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We like to keep tabs on the top models during New York Fashion Week to find out who sauntered down the most runways in a season. For Fall 2018, close to half of the top walkers were models of color (8 out of 19). While that’s a pretty good statistic, none of the models were plus-size, over 50 or transgender (supermodel and transgender advocate Teddy Quinlivan just missed the list by booking nine shows). With Milan and Paris still to come, we’re hoping this stat may change.
Out of the 82 shows and 2289 castings we examined, find out who racked up the most runway mileage at New York Fashion Week Fall 2018 above.
Top Models NYFW Fall 2018
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19. Yana Trufanova (Women): 10 Shows
Yana Trufanova added to her roster with walks for Naeem Khan, Ulla Johnson, Christian Siriano, Tadashi Shoji and even Juicy Couture. The Russian didn’t turn up in London, but we're definitely keeping an eye on her Instagram for updates (and fun behind-the-scenes shots).
Image: Naeem Khan Fall 2018
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18. Yue Han (Wilhelmina): 10 Shows
Chinese stunner Yue Han hit the catwalk for ADEAM, Linder, Badgley Mischka, Cushnie et Ochs, Christian Siriano, Tibi, The Blonds, Vivienne Tam, Naeem Khan and Ralph Lauren. Not on the radar over in London, hopefully she reemerges in Milan and Paris.
Image: ADEAM Fall 2018
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17. Mona Matsuoka (IMG): 10 Shows
Japanese/American model Mona Matsuoka certainly made her presence felt during New York Fashion Week. You probably saw her strutting for Gabriela Hearst, Ulla Johnson, Adam Selman, Cushnie et Ochs, Zimmermann and Tadashi Shoji. She even opened for Mansur Gavriel.
Image: Gabriela Hearst Fall 2018
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16. Matilde Buoso (The Lions): 10 Shows
The Italian beauty was picked to open a trilogy of shows: ADEAM, Noon By Noor and 3.1 Phillip Lim. She also walked for Ulla Johnson, Area, Brock Collection, Cushnie et Ochs, Gabriela Hearst, Tory Burch and Boss.
Image: Ulla Johnson Fall 2018
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15. Daniela Kocianova (Women): 10 Shows
Czech Republic’s own Daniela Kocianova walked for Adam Selman, Cushnie et Ochs, ADEAM, Esteban Cortazar, Self-Portrait, Victoria Beckham, Oscar de la Renta, The Row, Gabriela Hearst and Tory Burch. Her tally grew over in London with appearances for Erdem, Temperley London and Ports 1961.
Image: Adam Selman Fall 2018
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14. Hyun Ji Shin (IMG): 10 Shows
A former Korea’s Next Top Model winner, Hyun Ji Shin has officially hit the big time. In addition to past accomplishments at Burberry, Dries Van Noten and Chanel, this season in New York she added to her tally with Carolina Herrera, ADEAM, Adam Selman, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Dion Lee, Ulla Johnson, Brandon Maxwell, Gabriela Hearst, Derek Lam and Mansur Gavriel.
Image: Carolina Herrera Fall 2018
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13. Manuela Sanchez (DNA): 10 Shows
Another fresh face from the Dominican Republic, Manuela Sanchez’s star is definitely on the rise. She represented Narciso Rodriguez, Jonathan Simkhai, Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Brandon Maxwell and Tory Burch along with a handful more. Not bad for a teenager who started her career as a Saint Laurent exclusive.
Image: Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2018
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12. Emm Arruda (Women): 10 Shows
The Canadian phenom booked 10 shows, including Tory Burch, Victoria Beckham, Carolina Herrera, The Row, Narciso Rodriguez and Michael Kors. She hasn’t set foot on any runways in London, but we’re hoping to see the former scoliosis sufferer pop back up in both Milan and Paris.
Image: Tory Burch Fall 2018
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11. Jing Wen (Women): 10 Shows
Chinese stunner Jing Wen also managed to rack up 10 shows. Her updated résumé includes turns for brands like Coach 1941, Sies Marjan, Alexander Wang, The Row, Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera.
