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Most common fabrics at London Fashion Week FW26 womenswear: twill (29.5%), satin (18.6%) and jersey (12.7%). Biggest risers: satin (14.5% → 18.6%), sheer (6.8% → 10.0%) and denim (3.8% → 6.2%).

Also in London womenswear: key items, colors, patterns

Updated October 2, 2026

Top 3 of 18 fabrics

Ranked by share of looks.

Rank, share of looks and change for the other 15 fabrics

This preview shows the numbers for the top three. Each trend below has its own page.

Fabrics in the press

92 of the articles we read on London womenswear discuss its fabrics. Named most: fur (36 articles), leather (33 articles) and lace (32 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.

Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.

  1. Gulf News (The Kurator) · Feb 25, 2026 · Season review

    The Kurator's London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026 roundup
    • Satin: Burberry layered trench coats over satin, alongside double-faced cashmere coats and embellished knitwear.
    • Jacquard: Erdem included jacquard elements and collaged textile scraps with exposed linings.
    • Lace: Simone Rocha layered tulle and lace to give her crinolined skirts movement.
  2. Wallpaper* · Feb 24, 2026 · Season review

    London Fashion Week A/W 2026: the standout shows and highlights
    • Leather: Burberry gave glamorous outerwear an after-dark mood through leather trench coats and iridescent fabrics.
    • Fur: Simone Rocha used heavy shearling and curly faux fur; Fashion East added decorative fur collars.
    • Sheer: Simone Rocha decorated transparent tulle with pearls and lace.
  3. Numéro · Feb 24, 2026 · Season review

    Fashion Week: Takeaways from the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 shows in London
    • Jacquard: Harris Reed worked jacquard and damask into baroque, drama-filled looks with corsets.
    • Leather: KNWLS used leather in bombers; Joseph turned wool and leather into sculptural pieces that look light but cover the body.
    • Velvet: Richard Quinn offered velvet jumpsuits made for red-carpet moments.
  4. TheIndustry.fashion · Feb 22, 2026 · Season review

    LFW AW26: Highlights from Pauline Dujancourt, Mithridate, Natasha Zinko and more...
    • Denim: Masha Popova turned denim into architectural halter tops with big bows and corset-like bodices.
    • Sheer: Sheer tights at Masha Popova, and sheer lace with pleated chiffon silk at Pauline Dujancourt.
    • Fur: Natasha Zinko used plenty of faux fur in cropped gowns and trimmed opera capes.
  5. Vogue · Feb 20, 2026 · Show review

    Joseph Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection
    • Satin: Satin twill is used for the flowing trouser suits.
    • Denim: Denim appears in long skirts that reach beneath the ankle.
    • Metallic: Gold lame is paired with gray silk and simple fitted knits.
  6. Who What Wear · Feb 26, 2026 · Trend report

    The 8 Major Trends From London Fashion Week That Everyone Is Talking About
    • Denim: Conner Ives decorated a denim jacket with gold military-style braiding.
    • Fur: Burberry, Joseph and Toga offered tactile outerwear using faux fur and shearling.
    • Leather: Masha Popova coordinated floral leather outerwear with very short shorts and matching footwear.

FW26 womenswear London fabrics in full

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Share of looks per fabric Every look behind each fabric, by designer and city
Rising and fading, top 3 All 18 fabrics, with every sort
– Combinations with colors, fabrics and details
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 fabric trends at London Fashion Week?
By share of looks: twill (29.5%), satin (18.6%), jersey (12.7%).
Which fabrics are rising for fall 2026?
satin (14.5% → 18.6%), sheer (6.8% → 10.0%), denim (3.8% → 6.2%).
Which fabrics are fading?
sweater knit (5.8% → 2.6%), fine gauge (4.4% → 2.8%), ribbed (3.3% → 1.9%).