Most common fabrics at Paris Men's Fashion Week FW26 menswear: twill (64.8%), poplin (27.7%) and leather (11.5%). Biggest risers: corduroy (2.9% → 3.9%), ribbed (1.8% → 2.1%) and muslin (1.7% → 2.0%).
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Updated October 2, 2026
Top 3 of 22 fabrics
Ranked by share of looks.
Twill
64.8% of looks · −0.5 pts
Poplin
27.7% of looks · +1.8 pts
Leather
11.5% of looks · −2.9 pts
19 more fabrics
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Rank, share of looks and change for the other 19 fabrics
This preview shows the numbers for the top three. Each trend below has its own page.
The other fabrics, A to Z 19
Fabrics in the press
66 of the articles we read on Paris menswear discuss its fabrics. Named most: leather (28 articles), fur (26 articles) and denim (25 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.
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Numéro Netherlands · Jan 22, 2026 · Season review
PARIS FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 2- Poplin: Acne Studios introduced crinkled poplin shirts alongside denim, leather, and cashmere layers.
- Jersey: Acne Studios used soft jersey within its wardrobe of denim, leather, and layered knits.
- Velvet: Acne Studios used velvet for relaxed formality, while Lemaire presented crushed versions with a metallic appearance.
Wallpaper* · Jan 21, 2026 · Season review
The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week Men's A/W 2026- Cable Knit: Cable-knit sweaters were among the menswear classics at Louis Vuitton, alongside double-breasted tailoring and Harrington jackets.
- Velvet: Lemaire used crushed velvet with a metallic look.
- Fur: Wallpaper* describes Wooyoungmi fur linings and fluffy Hermès shearling.
Whitewall · Jan 27, 2026 · Season review
Paris Men’s Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026- Jacquard: Our Legacy used viscose jacquards to soften the structure of shirts and knitwear.
- Fine Gauge: Our Legacy used exceptionally fine merino to give shirts and knits easier movement.
- Poplin: Officine Générale included cotton poplins among reliable fabrics for everyday wear.
10 Magazine · Jan 24, 2026 · Show review
ERL: Menswear AW26- Poplin: Striped poplin shirts and crisp Oxfords added to the orderly, school-like mood.
- Cable Knit: Cable-knit vests joined argyle sweaters and V-necks layered under blazers.
- Denim: Denim jackets added energy among the leather varsity and biker styles.
Vogue · Jan 22, 2026 · Show review
Dries Van Noten Fall 2026 Menswear CollectionVogue · Jan 25, 2026 · Show review
Sacai Fall 2026 Menswear Collection
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against FW25.
All 22 fabrics, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
FW26 menswear Paris fabrics in full
| On this page | In T-Fashion |
|---|---|
| Share of looks per fabric | Every look behind each fabric, by designer and city |
| Rising and fading, top 3 | All 22 fabrics, with every sort |
| – | Combinations with colors, fabrics and details |
| Snapshot as of the last update | Updated as each show is analyzed |
| – | Moodboards, concepts and tech packs from the same looks |
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Questions
- What are the Fall 2026 fabric trends at Paris Men's Fashion Week?
- By share of looks: twill (64.8%), poplin (27.7%), leather (11.5%).
- Which fabrics are rising for fall 2026?
- poplin (25.9% → 27.7%), corduroy (2.9% → 3.9%), ribbed (1.8% → 2.1%).
- Which fabrics are fading?
- leather (14.4% → 11.5%), jersey (11.9% → 10.1%), chino (9.4% → 8.3%).