# Black Menswear Color Trend, Fall 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/black Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Black appeared in 56.0% of looks at the FW26 menswear shows, down from 68.5% in FW25. 299 designers showed it across 3,396 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 56.0% - Share in FW25: 68.5% - Change: −12.5 pts (fading) - Looks: 3,396 - Designers: 299 - Rank: #1 of 39 key colors by share of looks - Closest Pantone: 19-0303 TCX (#2D2C2F) ## In the press Black came up in 45 articles from WWD, Vogue, FashionNetwork and 14 more. In the data it was in 56.0% of looks, down from 68.5% in FW25. - WWD, 2026-02-25: [Fendi Fall 2026: ‘A Shared Wardrobe’](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/fendi/review/). Much of the collection is black. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Burberry Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/burberry-prorsum). One male look centers on black wool trousers and a shearling bomber, with a purple knit and sunglasses. - Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Labrum London Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/labrum-london). Jet black fil coupé suiting has a fuzzy surface and cowrie shell motifs. - WWD, 2026-02-16: [Eckhaus Latta Fall 2026: Awkwardly Refined](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/review/). Black appeared in several fabrics, from leather to feathered finishes. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-03: [Deeny's Dozen: the 12 best menswear collections of 2026](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Deeny-s-dozen-the-12-best-menswear-collections-of-2026,1804075.html). FashionNetwork describes Ralph Lauren's black military tunic styled with a silk neckpiece. - Wallpaper*, 2026-01-21: [The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week Men's A/W 2026](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/best-of-paris-fashion-week-mens-aw-2026). Wallpaper* notes dark Comme des Garçons Homme Plus tailoring before its all-white finale. - Wallpaper*, 2026-01-20: [The standout shows of Milan Fashion Week Men's A/W 2026, from Zegna to Prada](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/milan-fashion-week-aw-2026-best-of-highlights). Wallpaper* identifies black within Zegna's collection palette. - GQ, 2026-03-05: [‘Need Those Jeans’: It’s Tom Ford Mania at Paris Fashion Week](https://www.gq.com/story/tom-ford-haider-ackermann-fall-2026-show). Tom Ford paired menswear jeans with black knitwear, including a substantial cashmere turtleneck. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-27: [Milan Fashion Thursday: Prada, Max Mara, Boss, Emporio, Marni, and Cavalli](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-fashion-thursday-prada-max-mara-boss-emporio-marni-and-cavalli,1811162.html). FashionNetwork describes Emporio Armani pairing white tuxedo shirts with black trousers for men. - Numéro, 2026-01-27: [Colm Dillane casts Vincent Cassel in the KidSuper show](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/colm-dillane-casts-vincent-cassel-in-the-kidsuper-show/). KidSuper used black leather for long coats. - 10 Magazine, 2026-01-25: [Kiko Kostadinov: Menswear AW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/kiko-kostadinov-menswear-aw26/). Kiko Kostadinov began with black and subdued blue before turning to stronger colors. - 10 Magazine, 2026-01-24: [Junya Watanabe Man: Menswear AW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/junya-watanabe-man-menswear-aw26/). Junya Watanabe used black within a disciplined palette of charcoal and camel. - Numéro, 2026-01-22: [EgonLab rises from the ashes like a phoenix](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/egonlab-rises-from-the-ashes-like-a-phoenix/). Deep black, crinkled textures and dry wools gave the collection a dark, dense look. - Luxus Magazine, 2026-02-20: [What to remember about the Men’s Fashion Week autumn-winter 2026-27?](https://magazine.luxus-plus.com/en/what-to-remember-about-the-mens-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2026-27/). Rick Owens showed long, sculptural looks in mostly black, with heavy fabrics. - MR Magazine, 2026-02-18: [NYFW MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS REVIEW PART ONE | JOCKS & NERDS REDUX](https://mr-mag.com/nyfw-menswear-collections-review-part-one-jocks-nerds-redux/). MR Magazine highlights black in the A. Potts palette and J. Press formal trousers. - Whitewall, 2026-01-27: [Paris Men’s Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026](https://whitewall.art/fashion/paris-mens-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026/). Undercover explored texture through black layers; White Mountaineering organized practical looks into single-color compositions. - Rain, 2026-03-18: [Paris, Interrupted by Snow: Enfants Riches Déprimés Fall/Winter 2026](https://rain-mag.com/paris-interrupted-by-snow-enfants-riches-deprimes-fallwinter-2026/). ERD opened with Marilyn Manson wearing a black coat influenced by nineteenth-century clerical clothing. - Resident, 2026-02-24: [DI PETSA AW26 Medusa's Lover Transforms Myth Into Modern Power at London Fashion