# Sweater Knit Trend, Fall 2026 · Milan Men's Fashion Week

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/sweater-knit
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

Sweater knit appeared in 4.5% of looks at the Milan Men's Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows, down from 8.0% in FW25. 34 designers showed the trend across 75 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 4.5%
- Share in FW25: 8.0%
- Change: −3.5 pts (fading)
- Looks: 75
- Designers: 34
- Rank: #14 of 17 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Sweater knit came up in 29 articles from Vogue, WWD, FashionNetwork and 9 more. In the data it was in 4.5% of looks, down from 8.0% in FW25.

- Vogue, 2026-02-28: [Bottega Veneta Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/bottega-veneta). Bottega Veneta added a relaxed note to men's curved tailoring with shrunken ribbed sweaters.
- WWD, 2026-02-28: [Bottega Veneta Fall 2026: A Hairy Situation](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/bottega-veneta/review/). Bottega Veneta offered military-inspired men's sweaters with leather panels at the shoulders.
- WWD, 2026-02-26: [Marni Fall 2026: Meryll Rogge Makes Her Debut](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/marni/review/). Marni based its men's wardrobe partly on boxy cardigans.
- Vogue, 2026-01-19: [Giorgio Armani Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/giorgio-armani). Giorgio Armani showed patterned alpine knits and fringed wrap cardigans developed with Alanui.
- 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 graphic wool sweaters and winter-patterned cardigans.
- Monocle, 2026-01-19: [In a city of perfect suits, Milano Fashion Week Men's is on a quest for endurance](https://monocle.com/fashion/milan-menswear-aw26-show-reviews/). Monocle highlights Paul Smith's alpaca Fair Isle knits and Canali's cashmere layers.
- Dazed, 2026-01-18: [Dsquared2 turns up the Heated Rivalry at Milan Fashion Week](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69436/1/dsquared-milan-fashion-week-mens-heated-rivalry-hudson-williams). Dsquared2 menswear included racing-inspired knits and coordinated knitted après-ski outfits.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-01-18: [Mordecai: Menswear AW26](https://10magazine.com/mordecai-menswear-aw26/). Mordecai paired adaptable padded layers with substantial knitwear.
- 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 replaced a suit jacket with a black mohair sweater in one three-piece look.
- LUXUO, 2026-02-03: [Commercialising the Familiar: Key Takeaways from Men's Autumn/Winter '26 Fashion Week](https://www.luxuo.com/style/fashion/commercialising-the-familair-key-takeaways-from-mens-fashion-week.html). LUXUO describes Brunello Cucinelli's cozy cardigans and textured knits as capable of defining a complete outfit.
- InsideHook, 2026-01-21: [Prada's Giant Cuffs, Ralph Lauren's Return and More Highlights From Milan Men's Fashion Week FW26](https://www.insidehook.com/style/milan-mens-fashion-week-fw26). InsideHook highlights Paul Smith's Shetland knits and Canali's cashmere knitwear.
- FashionUnited, 2026-01-20: [Milan menswear shows add bling with brooches](https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/milan-menswear-shows-add-bling-with-brooches/2026012085831). Rowen Rose fastened scarves to colour-matched sweaters with an orange stone brooch.
- Numéro Netherlands, 2026-01-19: [MILAN FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 3](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-menswear-fallwinter-2026-day-3). Qasimi made repairs visible in knitwear; Saul Nash showed mohair cardigans that exposed the chest.
- Numéro Netherlands, 2026-01-18: [MILAN FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 2](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-menswear-fallwinter-2026-day-2). Paul Smith decorated sweaters with embroidery within a relaxed, layered wardrobe.
- 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 applied patchwork ideas to sweater patterns as well as other garments.
- Man About Town, 2026-01-19: [Saul Nash AW26: Menswear Unmasked](https://manabouttown.tv/fashion/saul-nash-aw26-menswear-unmasked-interview). Saul Nash brought back knitwear that exposed parts of the chest.
- The Glass Magazine, 2026-01-19: [MFWM AW26: Simon Cracker](https://theglassmagazine.com/mfwm-aw26-simon-cracker/). Simon Cracker altered sweaters so that neck openings became sleeves.
- Vogue, 2026-01-19: [Canali Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/canali). Canali used brushed cashmere polos and wool-alpaca cardigans to connect almost every look.
- 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 tucked loose, dropped-shoulder sweaters into generously cut trousers.
- Vogue, 2026-01-18: [Prada Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/prada). Prada included a red-and-charcoal knit with a low square neckline.
- Vogue, 2026-01-18: [Etro Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/etro). Etro placed pixelated deer motifs on plush jacquard knitwear.
- Vogue, 2026-01-17: [Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/dolce-gabbana). Dolce & Gabbana paired high-waisted trousers with plush, rounded knitted jumpers.
- Vogue, 2026-01-17: [Paul Smith Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/paul-smith). Paul Smith reworked archival Fair Isle designs in wool and alpaca.
- WWD, 2026-01-17: [Brunello Cucinelli Men’s Fall 2026: When Harmony Meets Luxury](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/milan/brunello-cucinelli/review/). Brunello Cucinelli combined rustic knitwear in fine yarns with irregular surface textures.
- Vogue, 2026-01-16: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/ralph-lauren). Ralph Lauren combined Fair Isle pieces and knitted rugby shirts within Polo's varied wardrobe.
- Vogue, 2026-01-16: [Zegna Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/ermenegildo-zegna). Zegna used heavy checks on sweaters and cardigan coats within its family-wardrobe concept.
- Vogue, 2026-01-16: [Dsquared2 Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/dsquared). Dsquared2 incorporated inlaid skiing motifs into sweaters and zip-fastened cardigans, revisiting 1970s winter clothing.
- WWD, 2026-01-16: [Zegna Fall 2026: Keeping It in the Family](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/milan/zegna/review/). Zegna offered cozy knits in sage green and mustard within its lifetime-wardrobe concept.
- Vogue, 2026-01-16: [Umit Benan Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/umit-benan). Umit Benan offered slouchy, brightly colored knits within its alpine Paradise capsule.

