Ivorian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 7 Ivorian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 1 of them have walked ten or more there. Adonis Bosso leads with 18 New York shows across 10 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 Ivorian 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
7 models on record in New York.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adonis Bosso | 18 | 10 | SS13 to SS19 | Jeremy Scott , Todd Snyder , John Elliott Co |
| 2 | Samuel Elie | 8 | 4 | SS25 to SS27 | Ulla Johnson , Thom Browne , Ralph Lauren |
| 3 | Macky Dabo | 3 | 3 | FW20 to SS23 | Parsons Mfa , Telfar , Just In Xx |
| 4 | Alima Fofana | 2 | 2 | SS14 to FW14 | Naeem Khan , Tracy Reese |
| 5 | Désiré Mia | 2 | 1 | FW18 | Bottega Veneta , Chen Peng |
| 6 | Aziz Bah | 1 | 1 | FW26 | Ralph Lauren |
| 7 | Odile Gautreau | 1 | 1 | SS23 | Selkie |
Ivorian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- SS22
- 1 FW22
- 2 SS23
- FW23
- SS24
- FW24
- 1 SS25
- FW25
- 1 SS26
- 2 FW26
- 1 SS27
Distinct Ivorian 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.
Share of New York runway appearances
Ivorian models took 0.06% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.18% in 2013.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Ivorian | 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 | 3 | 0.18% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0.23% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0.08% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0.19% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0.06% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0.06% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0.03% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0.03% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0.04% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0.06% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0.04% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 7 | 0.23% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 1 | 0.06% | 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 = Ivorian 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.
Ivorian models new to New York Fashion Week
Ivorian 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 | Aziz Bah | 1 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Ralph Lauren |
Houses in New York that cast the most Ivorian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Ivorian models since 2025
- Caroline Moxley
- Kelsey Lafferty
- Anita Bitton
- Sivan Currie
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Ivorian model at New York Fashion Week?
Adonis Bosso, with 18 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 10 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Ivorian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
1 Ivorian model has 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. 2 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Ivorian models at New York Fashion Week?
Jeremy Scott leads with 4 documented appearances by 1 Ivorian model in New York, followed by Ralph Lauren and John Elliott Co.
Cite as: Tectova, “Ivorian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/ivory-coast/new-york.