A SEASON OF IMPACT AW26: Most walked, top newcomers and more...
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01/04/2026
A Season of Impact: Our Fashion Month Wins Across New York, London, Milan & Paris
From New York to Paris, this season has been nothing short of extraordinary. As the industry’s spotlight moved across the four fashion capitals, our roster delivered a powerful statement - dominating runways, opening and closing major shows, and earning global recognition as both breakout stars and top newcomers.
We are incredibly proud to share a recap of what has been an incredibly strong and impactful fashion month for us.
Leading the Season: Our Most Booked Models
HEJIA LI: 35 Walks
At the very top, Hejia Li emerged as our most booked model of the entire fashion month, walking an outstanding 35 shows. Beginning in New York and closing in Paris, Hejia’s presence was felt across every major city.
Her runway highlights included:
- New York: Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors Collection, Calvin Klein, 7 For All Mankind
- London: Simone Rocha, Burberry
- Milan: Fendi, Missoni, Etro, Max Mara, Boss, Marni, Tod’s, Sportmax, Ferrari, Bottega Veneta
- Paris: Dior, Stella McCartney, Chloé, Rabanne, Isabel Marant, Loewe, Givenchy, Victoria Beckham, Hermès, Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton
LUIZA PEROTE: 34 Shows
Closely following, Luiza Perote delivered an incredible season, walking 34 shows, making her one of the most in-demand models across all four cities. Notably, she opened Etro in Milan, marking a standout moment in her trajectory.
Her season included:
- New York: Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Proenza Schouler, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors Collection, 7 For All Mankind, Altuzarra, Khaite
- London: Simone Rocha, Burberry
- Milan: Fendi, Missoni, Etro (opened), Max Mara, Boss, Emporio Armani, Roberto Cavalli, Sportmax, Moschino, Ferrari, Dolce & Gabbana
- Paris: Courrèges, Stella McCartney, Acne Studios, Schiaparelli, Isabel Marant, Mugler, Givenchy, Victoria Beckham, Ann Demeulemeester, Jean Paul Gaultier, Chanel
Libby Taverner: 29 Shows
Rounding out our top three, Libby Taverner walked 29 shows, delivering some of the most impactful runway moments of the season. She both opened and closed major shows, solidifying her status as a key face of the season.
Highlights include:
- New York: Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Proenza Schouler (closed), Tory Burch, Michael Kors Collection, Calvin Klein Collection (closed), Altuzarra (opened), Khaite
- Milan: Fendi, Missoni (opened), Max Mara, Tod’s, Ferragamo, Bottega Veneta, Valentino
- Paris: Dior, Saint Laurent, Dries Van Noten, The Row, Alaïa, Rabanne, Isabel Marant, Loewe, Givenchy, Victoria Beckham, Hermès, McQueen, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Valentino
INDUSTRY RECOGNITION: TOP BREAKOUTS & NEWCOMERS
THIS SEASON, OUR TALENT WAS RECOGNISED BY LEADING INDUSTRY VOICES INCLUDING GABRIELLA KAREFA-JOHNSON, IMRUH ASHA, KARL TEMPLER, MARIE CHAIX, AND JACOB K.
INDUSTRY SELECTS INCLUDED:
Top Newcomers:
Top Breakouts:
Kaat Van Herbruggen
Kaja Krawczyk
Xinye Wang
These recognitions highlight the strength and diversity of our new generation of talent, each making a distinct impact across the industry.
Major Moments: Openings, Closures & Exclusive Debuts
This season was defined by powerful runway moments across the board:
- Agnes Wahlstrom opened N21 and closed Ferrari and Carven
- Astrid made her worldwide debut for Bottega Veneta
- Bhavitha Mandava was a worldwide exclusive for Chanel and named brand ambassador
- Echo Zhao closed MM6 Maison Margiela
- Gertrud Rose made her worldwide debut for Dior
- Ida Heiner closed Altuzarra
- Jiahui Zhang closed Alaïa
- Kaja Krawczyk was a semi-exclusive for Calvin Klein Collection
- Lais Garcia opened Coach and Acne Studios
- Laiza De Moura closed Icicle
- Libby Taverner closed Proenza Schouler and Calvin Klein Collection, and opened Altuzarra
- Linn Noach made her worldwide debut for Dior
- Marije Achterbosch opened Carven
- Mayya Kuznetsova made her semi-exclusive debut for Gucci
- Penelope Ternes opened Ferragamo
- Sadie Pickup was exclusive for Burberry
- Sarah Hanfgarn made her debut for Simone Rocha
- Sen Samysheva opened Balenciaga as a worldwide exclusive
- Signe opened Alain Paul and Comme des Garçons
- Sijia Kang closed Elie Saab
- Sophia Filipova made her debut for Roberto Cavalli
- Thalita Ferreira opened Saint Laurent, and also opened Schiaparelli, Loewe, and Jean Paul Gaultier, marking a standout semi-exclusive season
- Xinye Wang opened Louis Vuitton
- Yulya Bogomol made her debut for Max Mara
- Yura Romaniuk closed Moschino
A Season to Remember
From record-breaking show counts to major openings, closings, exclusives, and global debuts, this season has been a defining moment for our agency and our talent.
We are incredibly proud of everything accomplished and of every model who represented us across the world’s most prestigious runways. From New York to London, Milan to Paris, our models have walked for the industry’s leading fashion houses and delivered excellence at every step.
This season was not just about numbers—it was about impact, growth, and defining the future of fashion.
We couldn’t be prouder.