# Sheer Trend, Fall 2026 · London Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/sheer Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Sheer appeared in 10.0% of looks at the London Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows, up from 6.8% in FW25. 34 designers showed the trend across 166 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 10.0% - Share in FW25: 6.8% - Change: +3.2 pts (rising) - Looks: 166 - Designers: 34 - Rank: #4 of 18 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Sheer came up in 31 articles from Vogue, WWD, ELLE and 17 more. In the data it was in 10.0% of looks, up from 6.8% in FW25. - Vogue, 2026-02-25: [Ahluwalia Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/ahluwalia-studio). A devoré piece is sheer enough to reveal a gauzy shirt beneath. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Di Petsa Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/di-petsa). A sheer nude tulle dress, draped like the lines of a design sketch, is called the strongest moment. - WWD, 2026-02-23: [Di Petsa Fall 2026: The Joy of Sexy](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/di-petsa/review/). Negligee-like gowns in sheer black are among the sultry looks, and gossamer tulle dresses appear too. - WWD, 2026-02-21: [Phoebe English Fall 2026: Beauty in All Seasons](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/phoebe-english/review/). Opening looks feel fragile like new foliage, with see-through tops, dresses and trousers made from creased panels. - ELLE, 2026-02-25: [The 8 Major Trends We Spotted at London Fashion Week](https://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/a70393558/london-fashion-week-fall-2026-trends/). Pauline Dujancourt and Simone Rocha offset substantial outerwear with lightweight transparent fabrics. - Wallpaper*, 2026-02-24: [London Fashion Week A/W 2026: the standout shows and highlights](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/standout-shows-and-highlights-of-london-fashion-week-lfw-aw-2026). Simone Rocha decorated transparent tulle with pearls and lace. - Numéro, 2026-02-24: [Fashion Week: Takeaways from the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 shows in London](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/fashion-week-london-fall-winter-2026-2027-shows/). Steve O Smith used organza suits and tulle dresses; Erdem veiled a tailored jacket. - Marie Claire UK, 2026-02-21: [That's a Wrap! All The Highlights You Need to Know from London Fashion Week AW26](https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/london-fashion-week-aw26-highlights-february-2026). Julien Macdonald included transparent dresses among glamorous resort-focused pieces. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-23: [LFW Sunday: Erdem, Simone Rocha, and Richard Quinn](https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Lfw-sunday-erdem-simone-rocha-and-richard-quinn,1809581.html). Simone Rocha opened with largely transparent lace dresses; Richard Quinn combined sheer lace with crystal embroidery. - Hypebae, 2026-02-23: [Chet Lo FW26 Brought the Night Markets of Hong Kong to London](https://hypebae.com/2026/2/chet-lo-fw26-night-markets-london-fashion-week-runway-show). Sheer, body-conscious shapes balanced sensuality and polish alongside spiked knits. - Hypebae, 2026-02-23: [Medusa Was Di Petsa's FW26 Muse](https://hypebae.com/2026/2/di-petsa-fw26-runway-show-london-fashion-week-leomie-anderson). Sheer, form-fitting garments emphasised the body's contours. - Wallpaper*, 2026-02-22: [Monster ballgowns, Irish folklore and an Adidas collab: inside Simone Rocha's latest runway show](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/simone-rocha-aw-2026-lfw-review). Simone Rocha opened with translucent ivory clothing and used light tulle among denser fabrics. - AnOther, 2026-02-22: [Erdem: I Find the Word Retrospective Uncomfortable](https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/17001/erdem-autumn-winter-2026-review-interview-anniversary). Erdem veiled tailoring in translucent tulle. - Hypebeast, 2026-02-22: [Chet Lo Debuts His Spiked Night Market for FW26](https://hypebeast.com/2026/2/chet-lo-fall-winter-2026-london-fashion-week-runway). Sheer dresses gave a hint of transparency among the spiked knits. - 10 Magazine, 2026-02-20: [Harris Reed: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/harris-reed-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Harris Reed ended with a translucent lace top over gently flared lace trousers. - Harper's Bazaar Malaysia, 2026-03-03: [London Fashion Week: The Best Autumn/Winter 2026 Looks](https://harpersbazaar.my/fashion/london-fashion-week-aw-2026-highlights/). Erdem placed embroidered tulle over suits. - Gulf News (The Kurator), 2026-02-25: [The Kurator's London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026 roundup](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/the-kurators-london-fashion-week-autumnwinter-2026-roundup-1.500455201). Simone Rocha layered transparent materials to give romantic outfits depth. - RTE, 2026-02-24: [5 trends from London Fashion Week to invest in now](https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/fashion/2026/0224/1560151-5-trends-from-london-fashion-week-to-invest-in-now/). Karoline Vitto matched high-cut bottoms with draped sheer layers. - Hello!, 2026-02-23: [London Fashion Week AW26 trend report: From cinematic drama to minimalism 2.0](https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/editions-the-new-trends-issue-2026/885330/biggest-trends-lfw-aw26/). Harris Reed used transparent lace for one of four bridal styles. - TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-22: [LFW AW26: Highlights from Pauline Dujancourt, Mithridate, Natasha Zinko and more...](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-highlights-from-pauline-dujancourt-mithridate-natasha-zinko-and-more/). Sheer tights at Masha Popova, and sheer lace with pleated chiffon silk at Pauline Dujancourt. - TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-21: [LFW AW26: Highlights from Labrum, Bora Aksu, Lueder and more...](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-highlights-from-labrum-bora-aksu-lueder-and-more/). Bora Aksu made pale, ghostly looks from tulle, silk organza and voile. - Country & Town House: [How Homegrown Talent Stole The Show At London Fashion Week AW26](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/style/fashion/british-designers-london-fashion-week-aw26/). Patrick McDowell overlaid vintage damask with surplus couture tulle for the wedding finale. - Rolling Stone UK, 2026-02-24: [Simone Rocha: wild, refined, and everything London Fashion Week needs](https://www.rollingstone.co.uk/style/simone-rocha-autumn-winter-2026-review-58728/). Simone Rocha combined Adidas track tops with cascading tulle. - 1 Granary, 2026-02-21: [LCF MA FASHION 2026: THE BODY UNDER PRESSURE](https://1granary.com/designers-3/graduate-shows/lcf-ma-fashion-2026-the-body-under-pressure/). Yuting Zhou at London College of Fashion used transparent layers to create strength through softness. - Fetch: [Mithridate AW26: Patrick Bateman Goes to the Moors](https://www.fetch.london/post/mithridate-aw26-patrick-bateman-goes-to-the-moors). Mithridate included mesh shirts among its more casual pieces. