South African models at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027
6 South African models walked at least one show 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. Jordan Daniels walked the most, with 4 shows.
583 of 639 models in this edition have a nationality on record. Casts are on record for 58 of the 63 New York runway shows this season.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Every season since 2002 · Methodology
Every South African model at New York Fashion Week SS27
Ranked by shows walked in New York for Spring/Summer 2027, every category. Ties keep alphabetical order.
6 models on record for Spring/Summer 2027.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All New York shows | Shows and houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jordan Daniels | 4 | 62 | Anna Sui , Collina Strada , Diane Von Furstenberg , Luar Closed |
| 2 | Leah Risi | 3 | 19 | Area Closed, Eckhaus Latta , Tibi |
| 3 | Danielle van Randen | 2 | 7 | Christian Siriano , Nardos |
| 4 | Summer Thompson | 2 | 12 | Cult Gaia , Monse |
| 5 | Chane Husselmann | 1 | 9 | Love Shack Fancy |
| 6 | Matthew Seymour New to New York | 1 | 1 | Public School (menswear)Closed |
South African models new to New York Fashion Week
First New York season on record is Spring/Summer 2027.
Houses in New York that cast South African models, SS27
13 houses cast one South African model each.
South African models who opened or closed a show, SS27
Where the running order is on record.
Cite as: Tectova, “South African models at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/south-africa/new-york/ss2027.