South Sudanese models at London Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 94 South Sudanese models have walked at least one show in London since 2002. 40 of them have walked ten or more there. Grace Bol leads with 43 London shows across 13 seasons.
Share figures use the 3,986 of 5,168 models on record in London since 2002 whose nationality is on record.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast South Sudanese models at London Fashion Week
Ranked by shows walked in London since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
94 models on record in London. Showing the first 10 of 25 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in London | Seasons | London span | Houses in London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Bol | 43 | 13 | FW13 to FW20 | Julien Macdonald , Erdem , Peter Pilotto |
| 2 | Adhel Bol | 35 | 12 | FW21 to SS27 | Erdem , Ahluwalia , Harris Reed |
| 3 | Sabah Koj | 34 | 5 | FW18 to FW20 | Roksanda , Roland Mouret , Halpern |
| 4 | Nyagoa Diu | 29 | 6 | FW24 to SS27 | Mark Fast , Emilia Wickstead , Richard Quinn |
| 5 | Nyarach Abouch Ayuel | 29 | 12 | FW19 to SS27 | Richard Quinn , Roksanda , Burberry |
| 6 | Ariish Wol | 27 | 9 | FW21 to FW25 | Chet Lo , Eudon Choi , Rejina Pyo |
| 7 | Mayor Dutie | 25 | 7 | FW22 to FW26 | Roksanda , S.S Daley , Jawara Alleyne |
| 8 | Josephina Deng | 22 | 7 | SS24 to SS27 | Bora Aksu , Chet Lo , Patrick McDowell |
| 9 | Akolde Meen | 21 | 4 | SS24 to FW26 | Richard Quinn , Erdem , Roksanda |
| 10 | Arop Akol | 21 | 6 | FW24 to SS27 | Roksanda , Natasha Zinko , Richard Quinn |
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| Rank | Model | Shows in London | Seasons | London span | Houses in London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jodi Manguak | 18 | 5 | SS24 to FW26 | Roksanda , Labrum , Jawara Alleyne |
| 12 | Majda John Peter | 18 | 7 | FW23 to SS27 | Erdem , Emilia Wickstead , Mithridate |
| 13 | Angair Biong | 17 | 7 | SS22 to SS26 | Ahluwalia , David Koma , Erdem |
| 14 | Anyiel Majok | 17 | 7 | FW22 to SS27 | Erdem , David Koma , Harris Reed |
| 15 | Aweng Chuol | 17 | 8 | SS19 to FW26 | Ashish , Natasha Zinko , Erdem |
| 16 | Mamuor Majeng | 17 | 6 | FW22 to SS27 | Labrum , Simone Rocha , Ahluwalia |
| 17 | Achol Ayor | 16 | 7 | FW24 to SS27 | Simone Rocha , Erdem , Gucci |
| 18 | Ajak Dhieu | 16 | 4 | FW23 to SS25 | Erdem , Richard Quinn , Roksanda |
| 19 | Shanelle Nyasiase | 16 | 4 | SS18 to FW24 | Erdem , David Koma , Emilia Wickstead |
| 20 | Adit Priscilla | 15 | 8 | SS23 to SS27 | David Koma , Mowalola , Burberry |
| 21 | Apollo Yom | 15 | 4 | FW22 to SS24 | Erdem , Feben , Bora Aksu |
| 22 | Nyakong Chan | 14 | 6 | FW23 to SS27 | Richard Quinn , Erdem , S.S Daley |
| 23 | Toto Matoch | 14 | 5 | SS24 to SS27 | Erdem , Roksanda , Toga |
| 24 | Aker Ajak | 13 | 5 | SS25 to SS27 | Erdem , Simone Rocha , Toga |
| 25 | Alek Malek | 13 | 8 | SS20 to FW24 | Chet Lo , Burberry , Mark Fast |
South Sudanese models at London Fashion Week, season by season
- 3 FW21
- 16 SS22
- 16 FW22
- 25 SS23
- 30 FW23
- 37 SS24
- 31 FW24
- 33 SS25
- 29 FW25
- 27 SS26
- 35 FW26
- 33 SS27
Distinct South Sudanese models with at least one show in London 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 London runway appearances
South Sudanese models took 13.3% of London runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.14% in 2013.
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| Year | South Sudanese | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 0.14% | 733 | 855 |
| 2014 | 10 | 0.71% | 1,417 | 1,703 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0.47% | 1,916 | 2,438 |
| 2016 | 7 | 0.38% | 1,845 | 2,487 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0.60% | 1,656 | 2,127 |
| 2018 | 21 | 1.4% | 1,505 | 1,942 |
| 2019 | 30 | 1.3% | 2,308 | 2,866 |
| 2020 | 75 | 3.4% | 2,216 | 2,656 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4.3% | 164 | 201 |
| 2022 | 74 | 7.8% | 945 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 130 | 7.7% | 1,691 | 1,948 |
| 2024 | 206 | 11.4% | 1,803 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 158 | 10.6% | 1,486 | 1,698 |
| 2026 | 151 | 10.8% | 1,394 | 1,587 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 70 | 13.3% | 528 | 596 |
Source: Tectova runway database · N = 528 London appearances with a nationality on record in SS27, of 596 · read 22 October 2026
One appearance per model per show in London, every category, by season year. Share = South Sudanese appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2013, the first year with 500 or more London appearances on record.
South Sudanese models new to London Fashion Week
South Sudanese models whose first London season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by London shows since that debut. Definition
Houses in London that cast the most South Sudanese models
Casting directors in London who cast the most South Sudanese models since 2025
- Helena Balladino
- Jussi Vuorenlehto
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Conan Laurendot
- Troy Fearn
- Emma Matell
- George Raymond Stead
- Najia Saad
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast South Sudanese model at London Fashion Week?
Grace Bol, with 43 shows in London on public record since 2002, across 13 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many South Sudanese models walked London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
33 South Sudanese models have a show on record in London for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The week closed on 21 September 2026 and casts are still being added. 35 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most South Sudanese models at London Fashion Week?
Erdem leads with 70 documented appearances by 35 South Sudanese models in London, followed by Roksanda and Richard Quinn.
Cite as: Tectova, “South Sudanese models at London Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/south-sudan/london.