# Denim Menswear Trend, Fall 2026 · New York Fashion Week

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/denim
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

Denim appeared in 20.9% of looks at the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows, up from 12.8% in FW25. 34 designers showed the trend across 146 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 20.9%
- Share in FW25: 12.8%
- Change: +8.1 pts (rising)
- Looks: 146
- Designers: 34
- Rank: #2 of 11 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Denim came up in 25 articles from Vogue, WWD, The Zoe Report and 7 more. In the data it was in 20.9% of looks, up from 12.8% in FW25.

- Vogue, 2026-03-12: [Bode Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/bode). A Levi's collaboration produced jeans in two washes, some with side trims such as jewels, copper or ribbon.
- Vogue, 2026-02-17: [Rhude Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/rhude). Denim was given an aged, deliberately imperfect finish.
- WWD, 2026-02-16: [Eckhaus Latta Fall 2026: Awkwardly Refined](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/review/). Denim chaps had cutouts as a deliberate interruption.
- WWD, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Flexing Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). Leoni re-edited the original 1976 runway jean and reintroduced the logo ahead of the brand's 50th anniversary.
- The Zoe Report, 2026-02-18: [Maximalism Reigned Supreme At New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends). Double denim returned at Coach, in standard jeans, denim jackets and cut-off shorts.
- Nylon, 2026-02-17: [The Top 5 Shows Of New York Fashion Week](https://www.nylon.com/fashion/top-5-shows-nyfw-fall-winter-2026). Eckhaus Latta showed deconstructed denim with double waistbands and chaps-style detail.
- Wallpaper*, 2026-02-12: [The best shows of New York Fashion Week A/W 2026](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/best-shows-new-york-fashion-week-aw-2026). Calvin Klein Collection topped a denim-on-denim outfit with a long wool coat; Eckhaus Latta showed unisex denim trousers with chaps-style detail.
- AnOther, 2026-02-16: [Veronica Leoni Navigates the Cold and Hot of Calvin Klein](https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/16974/calvin-klein-autumn-winter-2026-aw26-review-veronica-leoni). Jeans based on an archive 1976 pair were among the show's clearest pieces, alongside underwear-led styling.
- MR Magazine, 2026-02-23: [NYFW MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS FALL/WINTER 2026 PART THREE | AMERICAN DESIGNER ROYALTY](https://mr-mag.com/nyfw-menswear-collections-review-part-three-the-whatever-of-whatever/). MR Magazine describes Coach using distressed denim assembled from separate patches in flowing trousers and shorts.
- 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 describes Sivan taking a gardening reference into coordinated denim dressing.
- Maxim, 2026-02-17: [Todd Snyder Debuts American Form Fall/Winter 2026 Collection](https://www.maxim.com/style/todd-snyder-debuts-american-form-fall-winter-2026-collection-at-new-york-fashion-week/). Crisply cut denim formed the casual end of a range that also included formal pieces.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-15: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Veronica Leoni revives radical '70s minimalism to rebuild luxury](https://fashionotography.com/calvin-klein-fall-2026-radical-70s-minimalism/). The hero piece was an updated 1976 jean with a cursive logo on the back pocket.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-13: [Coach turns sepia into technicolor for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/coach-turns-sepia-into-technicolor-fall-2026/). All the denim in the collection came from post-consumer, upcycled material.
- 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 describes Public School opening with firm indigo denim worn as a coordinated outfit.
- Vogue, 2026-02-16: [N.Hoolywood Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/n-hoolywood). Jeans with strong dye color and sturdy fabric were the hero pieces.
- Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Todd Snyder Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/todd-snyder). Pressed-crease Japanese denim was styled with shirts and ties in a prep-meets-mid-century mix.
- Vogue, 2026-02-14: [Eckhaus Latta Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/eckhaus-latta). Denim is a brand specialty, shown here in chaps and in crotch-hugging jeans.
- Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Romeo Hunte Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/romeo-hunte). Denim was a collection highlight, with puffer vests, upside-down jean jackets and womenswear on varied body types.
- Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/calvin-klein-collection). Jeans from around 1976 were reworked, with a leather patch and cursive logo on the back pocket, as a hopeful daily staple.
- Vogue, 2026-02-12: [Public School Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/public-school). A dark-wash denim tuxedo of Canadian style started the show, with a suit-like cut and fit.
- WWD, 2026-02-12: [Public School New York Fall 2026 Ready to Wear: We’re Back in Business](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/public-school/review/). A full denim outfit opened the show, with straight-leg jeans.
- Vogue, 2026-02-11: [Coach Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/coach). All the denim was made from post-consumer material as part of Coach's upcycling push.
- WWD, 2026-01-30: [Theory Men’s Fall 2026: New York Elegance Reimagined](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/new-york/theory/review/). Denim featured in an overshirt, straight-cut jeans and a utility jacket with an undyed-look wash.
- Vogue, 2026-01-20: [Tommy Hilfiger New York Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/tommy-hilfiger-new-york). Jeans and a denim button-up were styled with loafers for an off-duty look.
- Vogue, 2026-01-14: [Rag & Bone Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/rag-bone). Denim stayed a core brand code, with sturdy styles chosen for a perfect fade.

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

## Top designers by look count

- coach: 16
- Tommy Hilfiger: 15
- bode: 12
- 31 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/denim): 18.6% of looks

## Worn with

- Jeans (apparel): 78% of the trend's looks
- Shirts (apparel): 16% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 52% of the trend's looks
- Midnight Blue (color): 28% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 146 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Todd Snyder look 1, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/todd-snyder/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0001-d287b4b3.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Romeo Hunte look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/romeo-hunte/ready_to_wear/photos/0006-598fe0fb.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- N.hoolywood look 7, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/n-hoolywood/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0007-fe7bf6bc.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Area look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/area/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0003-53b67a50.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Public School look 1, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/public-school/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0001-ae063cd4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Eckhaus Latta look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/ready_to_wear/photos/0006-7d1f8f97.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tibi look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/tibi/ready_to_wear/photos/0011-280e7db3.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Private Policy look 14, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/private-policy/ready_to_wear/photos/0014-06d74931.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Nili Lotan look 25, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/nili-lotan/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0025-a7c75f91.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Campillo look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/campillo/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-86f101d6.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Altuzarra look 10, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0010-7b3a918e.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was denim at the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows?**

Denim appeared in 146 looks from 34 designers. That is 20.9% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows.

**Is denim a trend for fall 2026?**

Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 20.9%, up from 12.8% in FW25.

**Which designers showed the most denim for FW26?**

coach (16 looks), Tommy Hilfiger (15 looks) and bode (12 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

- [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/satin): 9.6% of looks
- [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/velvet): 4.4% of looks
- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/leather): 13.3% of looks
- [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/jacquard)
- [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/jersey)
- [Corduroy](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/corduroy)
- [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/fine-gauge): 11.5% of looks
- [Parachute](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/parachute): 5.0% of looks

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