Belgian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 85 Belgian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 21 of them have walked ten or more there. Hanne Gaby Odiele leads with 94 New York shows across 30 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 Belgian 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
85 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 | Hanne Gaby Odiele | 94 | 30 | SS08 to FW26 | Anna Sui , Marc Jacobs , Alexander Wang |
| 2 | Daphne Velghe | 83 | 24 | FW13 to SS27 | Christian Siriano , Pamella Roland , Sergio Hudson |
| 3 | Leila Nda | 55 | 14 | FW14 to SS24 | Oscar de la Renta , Tommy Hilfiger , Marc Jacobs |
| 4 | Ine Neefs | 54 | 11 | FW14 to FW19 | Ralph Lauren , Oscar de la Renta , Rag & Bone |
| 5 | Yumi Lambert | 44 | 11 | SS13 to FW19 | Ralph Lauren , Oscar de la Renta , Tibi |
| 6 | Louise Robert | 31 | 7 | SS19 to SS24 | Carolina Herrera , Tory Burch , Altuzarra |
| 7 | Kirin Dejonckheere | 26 | 11 | FW16 to FW26 | Zadig & Voltaire , Proenza Schouler , Victoria Beckham |
| 8 | Elise Crombez | 21 | 14 | FW03 to FW26 | Michael Kors , Anna Sui , Proenza Schouler |
| 9 | Lisa Verberght | 19 | 12 | FW13 to SS27 | Thom Browne , Creatures Of The Wind , Marina Moscone |
| 10 | Zoë Thaets | 19 | 6 | SS19 to SS24 | Zimmermann , Prabal Gurung , Kate Spade New York |
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Belgian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 5 SS22
- 13 FW22
- 11 SS23
- 11 FW23
- 14 SS24
- 10 FW24
- 4 SS25
- 7 FW25
- 10 SS26
- 9 FW26
- 11 SS27
Distinct Belgian 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. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of New York runway appearances
Belgian models took 2.2% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.38% in 2008.
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| Year | Belgian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 0.38% | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0.84% | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1.8% | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2.1% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1.4% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 36 | 2.1% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 73 | 2.8% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 57 | 2.2% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 71 | 2.2% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 62 | 1.8% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 61 | 1.7% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 63 | 1.7% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 73 | 1.9% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2.6% | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 43 | 1.9% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1.6% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 47 | 1.4% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0.74% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 49 | 1.6% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 36 | 2.2% | 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 = Belgian 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.
Belgian models new to New York Fashion Week
Belgian 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 | Marylore Heck | 17 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Altuzarra , Tory Burch , Khaite |
| 2 | Lauren Huyskens | 11 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Tory Burch , Ralph Lauren , Tommy Hilfiger |
| 3 | Frauke Nijs | 7 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Tory Burch , Tommy Hilfiger , Calvin Klein Collection |
| 4 | Kaat Van Herbruggen | 5 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Carolina Herrera , Proenza Schouler , Altuzarra |
| 5 | Elias Monstrey | 1 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2023 | Tommy Hilfiger |
| 6 | Kina Vandevelde | 1 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Threeasfour |
| 7 | Nand Quivreux | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2025 | Coach |
Houses in New York that have cast Belgian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Belgian models since 2025
- Ashley Brokaw
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Michelle Lee
- Julia Lange
- Edward Kim
- Evagria Sergeeva
- Jussi Vuorenlehto
- Rachel Chandler
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Belgian model at New York Fashion Week?
Hanne Gaby Odiele, with 94 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 30 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Belgian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
11 Belgian 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. 9 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Cite as: Tectova, “Belgian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/belgium/new-york.