Colombian models at Paris Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 13 Colombian models have walked at least one show in Paris since 2002. 5 of them have walked ten or more there. Nazarit Machin leads with 37 Paris shows across 8 seasons.
Share figures use the 6,383 of 8,261 models on record in Paris since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Colombian models at Paris Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in Paris since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
13 models on record in Paris. Showing the first 10 of 13 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazarit Machin | 37 | 8 | FW22 to FW26 | Louis Vuitton , Dior , Miu Miu |
| 2 | Keny Salgado | 35 | 7 | SS24 to SS27 | Ashi Studio , Burç Akyol , Dior |
| 3 | Natalia Montero | 35 | 11 | FW18 to SS25 | Giambattista Valli , Ann Demeulemeester , Balenciaga |
| 4 | Valentina Castro | 18 | 7 | FW23 to FW26 | Louis Vuitton , Dior , Rabanne |
| 5 | Honey Ordonez | 10 | 4 | SS24 to SS26 | Dior , Issey Miyake , Casablanca |
| 6 | Elaine Palacio | 8 | 5 | FW21 to FW25 | Jacquemus , Yohji Yamamoto , Thom Browne |
| 7 | Kaina Mercado | 5 | 2 | SS18 to FW18 | Véronique Leroy , Valentin Yudashkin , VICTORIA/TOMAS |
| 8 | Valentina Caicedo | 4 | 2 | SS26 to FW26 | Nina Ricci , Rick Owens , Shiatzy Chen |
| 9 | Geo Cervantes | 3 | 3 | SS20 to SS24 | Leonard Paris , Rahul Mishra , Moon Young Hee |
| 10 | Laura Monsalve | 2 | 2 | FW19 to SS20 | Off-White |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Salomon Diaz | 1 | 1 | FW19 | Ami Alexandre Mattiussi |
| 12 | Sergio Perdomo | 1 | 1 | SS26 | Jacquemus |
| 13 | Silvia Perdomo | 1 | 1 | SS23 | Giorgio Armani Prive |
Colombian models at Paris Fashion Week, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 2 SS22
- 1 FW22
- 3 SS23
- 2 FW23
- 6 SS24
- 5 FW24
- 6 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 6 SS26
- 4 FW26
- 1 SS27
Distinct Colombian models with at least one show in Paris that season, every category. A hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Share of Paris runway appearances
Colombian models took 0.11% of Paris runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.09% in 2018.
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| Year | Colombian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Not on record | Not on record | 728 | 748 |
| 2006 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,072 | 1,103 |
| 2007 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,200 | 1,267 |
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,130 | 2,277 |
| 2009 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,518 | 1,633 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,032 | 1,073 |
| 2011 | Not on record | Not on record | 796 | 814 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,444 | 2,546 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 4,020 | 4,353 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 4,799 | 5,456 |
| 2015 | Not on record | Not on record | 5,352 | 6,351 |
| 2016 | Not on record | Not on record | 5,626 | 6,681 |
| 2017 | Not on record | Not on record | 5,874 | 6,910 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0.09% | 6,878 | 7,975 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0.24% | 7,635 | 8,815 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0.15% | 7,551 | 8,478 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0.18% | 1,701 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0.08% | 4,888 | 5,299 |
| 2023 | 14 | 0.18% | 7,729 | 8,561 |
| 2024 | 27 | 0.33% | 8,077 | 8,862 |
| 2025 | 40 | 0.52% | 7,757 | 8,490 |
| 2026 | 34 | 0.41% | 8,336 | 8,846 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 3 | 0.11% | 2,822 | 3,023 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 2,822 Paris appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 3,023 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in Paris, every category, by season year. Share = Colombian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2005, the first year with 500 or more Paris appearances on record.
Colombian models new to Paris Fashion Week
Colombian models whose first Paris season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by Paris shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First Paris season | First Big Four season | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valentina Caicedo | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Nina Ricci , Rick Owens , Shiatzy Chen |
| 2 | Sergio Perdomo | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2025 | Jacquemus |
Houses in Paris that cast the most Colombian models
Casting directors in Paris who cast the most Colombian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Colombian model at Paris Fashion Week?
Nazarit Machin, with 37 shows in Paris on public record since 2002, across 8 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Colombian models walked Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
1 Colombian model has a show on record in Paris for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 4 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Colombian models at Paris Fashion Week?
Dior leads with 10 documented appearances by 4 Colombian models in Paris, followed by Louis Vuitton and Jacquemus.
Cite as: Tectova, “Colombian models at Paris Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/colombia/paris.