Burundian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 7 Burundian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 2 of them have walked ten or more there. Leila Nda leads with 55 New York shows across 14 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 Burundian 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
7 models on record in New York.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leila Nda | 55 | 14 | FW14 to SS24 | Oscar de la Renta , Tommy Hilfiger , Marc Jacobs |
| 2 | Divine Mugisha | 15 | 6 | SS24 to SS26 | Collina Strada , Monse , Luar |
| 3 | Edna Karibwami | 9 | 3 | FW24 to FW25 | Coach , Proenza Schouler , Altuzarra |
| 4 | Nella Ngingo | 6 | 2 | FW19 to SS20 | Zero Maria Cornejo , Noon By Noor , Area |
| 5 | Vetle Emile Majambere | 4 | 3 | FW19 to FW20 | Monse , Todd Snyder , Ozwald Boateng |
| 6 | Sarah Ishimwe | 2 | 1 | SS24 | Ph5 , Tiffany Brown Designs |
| 7 | Craig Shimirimana | 1 | 1 | FW20 | Coach |
Burundian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- SS22
- 1 FW22
- 1 SS23
- 1 FW23
- 3 SS24
- 2 FW24
- 2 SS25
- 2 FW25
- 1 SS26
- FW26
- SS27
Distinct Burundian 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
Burundian models were last on record in New York in 2026, with 0.07% of runway appearances that year.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Burundian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | Not on record | Not on record | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | Not on record | Not on record | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0.23% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0.34% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0.43% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0.21% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0.14% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 10 | 0.27% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0.23% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0.04% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0.12% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 9 | 0.27% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 16 | 0.56% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0.07% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | Not on record | Not on record | 1,647 | 1,774 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 3,046 New York appearances with a nationality on record in 2026, of 3,300 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in New York, every category, by season year. Share = Burundian 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.
Houses in New York that cast the most Burundian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Burundian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Burundian model at New York Fashion Week?
Leila Nda, with 55 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 14 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which houses cast the most Burundian models at New York Fashion Week?
Oscar de la Renta leads with 5 documented appearances by 1 Burundian model in New York, followed by Collina Strada and Tommy Hilfiger.
Cite as: Tectova, “Burundian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/burundi/new-york.