Ethiopian models at London Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 9 Ethiopian models have walked at least one show in London since 2002. 2 of them have walked ten or more there. Shanelle Nyasiase leads with 16 London shows across 4 seasons.
Share figures use the 3,986 of 5,168 models on record in London since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Ethiopian models at London Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in London since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
9 models on record in London.
| Rank | Model | Shows in London | Seasons | London span | Houses in London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shanelle Nyasiase | 16 | 4 | SS18 to FW24 | Erdem , David Koma , Emilia Wickstead |
| 2 | Yelibe Tilahun | 10 | 2 | FW22 to SS23 | Mark Fast , Paul Costelloe , Huishan Zhang |
| 3 | Alewya Demmisse | 8 | 4 | FW14 to FW18 | House Of Holland , Paul Smith , Marques Almeida |
| 4 | Tsion Teferi | 7 | 4 | SS25 to FW26 | Kent & Curwen , Noon By Noor , Emilia Wickstead |
| 5 | Amar Akway | 3 | 2 | FW20 to SS24 | Erdem , Christopher Kane , Tove |
| 6 | Liya Kebede | 3 | 3 | FW08 to SS19 | Victoria Beckham , Tom Ford , Aquascutum |
| 7 | Sifan Hunde | 2 | 2 | SS25 to FW25 | 16Arlington , Sinéad O'Dwyer |
| 8 | Ezekiel Conteh | 1 | 1 | SS26 | Aaron Esh |
| 9 | Lula Kenfe | 1 | 1 | FW15 | Ktz |
Ethiopian models at London Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- SS22
- 1 FW22
- 1 SS23
- FW23
- 1 SS24
- 1 FW24
- 2 SS25
- 2 FW25
- 2 SS26
- 1 FW26
- SS27
Distinct Ethiopian models with at least one show in London that season, every category. A hairline marks a season with none on record. Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Share of London runway appearances
Ethiopian models were last on record in London in 2026, with 0.36% of runway appearances that year.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Ethiopian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0.14% | 733 | 855 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0.21% | 1,417 | 1,703 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0.10% | 1,916 | 2,438 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0.16% | 1,845 | 2,487 |
| 2017 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,656 | 2,127 |
| 2018 | 7 | 0.47% | 1,505 | 1,942 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0.17% | 2,308 | 2,866 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0.09% | 2,216 | 2,656 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 164 | 201 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0.32% | 945 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0.41% | 1,691 | 1,948 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0.44% | 1,803 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0.34% | 1,486 | 1,698 |
| 2026 | 5 | 0.36% | 1,394 | 1,587 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | Not on record | Not on record | 528 | 596 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 1,394 London appearances with a nationality on record in 2026, of 1,587 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in London, every category, by season year. Share = Ethiopian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2013, the first year with 500 or more London appearances on record.
Ethiopian models new to London Fashion Week
Ethiopian models whose first London season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by London shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First London season | First Big Four season | Houses in London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel Conteh | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2024 | Aaron Esh |
Houses in London that cast the most Ethiopian models
Casting directors in London who cast the most Ethiopian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Ethiopian model at London Fashion Week?
Shanelle Nyasiase, with 16 shows in London on public record since 2002, across 4 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which houses cast the most Ethiopian models at London Fashion Week?
Kent & Curwen leads with 4 documented appearances by 1 Ethiopian model in London, followed by Emilia Wickstead and Erdem.
Cite as: Tectova, “Ethiopian models at London Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/ethiopia/london.