# Sweater Knit Trend, Fall 2026 · London Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/sweater-knit Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Sweater knit appeared in 2.6% of looks at the London Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows, down from 5.8% in FW25. 24 designers showed the trend across 43 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 2.6% - Share in FW25: 5.8% - Change: −3.2 pts (fading) - Looks: 43 - Designers: 24 - Rank: #16 of 18 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Sweater knit came up in 28 articles from Vogue, WWD, Who What Wear and 16 more. In the data it was in 2.6% of looks, down from 5.8% 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). Ahluwalia combined horizontal cable knitting and fringe on a dark dress. - 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). Di Petsa introduced a gray skirt suit made from knitted bamboo fabric. - WWD, 2026-02-23: [Di Petsa Fall 2026: The Joy of Sexy](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/di-petsa/review/). Di Petsa offered close-fitting knitted dresses alongside wrapped gowns. - WWD, 2026-02-21: [Joseph Fall 2026: Sculpture Garden](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/joseph/review/). Statement knits include chunky cardigans that are off the shoulder or wrapped. - Who What Wear, 2026-02-26: [The 8 Major Trends From London Fashion Week That Everyone Is Talking About](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/london-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2026-trends). Joseph embellished a knitted skirt and sweater combination with elongated beads. - Wonderland, 2026-02-24: [London Fashion Week AW26: New Talents and Really Good Coats](https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2026/02/24/london-fashion-week-aw26-new-talents-and-really-good-coats/). Oscar Ouyang used Fair Isle sweaters and distressed turtlenecks. - 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). Selasi transformed intarsia knits into gowns; Oscar Ouyang offered Fair Isle sweaters. - Coveteur, 2026-02-22: [Little Hats & Dark Romanticism At London Fashion Week](https://coveteur.com/london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends). Toga layered deconstructed button-front knitwear around the torso. - 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). Chet Lo evolved its spiked knitwear into more sensual forms; Joseph returned with statement knits. - 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 contrasted delicate fabrics with chunky Aran knitwear. - 10 Magazine, 2026-02-22: [Chopova Lowena: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/chopova-lowena-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Chopova Lowena combined rainbow Fair Isle pieces with contrasting stripes. - 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/). Chet Lo used his signature three-dimensional spiked knit texture to evoke Hong Kong markets. - Resident, 2026-03-02: [London Fashion Week AW26: The Collections and Concepts Shaping the Season](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/03/02/london-fashion-week-aw26-the-collections-and-concepts-shaping-the-season). Chet Lo developed merino spikes and close-fitting knitwear with greater fluidity. - 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). Burberry used mohair knitwear with silk fringe. - Whitewall, 2026-02-25: [The Collections that Defined London Fashion Week: Rebellion and Identity Revisited](https://whitewall.art/fashion/autumn-winter-2026-london-embraces-identity-and-rebellion/). Chet Lo refined close-fitting knitwear and merino spike textures. - Style Arcade, 2026-02-25: [Top Trends from London Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026](https://www.stylearcade.com/blog/top-trends-from-london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026). Pauline Dujancourt continued hand-knitted construction in a collection associated with Victorian and gothic references. - 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/). Mithridate mixed Aran and Fair Isle knitwear with appliqué skirts. - 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/). Mithridate mixed Aran and Fair Isle jumpers with tailored pieces. - Resident, 2026-02-23: [Chet Lo AW26 Night Market Brings Hong Kong's After-Dark Energy to London Fashion Week](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/23/chet-lo-aw26-night-market-brings-hong-kongs-after-dark-energy-to-london-fashion-week). Chet Lo refined its merino spikes and close-fitting knitwear with more fluid shapes. - nss magazine, 2026-02-21: [Roots along the Thames at Mithridate FW26: Daniel Fletcher tells the story of the brand's arrival in London](https://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/44364/mithridate-aw26-tate-britain-london-daniel-fletcher). Mithridate layered knitwear with tailoring and used appliqué to add texture. - 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/). Huakun Zhu at London College of Fashion used knitted surfaces to evoke physical closeness. - The Impression: [Joseph Fall 2026 Fashion Show Review: A Soft Re-Launch](https://theimpression.com/joseph-fall-2026-fashion-show-review/). Joseph opened with a sweater set decorated with rigid shell-like pieces that moved audibly. - Welcome to the Fashion Edit: [KSENIASCHNAIDER AW26 at London Fashion Week: Denim Reimagined Through Denim Workshop](https://www.thefashionedit.co/journal/2026/4/15/kseniaschnaider-aw26). Ksenia Schnaider explored denim through knitted forms alongside printed and reconstructed versions. - 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). Hand-knit pieces in chunky Irish wool are central to the show. - Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Edeline Lee Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/edeline-lee). Edeline Lee continued locally produced viscose knitwear with mock-neck dresses. - Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Chopova Lowena Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/chopova-lowena). Chopova Lowena assembled colorful striped and Fair Isle knits into historical bodice shapes. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Joseph Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/joseph). Joseph included fitted knits and cashmere pieces alongside fluid tailoring. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Mithridate Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/mithridate). Fly-fishing charms decorate stipple sweaters, and a heavy Aran-knit sweater goes over lacquered pants. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - tove: 5 - Central Saint Martins M.a.: 4 - Oscar Ouyang: 4 - 21 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/london/sweater-knit) ## Worn with - Skirts (apparel): 21% of the trend's looks - Coat (apparel): 19% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 33% of the trend's looks - White (color): 14% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 43 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Pauline Dujancourt look 2, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/pauline-dujancourt/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-5a5e49fa.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Selasi look 9, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/selasi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0009-d9813ffa.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tove look 34, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/tove/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0034-fb24feac.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Kseniaschnaider look 10, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/kseniaschnaider/ready_to_wear/photos/0010-39a9876e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Central Saint Martins M.a. look 102, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/central-saint-martins-m-a/ready_to_wear/photos/0102-9a585142.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Toga look 31, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/toga/ready_to_wear/photos/0031-5f4e8be0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Paul Costelloe look 24, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/paul-costelloe/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-5c3d1030.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Conner Ives look 18, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/conner-ives/ready_to_wear/photos/0018-d2e83552.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Oscar Ouyang look 10, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/oscar-ouyang/ready_to_wear/photos/0010-89c4fb41.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Thevxlley look 4, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/thevxlley/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-f2ef32f1.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Petra Fagerström look 3, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/petra-fagerstrom/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0003-005d5eff.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was sweater knit at the London Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows?** Sweater knit appeared in 43 looks from 24 designers. That is 2.6% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the London Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows. **Is sweater knit a trend for fall 2026?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 2.6%, down from 5.8% in FW25. **Which designers showed the most sweater knit for FW26?** tove (5 looks), Central Saint Martins M.a. (4 looks) and Oscar Ouyang (4 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 - [Sheer](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/london/sheer): 10.0% 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) 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).