Senegalese models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 46 Senegalese models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 15 of them have walked ten or more there. Elodie Guipaud leads with 36 New York shows across 8 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 Senegalese 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
46 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 | Elodie Guipaud | 36 | 8 | SS24 to SS27 | Tory Burch , Khaite , Coach |
| 2 | Fatou Jobe | 27 | 13 | FW18 to FW26 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Ulla Johnson , Marc Jacobs |
| 3 | Oumar Diouf | 21 | 7 | SS18 to SS23 | Feng Chen Wang , Todd Snyder , Thom Browne |
| 4 | Aly N'Diaye | 20 | 9 | SS16 to SS24 | Robert Geller , Lacoste , Abasi Rosborough |
| 5 | Ibby Sow | 19 | 6 | SS19 to SS24 | Vivienne Tam , Willy Chavarria , Head Of State |
| 6 | Amy Faye | 18 | 7 | SS17 to FW20 | Christian Siriano , Naeem Khan , Dennis Basso |
| 7 | Rosalie Ndour | 18 | 5 | SS22 to FW24 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Patbo , Marrisa Wilson |
| 8 | Mame Thiane Camara | 17 | 6 | FW17 to FW22 | Area , Zero Maria Cornejo , Philipp Plein |
| 9 | Saidou Diallo | 17 | 7 | SS17 to FW20 | Libertine , Carlos Campos , Robert Geller |
| 10 | Baba Diop | 15 | 8 | FW17 to SS23 | Custo Barcelona , Versace , Jeremy Scott |
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Senegalese models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 7 SS22
- 11 FW22
- 16 SS23
- 15 FW23
- 15 SS24
- 5 FW24
- 8 SS25
- 7 FW25
- 7 SS26
- 6 FW26
- 8 SS27
Distinct Senegalese 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. A linked season opens its season page.
Share of New York runway appearances
Senegalese models took 1.3% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 1.0% in 2009.
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| Year | Senegalese | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1.0% | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | 5 | 1.1% | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | Not on record | Not on record | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0.15% | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0.09% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 28 | 0.83% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 33 | 0.93% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 64 | 1.7% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 41 | 1.0% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 36 | 1.6% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 60 | 1.9% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 50 | 1.5% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 29 | 1.0% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 27 | 0.89% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 21 | 1.3% | 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 = Senegalese 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.
Senegalese models new to New York Fashion Week
Senegalese 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 | Gaye Serigne | 5 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2021 | Simkhai , Michael Kors , Eckhaus Latta |
| 2 | Tass Sarr | 4 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2023 | Tibi , Simkhai , Campillo |
Houses in New York that cast the most Senegalese models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Senegalese models since 2025
- Ashley Brokaw
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Edward Kim
- Michelle Lee
- Rachel Chandler
- Jussi Vuorenlehto
- Nico Mao
- Shelley Durkan
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Senegalese model at New York Fashion Week?
Elodie Guipaud, with 36 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 8 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Senegalese models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
8 Senegalese 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. 6 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Senegalese models at New York Fashion Week?
Studio 189 leads with 11 documented appearances by 8 Senegalese models in New York, followed by Thom Browne and Robert Geller.
Cite as: Tectova, “Senegalese models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/senegal/new-york.