Swedish models at London Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 87 Swedish models have walked at least one show in London since 2002. 15 of them have walked ten or more there. Sara Blomqvist leads with 26 London shows across 17 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 Swedish 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
87 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 | Sara Blomqvist | 26 | 17 | SS08 to SS26 | Erdem , Christopher Kane , Roksanda |
| 2 | Hedvig Palm | 23 | 7 | FW12 to SS16 | Alexander McQueen , J.W. Anderson , House Of Holland |
| 3 | Malaika Holmén | 15 | 5 | FW20 to FW23 | Molly Goddard , David Koma , Erdem |
| 4 | Agnes Lagercrantz | 13 | 4 | FW24 to SS26 | Simone Rocha , Kent & Curwen , Erdem |
| 5 | Tilda Lindstam | 13 | 3 | SS13 to SS14 | Peter Pilotto , Christopher Kane , Alexander McQueen |
| 6 | Frida Westerlund | 12 | 3 | FW16 to FW17 | Alexander McQueen , David Koma , Christopher Kane |
| 7 | Linn Arvidsson | 12 | 7 | FW13 to FW16 | Erdem , Giles , J.W. Anderson |
| 8 | Ville Sydfors | 12 | 4 | FW16 to FW19 | J.W. Anderson , Alexander McQueen , Burberry |
| 9 | Emmy Rappe | 11 | 3 | SS15 to SS17 | Daks , Christopher Kane , Preen By Thornton Bregazzi |
| 10 | Truls Martinsson | 11 | 3 | SS16 to SS17 | Sean Suen , J.W. Anderson , Coach |
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Swedish models at London Fashion Week, season by season
- 2 FW21
- 3 SS22
- 5 FW22
- 6 SS23
- 7 FW23
- 7 SS24
- 6 FW24
- 9 SS25
- 6 FW25
- 7 SS26
- 3 FW26
- 3 SS27
Distinct Swedish 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.
Share of London runway appearances
Swedish models took 0.57% of London runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 3.8% in 2013.
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| Year | Swedish | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | 3.8% | 733 | 855 |
| 2014 | 35 | 2.5% | 1,417 | 1,703 |
| 2015 | 51 | 2.7% | 1,916 | 2,438 |
| 2016 | 54 | 2.9% | 1,845 | 2,487 |
| 2017 | 46 | 2.8% | 1,656 | 2,127 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0.86% | 1,505 | 1,942 |
| 2019 | 40 | 1.7% | 2,308 | 2,866 |
| 2020 | 31 | 1.4% | 2,216 | 2,656 |
| 2021 | 5 | 3.0% | 164 | 201 |
| 2022 | 14 | 1.5% | 945 | 1,156 |
| 2023 | 21 | 1.2% | 1,691 | 1,948 |
| 2024 | 25 | 1.4% | 1,803 | 2,027 |
| 2025 | 35 | 2.4% | 1,486 | 1,698 |
| 2026 | 21 | 1.5% | 1,394 | 1,587 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 3 | 0.57% | 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 = Swedish appearances divided by appearances whose model has a nationality on record. From 2013, the first year with 500 or more London appearances on record.
Swedish models new to London Fashion Week
Swedish models whose first London season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by London shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First London season | First Big Four season | Houses in London |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lainey Hearn | 5 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2023 | Mithridate , Aaron Esh , Dilara Findikoglu |
| 2 | Arvid Kaldo | 4 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Simone Rocha , Derrick , Thevxlley |
| 3 | Asta Stensson | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Spring/Summer 2018 | Natasha Zinko |
| 4 | Danial Khan | 1 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Alexander McQueen |
| 5 | Elio Berenett | 1 | Spring/Summer 2026 | Fall/Winter 2022 | Conner Ives |
Houses in London that cast the most Swedish models
Casting directors in London who cast the most Swedish models since 2025
- Anita Bitton
- Helena Balladino
- Jussi Vuorenlehto
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Emma Matell
- Rosie Vogel
- Shelley Durkan
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Swedish model at London Fashion Week?
Sara Blomqvist, with 26 shows in London on public record since 2002, across 17 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Swedish models walked London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
3 Swedish 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. 3 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Swedish models at London Fashion Week?
Christopher Kane leads with 19 documented appearances by 13 Swedish models in London, followed by J.W. Anderson and Burberry.
Cite as: Tectova, “Swedish models at London Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/sweden/london.