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

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

Poplin appeared in 24.0% of looks at the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows, about the same as FW25 (23.8%). 40 designers showed the trend across 167 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 24.0%
- Share in FW25: 23.8%
- Change: +0.2 pts (steady)
- Looks: 167
- Designers: 40
- Rank: #1 of 11 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Poplin came up in coverage from WWD. In the data it was in 24.0% of looks, about the same as FW25 (23.8%).

- WWD, 2026-01-30: [Theory Men’s Fall 2026: New York Elegance Reimagined](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/new-york/theory/review/). Motion Poplin, a stretchy, machine-washable fabric, was introduced for shirts.

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

## Top designers by look count

- Todd Snyder: 22
- Romeo Hunte: 17
- awge: 11
- 37 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/poplin): 22.5% of looks
- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/poplin): 19.1% of looks

## Worn with

- Shirts (apparel): 100% of the trend's looks
- White (color): 40% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 14% of the trend's looks
- Striped (pattern): 19% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 167 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Twp look 22, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/twp/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-1b125444.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Campillo look 12, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/campillo/ready_to_wear/photos/0012-eaf4c144.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rhude look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/rhude/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0003-a4a34431.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Theory look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/theory/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0011-7e837397.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Cult Gaia look 47, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/cult-gaia/ready_to_wear/photos/0047-9e11c42b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Calvin Klein Collection look 42, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/ready_to_wear/photos/0042-c3d1db69.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Simkhai look 8, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/simkhai/ready_to_wear/photos/0008-0b0b9f46.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Public School look 29, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/public-school/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0029-b9d3eee2.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tibi look 7, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/tibi/ready_to_wear/photos/0007-12e5cec2.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- 3.1 Phillip Lim look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/3-1-phillip-lim/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0020-8c000802.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Awge look 26, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/awge/ready_to_wear/photos/0026-07bdadcf.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

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

Poplin appeared in 167 looks from 40 designers. That is 24.0% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows.

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

Steady on the runways. Its share of looks is 24.0%, about the same as FW25 (23.8%).

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

Todd Snyder (22 looks), Romeo Hunte (17 looks) and awge (11 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

- [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/denim): 20.9% of looks
- [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

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