Ethiopian models at Paris Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 12 Ethiopian models have walked at least one show in Paris since 2002. 7 of them have walked ten or more there. Liya Kebede leads with 82 Paris shows across 30 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 Ethiopian 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
12 models on record in Paris. Showing the first 10 of 12 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liya Kebede | 82 | 30 | SS02 to FW25 | Louis Vuitton , Chanel , Lanvin |
| 2 | Shanelle Nyasiase | 77 | 12 | FW17 to FW26 | Alexander McQueen , Rick Owens , Dries Van Noten |
| 3 | Amar Akway | 60 | 12 | SS20 to FW25 | Dries Van Noten , Chanel , Hermès |
| 4 | Tsion Teferi | 23 | 5 | FW24 to FW26 | Doublet , Lacoste , Officine Générale |
| 5 | Ezekiel Conteh | 14 | 6 | FW24 to SS27 | Ann Demeulemeester , Ami Alexandre Mattiussi , Louis Vuitton |
| 6 | Lula Kenfe | 11 | 5 | FW15 to FW17 | Thom Browne , Issey Miyake , Hermès |
| 7 | Dotain Yeshitela | 10 | 4 | FW19 to SS22 | Lanvin , Rokh , Dior |
| 8 | Yelibe Tilahun | 6 | 3 | SS22 to FW26 | Kiko Kostadinov , Yohji Yamamoto , Rick Owens |
| 9 | Shwayeh Cooke | 3 | 2 | SS23 to FW23 | Kolor , Noir Kei Ninomiya , Dawei |
| 10 | Alewya Demmisse | 1 | 1 | FW24 | Jean Paul Gaultier |
Show 2 more models
| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Mekdalawit Mequanent | 1 | 1 | SS22 | Jacquemus |
| 12 | Sifan Hunde | 1 | 1 | SS25 | Hermès |
Ethiopian models at Paris Fashion Week, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 5 SS22
- 1 FW22
- 4 SS23
- 3 FW23
- 2 SS24
- 5 FW24
- 5 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 3 SS26
- 4 FW26
- 1 SS27
Distinct Ethiopian 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
Ethiopian models took 0.18% of Paris runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 1.4% in 2005.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Ethiopian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10 | 1.4% | 728 | 748 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0.37% | 1,072 | 1,103 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0.08% | 1,200 | 1,267 |
| 2008 | 4 | 0.19% | 2,130 | 2,277 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0.33% | 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 | 1 | 0.02% | 4,020 | 4,353 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0.04% | 4,799 | 5,456 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0.06% | 5,352 | 6,351 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0.23% | 5,626 | 6,681 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0.15% | 5,874 | 6,910 |
| 2018 | 31 | 0.45% | 6,878 | 7,975 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0.37% | 7,635 | 8,815 |
| 2020 | 36 | 0.48% | 7,551 | 8,478 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0.88% | 1,701 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0.23% | 4,888 | 5,299 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0.23% | 7,729 | 8,561 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0.28% | 8,077 | 8,862 |
| 2025 | 19 | 0.24% | 7,757 | 8,490 |
| 2026 | 25 | 0.30% | 8,336 | 8,846 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 5 | 0.18% | 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 = Ethiopian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2005, the first year with 500 or more Paris appearances on record.
Houses in Paris that cast the most Ethiopian models
Casting directors in Paris who cast the most Ethiopian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Ethiopian model at Paris Fashion Week?
Liya Kebede, with 82 shows in Paris on public record since 2002, across 30 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Ethiopian models walked Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
1 Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian models at Paris Fashion Week?
Dries Van Noten leads with 18 documented appearances by 3 Ethiopian models in Paris, followed by Alexander McQueen and Hermès.
Cite as: Tectova, “Ethiopian models at Paris Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/ethiopia/paris.