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Most common fabrics at Milan Men's Fashion Week FW26 menswear: twill (68.8%), poplin (30.5%) and leather (13.7%). Biggest risers: poplin (23.9% → 30.5%), leather (11.7% → 13.7%) and velvet (5.9% → 7.8%).

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Updated October 2, 2026

Top 3 of 17 fabrics

Ranked by share of looks.

Jil Sander, FW26 menswear, Twill, look 43

Twill

68.8% of looks · +2.9 pts
Jil Sander, FW26 menswear, Poplin, look 2

Poplin

30.5% of looks · +6.6 pts
Zegna, FW26 menswear, Leather, look 38

Leather

13.7% of looks · +2.0 pts

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Rank, share of looks and change for the other 14 fabrics

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Fabrics in the press

43 of the articles we read on Milan menswear discuss its fabrics. Named most: sweater knit (29 articles), fur (18 articles) and denim (17 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.

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  1. Vogue · Jan 19, 2026 · Show review

    Canali Fall 2026 Menswear Collection
    • Velvet: Smooth velvets and velvet tuxedos cut in cashmere anchor the evening section.
    • Denim: Japanese denim is worn over fine merino knits and shaped in relaxed fits.
    • Corduroy: Trousers are also cut in fine-rib corduroy.

  2. WWD · Jan 17, 2026 · Show review

    Brunello Cucinelli Men’s Fall 2026: When Harmony Meets Luxury
    • Denim: A fabric that reads as both denim and corduroy is used for double-breasted pantsuits.
    • Corduroy: The denim-corduroy fabric and a frosted corduroy version are standouts.
    • Leather: Leather coats and jackets include a supple trenchcoat and a 1940s-inspired biker jacket.

  3. Monocle · Jan 19, 2026 · Season review

    In a city of perfect suits, Milano Fashion Week Men's is on a quest for endurance
    • Velvet: Armani offers midnight-blue velvet jackets, and Brioni pairs velvet with evening tailoring in dark red.
    • Denim: Canali adds denim to a practical lineup of cashmere knits, big trenches and light merino layers.
    • Sweater Knit: Monocle highlights Paul Smith's alpaca Fair Isle knits and Canali's cashmere layers.

  4. Numéro Netherlands · Jan 18, 2026 · Season review

    MILAN FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 2
    • Jacquard: Setchu developed wool and silk jacquards that suggested protective skins.
    • Velvet: Dolce & Gabbana used deep velvet surfaces to give its tailoring visual weight.
    • Fur: Dolce & Gabbana offered trench coats made from imitation fur.

  5. Vogue · Jan 16, 2026 · Show review

    Ralph Lauren Fall 2026 Menswear Collection
    • Denim: Hand-painted washed denim features in the Polo section.
    • Cable Knit: Cable knit is layered with gray flannel in the Purple Label opening.
    • Fleece: Fleece pieces with folk patterns appear in the Polo section.

  6. WWD · Jan 19, 2026 · Show review

    Giorgio Armani Men’s Fall 2026: Smooth Operator
    • Corduroy: Some pants use corduroy that drapes like jersey.
    • Velvet: A blue velvet suit, a lapel-free velvet jacket and a green velvet shirt add richer color.
    • Sweater Knit: Giorgio Armani tucked loose, dropped-shoulder sweaters into generously cut trousers.

Rising and fading

Change in share of looks against FW25.

All 17 fabrics, ranked

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FW26 menswear Milan fabrics in full

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Rising and fading, top 3 All 17 fabrics, with every sort
– Combinations with colors, fabrics and details
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– Moodboards, concepts and tech packs from the same looks

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Questions

What are the Fall 2026 fabric trends at Milan Men's Fashion Week?
By share of looks: twill (68.8%), poplin (30.5%), leather (13.7%).
Which fabrics are rising for fall 2026?
poplin (23.9% → 30.5%), twill (65.9% → 68.8%), leather (11.7% → 13.7%).
Which fabrics are fading?
sweater knit (8.0% → 4.5%), jersey (11.9% → 8.8%), parachute (9.2% → 6.3%).