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Oscar Ouyang Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/oscar-ouyang). Oscar Ouyang made fine silk-cotton evening shirts with a nearly transparent appearance. - Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Toga Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/toga). Toga layered a translucent green trench over pale fuzzy outerwear. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Joseph Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/joseph). The review finds the see-through tops less necessary than the rest of the collection. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Bora Aksu Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/bora-aksu). Check wool skirt-trousers have sheer legs, and tiered frocks use transparent tulle. - Vogue, 2026-02-19: [Harris Reed Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/harris-reed). The Camille bridal style is sheer and slinky and takes its cue from his debut custom wedding gown, made for Camille Charriere. - TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-23: [LFW AW26: Richard Quinn embraces the hourglass silhouette in glamour-filled show](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-richard-quinn-embraces-the-hourglass-silhouette-in-glamour-filled-show/). Richard Quinn used transparent illusion fabric for a leaf-embroidered gown. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Central Saint Martins M.a.: 18 - Julien Macdonald: 18 - Temperley London: 13 - 31 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/london/sheer): 7.5% of looks - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/london/sheer): 11.0% of looks ## Worn with - Dress (apparel): 50% of the trend's looks - Skirts (apparel): 16% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 35% of the trend's looks - White (color): 10% of the trend's looks - Floral (pattern): 14% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 13% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 166 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Bora Aksu look 11, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/bora-aksu/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-4b4f0163.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Pauline Dujancourt look 28, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/pauline-dujancourt/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0028-1bae1da8.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Mithridate look 36, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/mithridate/ready_to_wear/photos/0036-3b72b490.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Annie's Ibiza look 20, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/annie-s-ibiza/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0020-44b00b49.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - London College Of Fashion look 51, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/london-college-of-fashion/ready_to_wear/photos/0051-743a9003.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Erdem look 22, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/erdem/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-0bf6ecbc.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Julien Macdonald look 38, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/julien-macdonald/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0038-ac0a976f.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Sharon Wauchob look 9, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/sharon-wauchob/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0009-e4204ccc.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Central Saint Martins M.a. look 52, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/central-saint-martins-m-a/ready_to_wear/photos/0052-66c944e8.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Joseph look 20, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/joseph/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0020-6ab06628.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Di Petsa look 17, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/di-petsa/ready_to_wear/photos/0017-31f0dfa1.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was sheer at the London Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows?** Sheer appeared in 166 looks from 34 designers. That is 10.0% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the London Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows. **Is sheer a trend for fall 2026?** Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 10.0%, up from 6.8% in FW25. **Which designers showed the most sheer for FW26?** Central Saint Martins M.a. (18 looks), Julien Macdonald (18 looks) and Temperley London (13 looks). **How does T-Fashion measure this?** T-Fashion tags every look of every Fall/Winter 2026 show. The share of looks is the number of looks with the fabric divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25. ## Related trends - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/satin): 18.6% of looks - [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/denim): 6.2% of looks - [Metallic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/metallic) - [Chiffon](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/chiffon) - [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/jersey): 12.7% of looks - [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/jacquard) - [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/leather) - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/velvet) This page is a preview. Every look, the full ranking and the designer and city breakdowns are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo).