Indian models at Paris Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 47 Indian models have walked at least one show in Paris since 2002. 9 of them have walked ten or more there. Ashley Radjarame leads with 55 Paris shows across 13 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 Indian 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
47 models on record in Paris. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Radjarame | 55 | 13 | SS20 to FW26 | Louis Vuitton , Rabanne , Isabel Marant |
| 2 | Bhumika Arora | 36 | 7 | FW14 to FW17 | Balmain , Dries Van Noten , Hermès |
| 3 | Radhika Nair | 28 | 6 | SS17 to FW19 | Balenciaga , Chloé , Lemaire |
| 4 | Kirandeep Chahal | 25 | 7 | FW23 to SS27 | Dries Van Noten , Rick Owens , Kolor |
| 5 | Pooja Mor | 21 | 5 | SS16 to FW26 | Atlein , Alexander McQueen , Elie Saab |
| 6 | Nayonikaa Shetty | 20 | 5 | SS24 to SS26 | Dries Van Noten , Giambattista Valli , Vivienne Westwood |
| 7 | Avanti Nagrath | 19 | 5 | FW22 to FW25 | Chanel , Hermès , Courrèges |
| 8 | Tuhir Brahmbhatt | 15 | 5 | SS19 to FW22 | Louis Vuitton , Kenzo , Amiri |
| 9 | Arya Bendkhale | 10 | 7 | FW18 to FW25 | Celia Kritharioti , Jil Sander , Kenzo |
| 10 | Aman Shah | 9 | 3 | SS26 to SS27 | Taakk , Rick Owens , Auralee |
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Indian models at Paris Fashion Week, season by season
- 3 FW21
- 5 SS22
- 7 FW22
- 7 SS23
- 10 FW23
- 10 SS24
- 8 FW24
- 6 SS25
- 9 FW25
- 12 SS26
- 15 FW26
- 7 SS27
Distinct Indian models with at least one show in Paris 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 Paris runway appearances
Indian models took 0.53% of Paris runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.09% in 2006.
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| Year | Indian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Not on record | Not on record | 728 | 748 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0.09% | 1,072 | 1,103 |
| 2007 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,200 | 1,267 |
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,130 | 2,277 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0.07% | 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 | 3 | 0.07% | 4,020 | 4,353 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0.06% | 4,799 | 5,456 |
| 2015 | 12 | 0.22% | 5,352 | 6,351 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0.28% | 5,626 | 6,681 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0.27% | 5,874 | 6,910 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0.25% | 6,878 | 7,975 |
| 2019 | 34 | 0.45% | 7,635 | 8,815 |
| 2020 | 48 | 0.64% | 7,551 | 8,478 |
| 2021 | 15 | 0.88% | 1,701 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 33 | 0.68% | 4,888 | 5,299 |
| 2023 | 42 | 0.54% | 7,729 | 8,561 |
| 2024 | 54 | 0.67% | 8,077 | 8,862 |
| 2025 | 29 | 0.37% | 7,757 | 8,490 |
| 2026 | 56 | 0.67% | 8,336 | 8,846 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 15 | 0.53% | 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 = Indian appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2005, the first year with 500 or more Paris appearances on record.
Indian models new to Paris Fashion Week
Indian models whose first Paris season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by Paris shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First Paris season | First Big Four season | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aman Shah | 9 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Taakk , Rick Owens , Auralee |
| 2 | Abhishek Prakash | 5 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Dries Van Noten , Rick Owens , Y-3 |
| 3 | Bhoomi Yadav | 5 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Chanel , Off-White |
| 4 | Chenna Reddy | 3 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Ami Alexandre Mattiussi , Ziggy Chen , Kartik Research |
| 5 | Jainil Nawariya | 3 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Louis Vuitton , Agnès b. , Nahmias |
| 6 | Nishita Toppo | 3 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Kartik Research , Charlie Le Mindu |
| 7 | Sanjeev | 3 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Jacquemus , Feng Chen Wang |
| 8 | Om Sonawane | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Peet Dullaert |
Houses in Paris that cast the most Indian models
Casting directors in Paris who cast the most Indian models since 2025
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Indian model at Paris Fashion Week?
Ashley Radjarame, with 55 shows in Paris on public record since 2002, across 13 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Indian models walked Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
7 Indian models have 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. 15 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Indian models at Paris Fashion Week?
Louis Vuitton leads with 17 documented appearances by 6 Indian models in Paris, followed by Dries Van Noten and Chanel.
Cite as: Tectova, “Indian models at Paris Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/india/paris.