Indian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 30 Indian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 8 of them have walked ten or more there. Dipti Sharma leads with 44 New York shows across 14 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 Indian 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
30 models on record in New York. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dipti Sharma | 44 | 14 | FW18 to SS27 | Pamella Roland , Christian Cowan , Laquan Smith |
| 2 | Bhumika Arora | 31 | 10 | FW15 to FW20 | Anna Sui , Carolina Herrera , Prabal Gurung |
| 3 | Pooja Mor | 25 | 7 | SS16 to SS21 | Prabal Gurung , Zimmermann , Brock Collection |
| 4 | Ashley Radjarame | 17 | 4 | SS22 to FW24 | Tory Burch , Proenza Schouler , Altuzarra |
| 5 | Vanessa Tyagi | 13 | 7 | SS22 to FW26 | Tibi , Ulla Johnson , Prabal Gurung |
| 6 | Avanti Nagrath | 11 | 4 | SS23 to SS27 | Jason Wu , Michael Kors , Altuzarra |
| 7 | Radhika Nair | 11 | 4 | FW17 to SS19 | Sies Marjan , Anna Sui , Zimmermann |
| 8 | Ujjwala Raut | 10 | 7 | FW03 to SS27 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Michael Kors , Prabal Gurung |
| 9 | Anjali Lama | 7 | 6 | FW22 to SS26 | Christian Cowan , Prabal Gurung , Bach Mai |
| 10 | Anugraha Natarajan | 6 | 2 | FW24 to FW25 | Prabal Gurung , Bibhu Mohapatra , Eckhaus Latta |
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Indian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 3 SS22
- 4 FW22
- 4 SS23
- 5 FW23
- 7 SS24
- 7 FW24
- 6 SS25
- 6 FW25
- 6 SS26
- 4 FW26
- 5 SS27
Distinct Indian models with at least one show in New York that season, every category. 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 New York runway appearances
Indian models took 0.67% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.06% in 2013.
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| Year | Indian | 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 | Not on record | Not on record | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0.06% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0.08% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0.59% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0.21% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0.37% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0.69% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 37 | 0.94% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0.52% | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 21 | 0.93% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0.65% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1.1% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0.84% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 18 | 0.59% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 11 | 0.67% | 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 = Indian 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.
Indian models new to New York Fashion Week
Indian 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 | Deepak Gupta | 3 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2024 | Christian Siriano , Sergio Hudson , Luar |
| 2 | Nakul Bhardwaj | 3 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2025 | Eckhaus Latta , Libertine , Campillo |
| 3 | Kirandeep Chahal | 2 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2023 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Threeasfour |
| 4 | Taino Uppal | 1 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Ralph Lauren |
Houses in New York that cast the most Indian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Indian models since 2025
- Caroline Moxley
- Chad Thompson
- Kelsey Lafferty
- Arianna Pradarelli
- Ashley Brokaw
- Barbara Pfister
- Blair Broll
- Ignacio Murillo
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Indian model at New York Fashion Week?
Dipti Sharma, with 44 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 14 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Indian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
5 Indian 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. 4 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Indian models at New York Fashion Week?
Prabal Gurung leads with 13 documented appearances by 8 Indian models in New York, followed by Bibhu Mohapatra and Pamella Roland.
Cite as: Tectova, “Indian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/india/new-york.