Joe Matos Runway

The headlines are out, but they don't tell the whole story. So, who really won London Fashion Week?
The official Brand Pulse LFW FW26 Report is here, and we're breaking down the data that defined the week. In this video, we reveal:

🏆 The Media Battle: The definitive winners for both public noise and critical acclaim.

📈 Runway vs. Reach: Discover the two-tier talent system—the 'Workhorses' who dominate the runway vs. the 'Digital Superstars' whose social media posts are valued in the hundreds of thousands.

💼 The Power Brokers: The Top 10 agencies that ran the season.

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Watch the full breakdown in the video, then head to the link in my bio to read the definitive report and see all the data. 📲

The NYFW Power List is here.

On Tuesday, we broke down the brands that won. Today, we look at the talent. I analyzed the data on all 529 unique models to find out who really runs the runway.

The results are in. The most-booked model of the season was Naki Depass, with 7 major shows.

But the real story is about VALUE. Our data shows a superstar like Julia Fox can generate $20,000 in ad value (CAV) from a single post. However, a runway model like Luiza Perote generated over $3,600 per post with a smaller, highly-engaged audience—proving that authentic connection can be more powerful than celebrity. This is the difference between “Social Media Value” and “Runway Value.”

Who was the top agency this season? Elite New York, with 59 total show bookings for their talent, followed closely by Next with 54.

My biggest insight is for the models: pay attention to who you’re cast with. Casting directors book in patterns. The group you walk with is your unit. Work together to book the bigger shows as a team.

This is just a fraction of the analysis. To see the full Top 10 lists for models and agencies and all the data, download my complete, free 8-page report.

The link to the report is in my bio.

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An elegant and powerful statement from ’s NYFW show. commands the runway in a beautifully crafted white lace dress, accentuated by a bold black necklace and matching handbag. The high slit adds a dynamic element, revealing a sophisticated sense of movement with every step

The NYFW results are in.

For too long, success in fashion has been a mystery. My new report, Brand Pulse, replaces that mystery with data.

I analyzed thousands of data points to find the definitive winners of the season. This is Part 1, where we break down the four champion brands that dominated New York Fashion Week—from the Media Powerhouse to the Breakout Star.

This is just a fraction of the data. I’ve put together a summary report with the Top 5 rankings for the most-booked models and the top-performing agencies. You can get it for free.

The link to download the report is in my bio.

And on Thursday, I’m dropping Part 2 of this video series: The Power List, where we reveal the top models and agencies that run the business of the runway.

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.louis lighting up the runway in this electric purple number. The slit, the silver purse, the cobblestone street—perfection.