Most common colors at FW26 womenswear: black (54.1%), chocolate (22.5%) and white (10.7%). Biggest risers: charcoal (6.5% → 8.0%), pine green (1.7% → 2.3%) and mustard (2.1% → 2.3%).
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Updated October 2, 2026
Top 10 of 39 colors
Ranked by share of looks.
Black 54.1%
19-0303 TCX −5.1 pts
Chocolate 22.5%
19-1214 TCX +0.9 pts
White 10.7%
17-4919 TCX −3.9 pts
Charcoal 8.0%
19-0205 TCX +1.5 pts
Steel 6.9%
14-1323 TCX −0.7 pts
Beige Twins 6.8%
13-4308 TCX −0.5 pts
Midnight Blue 4.5%
13-0752 TCX −0.4 pts
Sand 4.3%
16-1260 TCX −0.5 pts
Moss 3.1%
17-1511 TCX −0.4 pts
Scarlet 3.0%
12-1708 TCX −0.9 pts
Rank, share of looks and change for the other 29 colors
This preview shows the numbers for the top ten. Each trend below has its own page.
Colors in the press
253 of the articles we read on FW26 womenswear discuss its colors. Named most: black (148 articles), white (75 articles) and chocolate (55 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.
Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.
Monocle · Mar 2, 2026 · Season review
Our 10 favourite shows from Milan Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026- Black: Monocle describes Jil Sander's collection as almost entirely black and white.
- White: Monocle highlights white Giorgio Armani tailoring with folded pleats alongside Jil Sander's black-and-white palette.
- Chocolate: Monocle identifies chocolate within Tod's warm palette and brown among Max Mara's long coats.
Gulf News (The Kurator) · Mar 3, 2026 · Season review
The Kurator's Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 round-up- Black: The Kurator describes black anchoring Gucci and Fendi while dominating Dolce & Gabbana's collection.
- Midnight Blue: The Kurator identifies navy at Giorgio Armani and Boss, and midnight blue at Loro Piana.
- Burgundy: The Kurator describes burgundy accents in Giorgio Armani's eveningwear.
Numéro · Feb 24, 2026 · Season review
Fashion Week: Takeaways from the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 shows in London- Beige Twins: KNWLS offered a beige silk dress with a garter belt.
- Black: KNWLS showed a black crocheted corset dress; Richard Quinn used dark sequins and velvet.
- Scarlet: Steve O Smith interpreted Otto Dix's intense palette through red dresses.
Woman & Home · Aug 16, 2026 · Trend report
Ageless, elegant and flattering: 9 autumn/winter fashion trends 2026 that make new season dressing easy and enjoyable- Olive: Olive green is called a big colour of the season, appearing in Ralph Lauren velvet tailoring.
- Burgundy: Burgundy and black formed the dark palette of the gothic romance trend.
- Ecru: Minimalism leaned on elevated neutrals including cream, with Jil Sander, Celine, Calvin Klein and Tory Burch named.
Marie Claire UK · Sep 11, 2026 · Trend report
The 10 Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends Worth Your Attention, According to a Fashion Director- Scarlet: Red was everywhere: a long column dress at Alaïa, a mohair dress at Bottega Veneta, and a red polo with pants at Gucci.
- Midnight Blue: Black and midnight blue were named the most elegant velvet shades, with a Conner Ives gown in an inky tone.
- Tomato Red: Lanvin placed a tomato-red polo neck under a grey shirt in a layered workwear look.
The Zoe Report · Mar 7, 2026 · Show review
Hermès' Fall/Winter 2026 Show Captured The Quiet Magic Of Twilight
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against FW25.
All 39 colors, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
FW26 womenswear colors in full
| On this page | In T-Fashion |
|---|---|
| Share of looks per color | Every look behind each color, by designer and city |
| Rising and fading, top 3 | All 39 colors, with every sort |
| Closest Pantone code | The full tone palette of each color |
| Snapshot as of the last update | Updated as each show is analyzed |
| – | Moodboards, concepts and tech packs from the same looks |
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Questions
- What are the Fall 2026 color trends at the womenswear shows?
- By share of looks: black (54.1%), chocolate (22.5%), white (10.7%), charcoal (8.0%), steel (6.9%), beige twins (6.8%), midnight blue (4.5%), sand (4.3%), moss (3.1%), scarlet (3.0%).
- Which colors are rising for fall 2026?
- charcoal (6.5% → 8.0%), chocolate (21.6% → 22.5%), pine green (1.7% → 2.3%).
- Which colors are fading?
- black (59.2% → 54.1%), white (14.6% → 10.7%), mocha (3.8% → 2.2%).