Croatian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 16 Croatian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 5 of them have walked ten or more there. Faretta leads with 25 New York shows across 7 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 Croatian 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
16 models on record in New York. Showing the first 10 of 16 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faretta | 25 | 7 | SS17 to SS27 | Anna Sui , Michael Kors , Carolina Herrera |
| 2 | Ana Buljevic | 23 | 10 | FW14 to FW20 | Dennis Basso , Reem Acra , Ohne Titel |
| 3 | Valerija Sestic | 15 | 4 | SS12 to SS14 | Oscar de la Renta , Jeremy Scott , Carolina Herrera |
| 4 | Sara Soric | 11 | 7 | FW18 to SS26 | Versace , Elie Saab , Marc Jacobs |
| 5 | Matea Brakus | 10 | 3 | SS24 to SS25 | Marc Jacobs , Proenza Schouler , Tory Burch |
| 6 | Paula Marcina | 8 | 2 | SS14 to FW14 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Lela Rose , Zimmermann |
| 7 | Chloe Memisevic | 6 | 3 | SS11 to FW13 | Marc Jacobs , Proenza Schouler , Custo Barcelona |
| 8 | Hana Grizelj | 6 | 3 | FW23 to SS25 | Proenza Schouler , Tibi , Brandon Maxwell |
| 9 | Nina G | 6 | 4 | SS20 to SS26 | Collina Strada , Marni , Linder |
| 10 | Ana Plisnic | 4 | 1 | SS27 | Tibi , Kallmeyer , TWP |
Show 6 more models
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Anita Lijic | 3 | 2 | SS14 to FW14 | Nicole Miller , Jeremy Scott , Creatures Of The Wind Comfort |
| 12 | Daisy Cvit | 3 | 2 | FW17 to FW18 | Anna Sui , Marc Jacobs , Derek Lam |
| 13 | Lorena Relja | 2 | 1 | FW24 | Libertine , Son Jung Wan |
| 14 | Kristina Salinovic | 1 | 1 | SS12 | Altuzarra |
| 15 | Lota Blaskovic | 1 | 1 | FW26 | Carolina Herrera |
| 16 | Yvonne Bevanda | 1 | 1 | Not on record | Chanel |
Croatian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- SS22
- FW22
- 2 SS23
- 1 FW23
- 1 SS24
- 3 FW24
- 2 SS25
- 1 FW25
- 2 SS26
- 1 FW26
- 2 SS27
Distinct Croatian 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
Croatian models took 0.30% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 1.7% in 2011.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Croatian | 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 | 4 | 1.7% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 10 | 0.74% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0.35% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0.54% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0.34% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0.09% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0.35% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0.31% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0.21% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0.46% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0.12% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0.36% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 6 | 0.21% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0.10% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 5 | 0.30% | 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 = Croatian 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.
Croatian models new to New York Fashion Week
Croatian 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 | Ana Plisnic | 4 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Tibi , Kallmeyer , TWP |
| 2 | Lota Blaskovic | 1 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Carolina Herrera |
Houses in New York that cast the most Croatian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Croatian models since 2025
- David Chen
- Eli Xavier
- Jess Hallett
- Jon James
- Nico Mao
- Nicola Kast
- Rachel Chandler
- Ricky Michiels
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Croatian model at New York Fashion Week?
Faretta, with 25 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 7 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Croatian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
2 Croatian 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. 1 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Croatian models at New York Fashion Week?
Marc Jacobs leads with 7 documented appearances by 6 Croatian models in New York, followed by Jeremy Scott and Anna Sui.
Cite as: Tectova, “Croatian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/croatia/new-york.