Kazakh models at Paris Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 19 Kazakh models have walked at least one show in Paris since 2002. 7 of them have walked ten or more there. Zlata Semenko leads with 41 Paris shows across 9 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 Kazakh 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
19 models on record in Paris. Showing the first 10 of 19 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zlata Semenko | 41 | 9 | FW15 to FW20 | Haider Ackermann , Dries Van Noten , Elie Saab |
| 2 | Bibi Sharipova | 23 | 7 | FW16 to FW26 | Stéphane Rolland , Georges Hobeika , Ulyana Sergeenko |
| 3 | Alyona Subbotina | 20 | 7 | FW11 to SS22 | Issey Miyake , Givenchy , Rick Owens |
| 4 | Aljan Jandarbekov | 13 | 2 | FW26 to SS27 | Louis Vuitton , Dries Van Noten , Loewe |
| 5 | Nurs Ondassynuly | 13 | 5 | SS24 to SS26 | Comme des Garcons Homme Plus , Issey Miyake , Vivienne Westwood |
| 6 | Erik Ilin | 12 | 4 | FW25 to SS27 | Louis Vuitton , Juun.J , Isabel Marant |
| 7 | Sophie Bozhenova | 10 | 5 | SS23 to FW26 | Elie Saab , Valentino , Alexis Mabille |
| 8 | Aldiyar Amangeldy | 9 | 3 | FW24 to FW25 | Juun.J , Loewe , Balenciaga |
| 9 | Ali Daniyarov | 9 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Dries Van Noten , Sacai , Loewe |
| 10 | Dana Dobrinskaya | 8 | 4 | FW19 to FW22 | Dior , Ami Alexandre Mattiussi , Shiatzy Chen |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in Paris | Seasons | Paris span | Houses in Paris |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Alexandra Titarenko | 5 | 3 | SS14 to FW22 | Chanel , Jil Sander , Christian Wijnants |
| 12 | Kamila Sarinova | 5 | 4 | FW22 to SS27 | Miu Miu , Comme des Garçons , Acne Studios |
| 13 | Lisa Han | 4 | 2 | FW22 to SS27 | Yohji Yamamoto , Vivienne Westwood , Maison Mihara Yasuhiro |
| 14 | Sasha Reimer | 4 | 2 | SS16 to FW16 | Raf Simons , Berluti , White Mountaineering |
| 15 | Zak | 4 | 2 | SS17 to FW18 | Miu Miu , Leonard Paris , Koché |
| 16 | Danil Uspenskiy | 3 | 2 | SS20 to FW21 | Junya Watanabe , Walter Van Beirendonck , Kolor |
| 17 | Alek Alexeyeva | 2 | 1 | SS09 | Barbara Bui , Cacharel |
| 18 | Yana Grinkova | 2 | 2 | FW23 to FW24 | Valentino , Issey Miyake |
| 19 | Yana Kim | 2 | 2 | SS18 to FW18 | Talbot Runhof , Guo Pei |
Kazakh models at Paris Fashion Week, season by season
- 1 FW21
- 1 SS22
- 4 FW22
- 2 SS23
- 3 FW23
- 2 SS24
- 4 FW24
- 3 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 4 SS26
- 5 FW26
- 5 SS27
Distinct Kazakh 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. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of Paris runway appearances
Kazakh models took 0.53% of Paris runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.13% in 2009.
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| Year | Kazakh | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Not on record | Not on record | 728 | 748 |
| 2006 | Not on record | Not on record | 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 | 2 | 0.13% | 1,518 | 1,633 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,032 | 1,073 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0.13% | 796 | 814 |
| 2012 | 4 | 0.16% | 2,444 | 2,546 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0.05% | 4,020 | 4,353 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0.25% | 4,799 | 5,456 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0.17% | 5,352 | 6,351 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0.41% | 5,626 | 6,681 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0.20% | 5,874 | 6,910 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0.19% | 6,878 | 7,975 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0.24% | 7,635 | 8,815 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0.11% | 7,551 | 8,478 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0.12% | 1,701 | 1,822 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0.14% | 4,888 | 5,299 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0.10% | 7,729 | 8,561 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0.19% | 8,077 | 8,862 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0.23% | 7,757 | 8,490 |
| 2026 | 20 | 0.24% | 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 = Kazakh appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2005, the first year with 500 or more Paris appearances on record.
Kazakh models new to Paris Fashion Week
Kazakh 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 | Aljan Jandarbekov | 13 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Fall/Winter 2026 | Louis Vuitton , Dries Van Noten , Loewe |
Houses in Paris that cast the most Kazakh models
Casting directors in Paris who cast the most Kazakh models since 2025
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Ashley Brokaw
- Alejandra Perez
- Anita Bitton
- Evagria Sergeeva
- David Chen
- Ilai Dov
- Calvin Wilson
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Kazakh model at Paris Fashion Week?
Zlata Semenko, with 41 shows in Paris on public record since 2002, across 9 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Kazakh models walked Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
5 Kazakh 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. 5 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Kazakh models at Paris Fashion Week?
Dries Van Noten leads with 9 documented appearances by 3 Kazakh models in Paris, followed by Haider Ackermann and Issey Miyake.
Cite as: Tectova, “Kazakh models at Paris Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/kazakhstan/paris.