46% | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1.7% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0.88% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 18 | 1.1% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 31 | 1.2% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 21 | 0.80% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 20 | 0.62% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0.85% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 28 | 0.79% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 33 | 0.88% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 37 | 0.94% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0.84% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0.71% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 19 | 0.57% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 17 | 0.60% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 18 | 0.59% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 8 | 0.49% | 1,647 | 1,774 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 1,647 New York appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 1,774 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in New York, every category, by season year. Share = Argentinian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2008, the first year with 500 or more New York appearances on record.
Argentinian models new to New York Fashion Week
Argentinian models whose first New York season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by New York shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First New York season | First Big Four season | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justi Ageitos | 2 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2020 | Coach , Calvin Klein |
| 2 | Unai Bartra | 2 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Eckhaus Latta , Simkhai |
| 3 | Layla Nesteruc | 1 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2023 | Cult Gaia |
| 4 | Maga Abramoff | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2018 | Collina Strada |
Houses in New York that cast the most Argentinian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Argentinian models since 2025
- Shawn Dezan
- Ashley Brokaw
- Arielle Berman
- Barbara Pfister
- Chad Thompson
- Eli Xavier
- Ricky Michiels
- Shelley Durkan
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Argentinian model at New York Fashion Week?
Mica Argañaraz, with 75 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 21 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Argentinian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
3 Argentinian models have a show on record in New York for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 15 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 4 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Argentinian models at New York Fashion Week?
Marc Jacobs leads with 21 documented appearances by 13 Argentinian models in New York, followed by Proenza Schouler and Oscar de la Renta.
Cite as: Tectova, “Argentinian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/argentina/new-york.