Canadian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 144 Canadian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 57 of them have walked ten or more there. Herieth Paul leads with 79 New York shows across 20 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 Canadian 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
144 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 | Herieth Paul | 79 | 20 | SS11 to SS23 | Ohne Titel , Ralph Lauren , Carolina Herrera |
| 2 | Alana Zimmer | 71 | 29 | SS06 to FW24 | Marc Jacobs , Carolina Herrera , Proenza Schouler |
| 3 | Awar Odhiang | 65 | 12 | SS22 to SS27 | Khaite , Tory Burch , Carolina Herrera |
| 4 | Emm Arruda | 60 | 18 | SS17 to SS27 | Tory Burch , Carolina Herrera , Altuzarra |
| 5 | Diane Chiu | 59 | 13 | FW18 to SS27 | Tory Burch , Proenza Schouler , Altuzarra |
| 6 | Jessica Stam | 57 | 19 | SS06 to FW26 | Anna Sui , Carolina Herrera , Marc Jacobs |
| 7 | Coco Rocha | 48 | 25 | SS06 to SS27 | Christian Siriano , Carolina Herrera , Anna Sui |
| 8 | Meghan Collison | 47 | 18 | SS08 to FW23 | Proenza Schouler , Anna Sui , Rodarte |
| 9 | Heather Diamond Strongarm | 41 | 9 | FW23 to SS27 | Anna Sui , Ralph Lauren , Altuzarra |
| 10 | Agel Akol | 38 | 8 | SS24 to SS27 | Altuzarra , Proenza Schouler , Fforme |
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Canadian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- 5 FW21
- 10 SS22
- 22 FW22
- 23 SS23
- 18 FW23
- 25 SS24
- 24 FW24
- 23 SS25
- 20 FW25
- 25 SS26
- 19 FW26
- 21 SS27
Distinct Canadian models with at least one show in New York that season, every category. 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
Canadian models took 4.6% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 10.0% in 2008.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Canadian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 78 | 10.0% | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | 54 | 5.6% | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | 14 | 3.2% | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | 11 | 4.7% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 74 | 5.4% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 73 | 4.3% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 124 | 4.8% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 100 | 3.8% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 129 | 4.0% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 104 | 3.1% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 102 | 2.9% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 98 | 2.6% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 115 | 2.9% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | 8 | 4.1% | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 72 | 3.2% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 110 | 3.4% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 161 | 4.8% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 102 | 3.6% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 110 | 3.6% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 75 | 4.6% | 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 = Canadian 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.
Canadian models new to New York Fashion Week
Canadian 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 | Stef Bonomo | 12 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2025 | Area , Zankov , 7 FOR ALL Mankind |
| 2 | Charlotte Tomas | 4 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2013 | Zankov , Aisling Camps , Sabyasachi |
| 3 | Emaan Zishan | 4 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Ralph Lauren , Tory Burch , Calvin Klein Collection |
| 4 | Jerzy Madison | 4 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2024 | Sandy Liang , Patbo , Aisling Camps |
| 5 | Katie Robinson | 4 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Spring/Summer 2025 | Area , Sandy Liang , Ashlyn |
| 6 | Nyaluak Gatluak | 4 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Thom Browne , Brandon Maxwell , Sandy Liang |
| 7 | Sooleen Park | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Threeasfour , Elena Velez , Meruert Tolegen |
| 8 | Eden Sundet | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Off-White |
| 9 | Renee Bellerive | 1 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2023 | 7 FOR ALL Mankind |
Houses in New York that cast the most Canadian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Canadian models since 2025
- Ashley Brokaw
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Rachel Chandler
- Nico Mao
- Shawn Dezan
- David Chen
- Evagria Sergeeva
- Jess Hallett
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Canadian model at New York Fashion Week?
Herieth Paul, with 79 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 20 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Canadian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
21 Canadian 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. 19 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Canadian models at New York Fashion Week?
Marc Jacobs leads with 77 documented appearances by 39 Canadian models in New York, followed by Proenza Schouler and Carolina Herrera.
Cite as: Tectova, “Canadian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/canada/new-york.