Sudanese models on the runway
As of 22 October 2026, 12 Sudanese models have walked at least one show in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris). 9 of them have walked ten or more. Grace Bol leads with 203 Big Four shows across 20 seasons.
Updated 22 October 2026 · Public runway records since 2002 · Methodology
Most cast Sudanese models
Ranked by shows walked in the Big Four cities since 2002, one credit per show. Ties keep alphabetical order. How shows are counted
9 models with ten or more shows on record.
| Rank | Model | Shows walked | Seasons | Runway span | Houses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grace Bol | 203 | 20 | FW11 to SS27 | Thom Browne , Rick Owens , Balmain |
| 2 | Mari Agory | 51 | 5 | FW15 to FW18 | Ktz , Creatures Of The Wind , Rick Owens |
| 3 | Awar Mou | 47 | 8 | SS19 to SS23 | Maryam Nassir Zadeh , Missoni , MSGM |
| 4 | Abdallah El Farjani | 20 | 8 | FW23 to SS27 | Maison Mihara Yasuhiro , Louis Vuitton , Kiko Kostadinov |
| 5 | Athiey Deng | 15 | 6 | SS22 to FW25 | Coach , Willy Chavarria , Who Decides War |
| 6 | Daniel Ajang | 15 | 5 | SS24 to SS27 | Rick Owens , Songzio , Pronounce |
| 7 | Akuel Malong | 13 | 3 | FW25 to FW26 | Comme des Garçons , Qasimi , Iceberg |
| 8 | Christopher Akech | 12 | 3 | FW25 to FW26 | Miguel Vieira , Lueder , Ahluwalia |
| 9 | Samer Rahma | 10 | 7 | FW19 to FW22 | Zegna , Dior Men , Jacquemus |
Sudanese models cast in Spring/Summer 2027
Sudanese models with at least one Big Four show on record for Spring/Summer 2027 , ranked by shows this season.
| Rank | Model | Shows this season | All time | Houses this season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Ajang | 5 | 15 | Lad , Maison Mihara Yasuhiro , Rick Owens |
| 2 | Abuk Yor | 4 | 7 | Balmain , Laquan Smith , Matières Fécales |
| 3 | Grace Bol | 2 | 203 | Proenza Schouler , Thom Browne |
| 4 | Abdallah El Farjani | 1 | 20 | Maison Mihara Yasuhiro |
Most cast Sudanese models, last five seasons
Sudanese models ranked by shows walked from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027 .
| Rank | Model | Shows, SS25 to SS27 | All time | Houses in this span |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdallah El Farjani | 13 | 20 | Louis Vuitton , Maison Mihara Yasuhiro , Kiko Kostadinov |
| 2 | Akuel Malong | 13 | 13 | Comme des Garçons , Anrealage , Germanier |
| 3 | Christopher Akech | 12 | 12 | Lueder , Fashion East Nuba , Paolo Carzana |
| 4 | Daniel Ajang | 12 | 15 | Pronounce , Rick Owens , Burç Akyol |
| 5 | Abuk Yor | 6 | 7 | Kim Shui , Pamella Roland , Balmain |
| 6 | Athiey Deng | 3 | 15 | SHAO , Who Decides War , Campillo |
| 7 | Grace Bol | 2 | 203 | Proenza Schouler , Thom Browne |
Sudanese models cast, season by season
- 3 FW21
- 3 SS22
- 3 FW22
- 1 SS23
- 3 FW23
- 3 SS24
- 2 FW24
- 2 SS25
- 5 FW25
- 4 SS26
- 5 FW26
- 4 SS27
Distinct Sudanese models with at least one Big Four show that season. Oxblood marks the peak. Menswear-only, Resort and Pre-Fall rows are not counted.
Houses that cast the most Sudanese models
Casting directors who cast the most Sudanese models since 2025
- Henry Thomas
- Anita Bitton
- Alexandre Junior Cyprien
- Angus Munro
- Calvin Wilson
- Nicolas Aksil
- Ania Jozwiak
- Emma Matell
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Sudanese model on the runway?
Grace Bol, with 203 shows on public record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2002, across 20 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
Which Sudanese model has the longest career on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris)?
Grace Bol, whose record runs from Fall/Winter 2011 to Spring/Summer 2027: 20 seasons and 203 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026.
Which Sudanese model has walked the most shows recently?
Abdallah El Farjani, with 13 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) from Spring/Summer 2025 to Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Sudanese models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
4 Sudanese models have a show on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) for Spring/Summer 2027, as of 22 October 2026. The season closed on 6 October 2026 and casts are still being added. 5 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which Sudanese models walked Spring/Summer 2027?
Daniel Ajang leads with 5 shows, followed by Abuk Yor and Grace Bol, out of 4 Sudanese models on record for Spring/Summer 2027 as of 22 October 2026.
Which season had the most Sudanese models on the runway?
Fall/Winter 2026, with 5 Sudanese models on record in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris), as of 22 October 2026. Tied with Fall/Winter 2025.
Which fashion houses cast the most Sudanese models?
Rick Owens leads with 17 documented appearances by 3 Sudanese models, followed by Thom Browne and Balmain.
Which casting directors cast Sudanese models most often?
Henry Thomas, credited on 3 shows in the Big Four cities (New York, London, Milan and Paris) since 2025 in which 2 Sudanese models walked. Casting credits are on record for roughly six in ten shows.
Cite as: Tectova, “Most cast Sudanese models, runway record”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/sudan.