Trinidadian models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 12 Trinidadian models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 7 of them have walked ten or more there. Aleya Ali leads with 39 New York shows across 11 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 Trinidadian 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
12 models on record in New York. Showing the first 10 of 12 listed here.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleya Ali | 39 | 11 | FW20 to SS27 | Bibhu Mohapatra , Bach Mai , Patbo |
| 2 | Naomi Chin Wing | 29 | 5 | FW18 to SS20 | Ralph Lauren , Marc Jacobs , Carolina Herrera |
| 3 | Crystal Noreiga | 25 | 10 | SS11 to SS19 | Badgley Mischka , Lela Rose , Pamella Roland |
| 4 | Teresa Lourenco | 21 | 11 | SS14 to SS27 | Ralph Lauren , Prabal Gurung , TWP |
| 5 | Shanika Adeola | 20 | 12 | SS18 to SS26 | Chromat , The Blonds , Pyer Moss |
| 6 | Jabali Sandiford | 13 | 7 | SS18 to FW26 | Calvin Klein , Coach , Helmut Lang |
| 7 | Bridget Als | 10 | 7 | SS23 to SS27 | Kim Shui , Nardos , Christian Cowan |
| 8 | Asante X | 8 | 6 | SS24 to FW26 | Frederick Anderson , Libertine , Studio 189 |
| 9 | Liyah James | 7 | 5 | SS20 to SS27 | Prabal Gurung , Noon By Noor , Private Policy |
| 10 | Danielle Austin | 5 | 1 | SS22 | Carolina Herrera , Jason Wu , Christian Cowan |
Show 2 more models
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Dominique Jackson | 4 | 4 | SS19 to SS26 | The Blonds , Prabal Gurung |
| 12 | Joel Leon Perreira | 4 | 2 | FW17 to FW18 | BOSS , Raf Simons , Calvin Klein |
Trinidadian models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 2 SS22
- 4 FW22
- 3 SS23
- 4 FW23
- 3 SS24
- 6 FW24
- 4 SS25
- 4 FW25
- 5 SS26
- 5 FW26
- 4 SS27
Distinct Trinidadian 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.
Share of New York runway appearances
Trinidadian models took 0.55% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.43% in 2011.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Trinidadian | Share | With nationality | Appearances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Not on record | Not on record | 780 | 834 |
| 2009 | Not on record | Not on record | 957 | 1,037 |
| 2010 | Not on record | Not on record | 437 | 454 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0.43% | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0.06% | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0.35% | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0.11% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 5 | 0.16% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 11 | 0.32% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0.57% | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0.64% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0.66% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0.53% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0.53% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0.45% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 14 | 0.49% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 18 | 0.59% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 9 | 0.55% | 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 = Trinidadian 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.
Houses in New York that cast the most Trinidadian models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Trinidadian models since 2025
- Chad Thompson
- Jess Hallett
- Jon James
- Ricky Michiels
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Trinidadian model at New York Fashion Week?
Aleya Ali, with 39 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 11 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Trinidadian models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
4 Trinidadian 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. 5 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Trinidadian models at New York Fashion Week?
Bibhu Mohapatra leads with 9 documented appearances by 2 Trinidadian models in New York, followed by Frederick Anderson and The Blonds.
Cite as: Tectova, “Trinidadian models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/trinidad-and-tobago/new-york.