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

## Top designers by look count

- Dolce & Gabbana: 7
- Ralph Lauren: 6
- Emporio Armani: 5
- 31 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/milan/sweater-knit)

## Worn with

- Jacket (apparel): 27% of the trend's looks
- Coat (apparel): 19% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 23% of the trend's looks
- Chocolate (color): 9% of the trend's looks
- Abstract (pattern): 13% of the trend's looks
- Geometric (pattern): 9% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 75 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Marni look 17, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/marni/ready_to_wear/photos/0017-778fe8f2.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Moschino look 21, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/moschino/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0021-7f796b5f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Giorgio Armani look 27, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0027-e74e62b9.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Soshiotsuki look 17, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/soshiotsuki/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0017-c4883e10.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rowen Rose look 17, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/rowen-rose/ready_to_wear/photos/0017-e30985fe.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Brioni look 42, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/brioni/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0042-6f022381.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Canali look 5, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/canali/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0005-bf5f5ee1.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Zegna look 44, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/zegna/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0044-e0c13a83.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Mm6 Maison Margiela look 11, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/mm6-maison-margiela/ready_to_wear/photos/0011-dfd9c35f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Loro Piana look 23, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/loro-piana/ready_to_wear/photos/0023-e05dcbfd.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Missoni look 22, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/missoni/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-4d834190.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was sweater knit at the Milan Men's Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows?**

Sweater knit appeared in 75 looks from 34 designers. That is 4.5% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the Milan Men's Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows.

**Is sweater knit a trend for fall 2026?**

Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 4.5%, down from 8.0% in FW25.

**Which designers showed the most sweater knit for FW26?**

Dolce & Gabbana (7 looks), Ralph Lauren (6 looks) and Emporio Armani (5 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 menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25.

## Related trends

- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/leather): 13.7% of looks
- [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/velvet)
- [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/denim)
- [Cable Knit](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/cable-knit)
- [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/fine-gauge)
- [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/jacquard)
- [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/jersey): 8.8% of looks
- [Parachute](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/milan/parachute): 6.3% of looks

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