Norwegian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 27 Norwegian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 8 of them have walked ten or more there. Siri Tollerod leads with 31 New York shows across 9 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 Norwegian 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
27 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 | Siri Tollerod | 31 | 9 | SS08 to FW12 | Marc Jacobs , Carolina Herrera , DKNY |
| 2 | Erjona Ala | 22 | 5 | SS12 to SS15 | Carolina Herrera , Proenza Schouler , Zimmermann |
| 3 | Frida Aasen | 20 | 12 | SS13 to FW24 | Laquan Smith , Carolina Herrera , Jeremy Scott |
| 4 | Siri Lehland | 20 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Christian Siriano , Laquan Smith , The Blonds |
| 5 | Hildie Gifstad | 16 | 11 | FW11 to FW20 | Thom Browne , Marina Moscone , Bibhu Mohapatra |
| 6 | Iselin Steiro | 16 | 10 | SS05 to SS27 | Calvin Klein , Anna Sui , Alexander Wang |
| 7 | Ragnhild Jevne | 14 | 8 | FW09 to SS27 | Son Jung Wan , Naeem Khan , Lela Rose |
| 8 | Jeenu Mahadevan | 11 | 5 | FW19 to FW26 | Ralph Lauren , Michael Kors , Prabal Gurung |
| 9 | Charlize Cotton | 7 | 4 | SS20 to SS23 | Marc Jacobs , Naeem Khan , Libertine |
| 10 | Sunniva Vaatevik | 7 | 2 | SS17 to FW17 | Sies Marjan , Carolina Herrera , Akris |
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Norwegian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- SS22
- 6 FW22
- 2 SS23
- 2 FW23
- 2 SS24
- 1 FW24
- 3 SS25
- 2 FW25
- 2 SS26
- 1 FW26
- 3 SS27
Distinct Norwegian models with at least one show in New York 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.
Share of New York runway appearances
Norwegian models took 0.24% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 1.3% in 2008.
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| Year | Norwegian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10 | 1.3% | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1.0% | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | 11 | 2.5% | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2.1% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 19 | 1.4% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0.94% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0.51% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0.76% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0.22% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0.29% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0.03% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0.34% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 28 | 0.71% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0.40% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0.16% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 6 | 0.18% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0.46% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 11 | 0.36% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 4 | 0.24% | 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 = Norwegian 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.
Norwegian models new to New York Fashion Week
Norwegian 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 | Tora Grieg-Cappelen | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2024 | Jason Wu |
Houses in New York that cast the most Norwegian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Norwegian models since 2025
- Ashley Brokaw
- Caroline Moxley
- David Milosevich
- Kelsey Lafferty
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Norwegian model at New York Fashion Week?
Siri Tollerod, with 31 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 9 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Norwegian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
3 Norwegian 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. 1 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Norwegian models at New York Fashion Week?
Marc Jacobs leads with 12 documented appearances by 7 Norwegian models in New York, followed by Carolina Herrera and Laquan Smith.
Cite as: Tectova, “Norwegian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/norway/new-york.