French models at London Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 216 French models have walked at least one show in London since 2002. 28 of them have walked ten or more there. Rouguy Faye leads with 26 London shows across 8 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 French 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
216 models on record in London. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in London | Seasons | London span | Houses in London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rouguy Faye | 26 | 8 | FW19 to FW25 | Richard Quinn , Roksanda , Halpern |
| 2 | Arthur Gosse | 20 | 5 | FW13 to SS16 | Margaret Howell , Xander Zhou , Richard Nicoll |
| 3 | Cyrielle Lalande | 20 | 7 | SS18 to FW23 | J.W. Anderson , Christopher Kane , Simone Rocha |
| 4 | Lea Issarni | 19 | 6 | FW16 to FW18 | J.W. Anderson , Christopher Kane , Peter Pilotto |
| 5 | Marie Piovesan | 17 | 8 | FW12 to FW16 | Christopher Kane , Richard Nicoll , Peter Pilotto |
| 6 | Assa Baradji | 16 | 10 | SS18 to SS27 | Burberry , J.W. Anderson , Simone Rocha |
| 7 | Cindy Bruna | 16 | 7 | SS14 to FW23 | Daks , Antonio Berardi , Alexander McQueen |
| 8 | Elliot Vulliod | 16 | 6 | SS14 to FW16 | J.W. Anderson , Pringle Of Scotland , Dunhill |
| 9 | Kathia Nseke | 16 | 4 | FW17 to FW19 | Margaret Howell , Toga , Burberry |
| 10 | Diacaria Kreminta | 15 | 5 | SS18 to FW20 | Margaret Howell , Edward Crutchley , Wales Bonner |
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French models at London Fashion Week, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 1 SS22
- 18 FW22
- 24 SS23
- 22 FW23
- 15 SS24
- 21 FW24
- 11 SS25
- 13 FW25
- 14 SS26
- 17 FW26
- 7 SS27
Distinct French models with at least one show in London 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. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of London runway appearances
French models took 1.9% of London runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 7.5% in 2013.
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| Year | French | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 55 | 7.5% | 733 | 855 |
| 2014 | 87 | 6.1% | 1,417 | 1,703 |
| 2015 | 91 | 4.7% | 1,916 | 2,438 |
| 2016 | 113 | 6.1% | 1,845 | 2,487 |
| 2017 | 128 | 7.7% | 1,656 | 2,127 |
| 2018 | 60 | 4.0% | 1,505 | 1,942 |
| 2019 | 98 | 4.2% | 2,308 | 2,866 |
| 2020 | 89 | 4.0% | 2,216 | 2,656 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3.7% | 164 | 201 |
| 2022 | 25 | 2.6% | 945 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 73 | 4.3% | 1,691 | 1,948 |
| 2024 | 60 | 3.3% | 1,803 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 38 | 2.6% | 1,486 | 1,698 |
| 2026 | 52 | 3.7% | 1,394 | 1,587 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 10 | 1.9% | 528 | 596 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 528 London appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 596 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in London, every category, by season year. Share = French appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2013, the first year with 500 or more London appearances on record.
French models new to London Fashion Week
French 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 | Kadiata Ba | 8 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2023 | Patrick McDowell , Roksanda , Noon By Noor |
| 2 | Lou Seriot | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2023 | Conner Ives , Emilia Wickstead , Thevxlley |
| 3 | Aurelia Coillou | 2 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2024 | Richard Quinn , Tove |
| 4 | Douta Sidibe | 2 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Spring/Summer 2022 | Burberry |
| 5 | Ibtissam Adlimi | 2 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Bora Aksu , Emilia Wickstead |
| 6 | Remi Beugnez | 2 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Charlie Constantinou , Maximilian Raynor |
| 7 | Alexis Tiem | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2019 | Burberry |
| 8 | Chloé Vero | 1 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2019 | Karoline Vitto |
| 9 | Laura Savy | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2025 | Burberry |
| 10 | Makhan Sakho | 1 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2023 | Central Saint Martins MA |
Houses in London that cast the most French models
Casting directors in London who cast the most French models since 2025
- Anita Bitton
- Najia Saad
- Troy Fearn
- Ben Grimes
- George Raymond Stead
- Helena Balladino
- Jussi Vuorenlehto
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast French model at London Fashion Week?
Rouguy Faye, with 26 shows in London on public record since 2002, across 8 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many French models walked London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
7 French models have a show on record in London for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 21 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 17 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most French models at London Fashion Week?
Burberry leads with 72 documented appearances by 48 French models in London, followed by J.W. Anderson and Margaret Howell.
Cite as: Tectova, “French models at London Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/france/london.