Week](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/24/di-petsa-aw26-medusas-lover-transforms-myth-into-modern-power-at-london-fashion-week). Di Petsa paired body-contouring wet-effect tanks with black trousers. - Harper’s Bazaar, 2026-02-12: [Public School Presents Its First Ready-to-Wear Collection in Seven Years](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/a70331300/public-school-fall-2026-new-york-fashion-week-return/). Harper's Bazaar highlights black tailored shorts in the Public School collection. - Fashion Forum, 2026-01-29: [Sunflower Celebrates Experience Rather than Performance in a Low Key but Elevated Show](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/01/29/sunflower-celebrates-experience-rather-than-performance-in-a-low-key-but-elevated-show/). Sunflower used faded black within its restrained palette and presented a black nylon duster. - Fashion Forum, 2026-01-29: [Ranra’s Take on Urban Outerwear Continues to Impress with Rich Colour and Innovative Fabrication](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/01/29/ranras-take-on-urban-outerwear-continues-to-impress-with-rich-colour-and-innovative-fabrication/). Ranra used black waxed leather for bombers and added large detachable hoods to plain black coats. - FashionUnited, 2026-01-20: [David Catalán: oda al patchwork (de la mano de Callaghan) en Milán](https://fashionunited.es/noticias/moda/david-catalan-oda-al-patchwork-de-la-mano-de-callaghan-en-milan/2026012048151). David Catalán offset warm autumnal shades with black. - The Glass Magazine, 2026-01-19: [MFWM AW26: Simon Cracker](https://theglassmagazine.com/mfwm-aw26-simon-cracker/). Simon Cracker began with black and red before extending the palette towards softer shades. - The Impression: [Saint Laurent Fall 2026 Men's Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/saint-laurent-fall-2026-mens-fashion-show-review/). Saint Laurent used deep black for elongated silhouettes with assertive shoulders. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Simkhai Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/jonathan-simkhai). Black appeared in the jacquard pieces and in the neutral palette of white, black, brown and plum. - Vogue, 2026-02-12: [A. Potts Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/apotts). The neutral palette of brown, black and gray included a black tee with felt dots. - Vogue, 2026-01-29: [Aiayu Copenhagen Fall 2026 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-fall-2026/aiayu). The color story deepened from blues to gray and black tones, set by the natural shades of the animal fibers used. - Vogue, 2026-01-29: [Sunflower Copenhagen Fall 2026 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-fall-2026/sunflower). Sunflower opened with washed black jeans, a green turtleneck and a shearling jacket with a front zip. - WWD, 2026-01-25: [Sacai Men’s Fall 2026: I Want to Break Free](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/paris/sacai/review/). A black-and-olive jacket mixed quilted puffer material with leather and shearling. - Vogue, 2026-01-24: [Lii Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/lii). A black coat was given a turquoise placket as a striking color accent. - Vogue, 2026-01-24: [Undercover Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/undercover). The palette was mostly black. - Vogue, 2026-01-24: [Hermès Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/hermes). The final look combined a long dark crocodile coat with fitted black silk trousers under a fine sweater. - Vogue, 2026-01-23: [Comme des Garçons Homme Plus Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/comme-des-garcons-homme-plus). Most looks were black, with only the odd gray touch. - WWD, 2026-01-23: [Comme des Garçons Homme Plus: Fearless Tailoring](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/paris/comme-des-garcons-homme-plus/review/). Black jackets and coats in suit styles were cut away at the lapels, hemlines and fastening points. - Vogue, 2026-01-22: [Yohji Yamamoto Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/yohji-yamamoto). Several loose black outfits included one with a coat cuff lit up by red thread. - Vogue, 2026-01-21: [Dior Men Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/dior-homme). Single-breasted black jackets were shrunk to show the hipbone. - Vogue, 2026-01-21: [Ami Paris Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/ami). Black showed up in a parka and shorts look, patent Chelsea boots and evening overcoats. - Vogue, 2026-01-19: [Giorgio Armani Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/giorgio-armani). Giorgio Armani closed with paired black-and-white evening outfits. - WWD, 2026-01-19: [Giorgio Armani Men’s Fall 2026: Smooth Operator](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/review/). Giorgio Armani paired a green velvet shirt with a black shearling upper layer. - Vogue, 2026-01-17: [Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/dolce-gabbana). Dolce & Gabbana showed a black velvet dressing robe and dark tuxedos in its menswear collection. - Vogue, 2026-01-16: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/ralph-lauren). Ralph Lauren showed a black aviator jumpsuit styled with a formal shirt and tie. - 10 Magazine, 2026-01-24: [ERL: Menswear