Turkish models at New York Fashion Week
As of 22 October 2026, 7 Turkish models have walked at least one show in New York since 2002. 3 of them have walked ten or more there. Oyku Bastas leads with 34 New York shows across 10 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 Turkish 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
7 models on record in New York.
| Rank | Model | Shows in New York | Seasons | New York span | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oyku Bastas | 34 | 10 | SS19 to SS25 | Maryam Nassir Zadeh , Adeam , Sandy Liang |
| 2 | Günce Gözütok | 23 | 7 | SS19 to FW23 | Veronica Beard , Noon By Noor , Markarian |
| 3 | Varya Shutova | 12 | 3 | FW15 to SS17 | Marc Jacobs , Givenchy , Thom Browne |
| 4 | Nora Shenkal | 4 | 3 | FW22 to FW23 | Christian Cowan , Wiederhoeft |
| 5 | Kaan Canbulat | 3 | 3 | SS24 to FW26 | Tommy Hilfiger , Calvin Klein Collection , COS |
| 6 | Serkan Deniz | 3 | 1 | SS27 | Tommy Hilfiger , Simkhai , Michael Kors Collection |
| 7 | Betul Eksi | 1 | 1 | SS23 | Vivienne Tam |
Turkish models at New York Fashion Week, season by season
- FW21
- 2 SS22
- 2 FW22
- 4 SS23
- 3 FW23
- 2 SS24
- 1 FW24
- 2 SS25
- FW25
- SS26
- 1 FW26
- 1 SS27
Distinct Turkish 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
Turkish models took 0.18% of New York runway appearances in Spring/Summer 2027, the latest season on record, from 0.04% in 2015.
Show the figures as a table
| Year | Turkish | 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 | Not on record | Not on record | 233 | 244 |
| 2012 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,359 | 1,397 |
| 2013 | Not on record | Not on record | 1,710 | 1,809 |
| 2014 | Not on record | Not on record | 2,574 | 2,821 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0.04% | 2,619 | 2,920 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0.19% | 3,221 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0.15% | 3,392 | 3,991 |
| 2018 | Not on record | Not on record | 3,530 | 4,062 |
| 2019 | 18 | 0.48% | 3,771 | 4,315 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0.41% | 3,930 | 4,374 |
| 2021 | Not on record | Not on record | 193 | 223 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0.35% | 2,259 | 2,518 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0.47% | 3,220 | 3,628 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0.12% | 3,322 | 3,697 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0.11% | 2,846 | 3,127 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0.03% | 3,046 | 3,300 |
| 2027 (SS27 only) | 3 | 0.18% | 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 = Turkish 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.
Turkish models new to New York Fashion Week
Turkish models whose first New York season is Spring/Summer 2026 to Spring/Summer 2027, ranked by New York shows since that debut. Definition
| Rank | Model | Shows since debut | First New York season | First Big Four season | Houses in New York |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serkan Deniz | 3 | Spring/Summer 2027 | Fall/Winter 2025 | Tommy Hilfiger , Simkhai , Michael Kors Collection |
Houses in New York that cast the most Turkish models
Casting directors in New York who cast the most Turkish models since 2025
- Edward Kim
- Michelle Lee
- Piergiorgio Del Moro
- Ashley Brokaw
- Evagria Sergeeva
- Jussi Vuorenlehto
Questions this page answers
Who is the most cast Turkish model at New York Fashion Week?
Oyku Bastas, with 34 shows in New York on public record since 2002, across 10 seasons, as of 22 October 2026.
How many Turkish models walked New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027?
1 Turkish model has 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. 1 walked in Fall/Winter 2026.
Which houses cast the most Turkish models at New York Fashion Week?
Maryam Nassir Zadeh leads with 6 documented appearances by 2 Turkish models in New York, followed by Christian Cowan and Adeam.
Cite as: Tectova, “Turkish models at New York Fashion Week”, 22 October 2026, tectova.com/talent/from/turkey/new-york.