Image: Coach 1941 Fall 2018
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10. Naomi Chin Wing (IMG): 10 Shows
This Trinidad and Tobago native made a real impression in the Big Apple. She strutted for Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Coach 1941 and Marc Jacobs, to name just a few. She’s definitely set to take over other fashion capitals as her London list is just as impressive (think Peter Pilotto, Erdem, Simone Rocha...).
Image: Calvin Klein Fall 2018
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9. Léa Julian (The Society): 10 Shows
No stranger to our top models list, French model Léa Julian was all over New York. From Jason Wu to Calvin Klein to Bottega Veneta to Marc Jacobs to Victoria Beckham...Léa was pretty busy. In fact, her roster included some of the biggest brands around.
Image: Jason Wu Fall 2018
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8. Hannah Motler (Ford): 10 Shows
Hailing from the United Kingdom, Hannah Motler’s New York tally only features established brands. She walked for Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Coach 1941, Anna Sui, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors and Tom Ford, among others. Not surprisingly, the Brit had quite a run over in London, too, with appearances for heavyweights like Erdem, Mary Katrantzou, Simone Rocha, Preen and J.W.Anderson.
Image: Bottega Veneta Fall 2018
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7. Nandy Nicodeme (Next): 11 Shows
The Congolese Belgian managed to put together a pretty convincing list of shows in New York. From big names like Coach 1941 to 3.1 Phillip Lim, she also walked for burgeoning labels Dion Lee, Eckhaus Latta, Jonathan Simkhai, ADEAM and Brock Collection. We expect big things from Nandy Nicodeme for the rest of fashion month.
Image: Dion Lee Fall 2018
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6. Sarah Berger (Women): 11 Shows
Sarah Berger hit the runway for labels Bottega Veneta, Dion Lee, Jonathan Simkhai, Victoria Beckham, The Row and Boss plus a few more. Not too shabby a set list for New York. And the Brazilian made waves across the pond, representing Erdem, Mary Katrantzou, Preen and Halpern.
Image: Boss Fall 2018
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5. Birgit Kos (The Society): 11 Shows
The Dutch beauty expanded her runway résumé with a jam-packed Fall 2018 schedule. Birgit Kos appeared in Oscar de la Renta, Self-Portrait, Carolina Herrera, Anna Sui, Prabal Gurung, Jeremy Scott, Brandon Maxwell...you get the idea. Expect to see her shine in the coming weeks.
Image: Oscar de la Renta Fall 2018
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4. Jessie Bloemendaal (Women): 11 Shows
Jessie Bloemendaal’s tally reads like a who’s who of fashion. She was picked to model for Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Jeremy Scott, Oscar de la Renta, Coach 1941, Tory Burch and Michael Kors. Plus, she was embraced by on-the-rise brand Brock Collection and closed the R13 show.
Image: Brock Collection Fall 2018
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3. McKenna Hellam (IMG): 13 Shows
McKenna Hellam booked a total of 13 shows, which is pretty impressive. She appeared in Narciso Rodriguez, Boss, Jason Wu, Carolina Herrera and Brandon Maxwell, but she only opened one show: Esteban Cortazar. Throw in high profile brands like Prabal Gurung and Michael Kors and you can see why she made the list.
Image: Prabal Gurung Fall 2018
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2. Shanelle Nyasiase (Red): 13 Shows
South Sudan’s Shanelle Nyasiase also chalked up quite a bit of runway time. She closed both Narciso Rodriguez and Boss plus walked for Sies Marjan, Carolina Herrera, Brandon Maxwell, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Jason Wu, Philipp Plein and several more designers. She’s definitely one to watch as fashion month rolls along.
Image: Sies Marjan Fall 2018
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1. Cara Taylor (Silent): 14 Shows
A native of Alabama, Cara Taylor was the most booked model in New York for Fall 2018. Her 14 show tally included Marc Jacobs’ fashun presentation along with other big name shows, like Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors and Tom Ford. Based on her track record, we expect Cara to make her mark throughout fashion month.
Image: Marc Jacobs Fall 2018