AW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/erl-menswear-aw26/). ERL replaced traditional evening suits with black cotton flight garments. - Numéro, 2026-01-21: [A Études Studio show inspired by the figure of the soundmaker](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/a-etudes-studio-show-inspired-by-the-figure-of-the-soundmaker/). The palette used dark black, grey and brown shades with touches of violet. - 10 Magazine, 2026-01-18: [Mordecai: Menswear AW26](https://10magazine.com/mordecai-menswear-aw26/). Mordecai used black alongside pale neutrals, green and blue. - FashionNetwork, 2026-01-17: [Milan Uomo Moda Jan 2026: Dolce & Gabbana's portraits of many men](https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-uomo-moda-jan-2026-dolce-gabbana-s-portraits-of-many-men,1798616.html). Dolce & Gabbana used black for a mohair sweater and quilted smoking jacket. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Dolce & Gabbana: 83 - Giorgio Armani: 66 - Yohji Yamamoto: 55 - 296 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/black): 39.8% of looks - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/black): 32.6% of looks ## By fashion week - Paris: 57.5% of looks (1,784 looks) - Milan: 47.4% of looks (788 looks) - New York: 67.4% of looks (470 looks) - London: 60.8% of looks (257 looks) ## Worn with - Pants (apparel): 63% of the trend's looks - Jacket (apparel): 33% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 8% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 5% of the trend's looks - Twill (fabric): 58% of the trend's looks - Leather (fabric): 11% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 3,396 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Auralee look 37, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/auralee/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0037-c10b9c71.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Mkdt Studio look 21, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/copenhagen/mkdt-studio/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-d5872400.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Lauren Manoogian look 40, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/lauren-manoogian/ready_to_wear/photos/0040-24330fc4.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Barbara Bui look 4, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/barbara-bui/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0004-fb128fdf.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Issey Miyake look 18, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/issey-miyake/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0018-fea4d368.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Aiayu look 21, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/copenhagen/aiayu/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-42904c26.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Yohji Yamamoto look 16, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/yohji-yamamoto/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0016-64fc5690.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Bach Mai look 12, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/bach-mai/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0012-ae16ad5c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Labrum London look 22, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/labrum-london/ready_to_wear/photos/0022-dd921c42.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Calvin Klein Collection look 10, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/ready_to_wear/photos/0010-b4432fbb.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Monse look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/monse/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-342b6485.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was black at the FW26 menswear shows?** Black appeared in 3,396 looks from 299 designers. That is 56.0% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 menswear shows. **Is black a trend for fall 2026?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 56.0%, down from 68.5% in FW25. **Which designers showed the most black for FW26?** Dolce & Gabbana (83 looks), Giorgio Armani (66 looks) and Yohji Yamamoto (55 looks). **Which fashion week showed the most black?** New York, where 67.4% of looks carried it (470 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 color divided by all menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25. ## Related trends - [Charcoal](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/charcoal): 16.1% of looks - [Pine Green](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/pine-green): 3.5% of looks - [Smoke](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/smoke): 10.4% of looks - [Steel](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/steel): 12.0% of looks - [Scarlet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/scarlet) - [Mustard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/mustard) - [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/chocolate): 27.4% of looks - [White](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/white): 16.9% of looks 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).