# Sweater Knit Menswear Trend, Fall 2026 Runways

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

Sweater knit appeared in 4.5% of looks at the FW26 menswear shows, down from 6.3% in FW25. 121 designers showed the trend across 275 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 4.5%
- Share in FW25: 6.3%
- Change: −1.8 pts (fading)
- Looks: 275
- Designers: 121
- Rank: #12 of 23 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Sweater knit came up in 44 articles from Vogue, WWD, FashionNetwork and 12 more. In the data it was in 4.5% of looks, down from 6.3% 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, 2026-02-16: [N.Hoolywood Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/n-hoolywood). Spliced sweaters combined cable knits with Nordic patterns.
- 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.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-01-23: [Dries Van Noten: Menswear AW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/dries-van-noten-menswear-aw26/). Knitwear was everywhere, led by thick Fair Isle and argyle sweaters, long wool scarves and knitted earflaps.
- 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.
- 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 highlights an A. Potts mohair sweater with shaded color transitions and pronounced texture.
- 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.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-22: [For Fall 2026, Tommy Hilfiger reinvents American classics with modern tailoring](https://fashionotography.com/tommy-hilfiger-fall-winter-2026-collection/). Fashionotography describes Tommy Hilfiger updating rugby shirts with waffle knit construction for men.
- Male Model Scene, 2026-02-19: [Palomo Presents Fall Winter 2026 'Limbo' Collection](https://www.malemodelscene.net/menswear/palomo-fall-winter-2026). Male Model Scene describes Palomo using structured knitwear for asymmetric silhouettes.
- 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.
- WWD, 2026-02-18: [Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2026: Reimagining the ‘Icons’](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/tommy-hilfiger/review/). Updated Fair Isle cardigans were among the key pieces.
- WWD, 2026-02-16: [Eckhaus Latta Fall 2026: Awkwardly Refined](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/review/). Sweaters and knits featured cutouts and bold stripes without fuss.
- Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Todd Snyder Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/todd-snyder). Knits in cashmere and boiled lambswool carried argyle, tartan and check patterns in earth tones.
- WWD, 2026-02-15: [Todd Snyder Fall 2026: Celebrating 15 Years of Creating Modernized Classics](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/todd-snyder/review/). WWD describes Todd Snyder offering a knitted sack suit and a cashmere sweatshirt.
- 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). Knits were a brand specialty, including shrunken sweaters.
- Vogue, 2026-02-11: [Coach Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/coach). Sweaters included a hand-knit style bearing an eagle motif and a pullover with a quilt pattern.
- WWD, 2026-01-30: [Theory Men’s Fall 2026: New York Elegance Reimagined](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/new-york/theory/review/). Chunky bouclé sweaters were joined by yak-wool cardigans and twinsets for more texture.
- Vogue, 2026-01-23: [Theory Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/theory). Knitwear and sweater sets used a very soft yarn spun from baby yak fibre.
- 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). Cable knit sweaters were made in soft cashmere.
- 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.
- 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.
- Vogue, 2026-01-14: [Rag & Bone Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/rag-bone). Fair Isle sweaters were among the preppy basics.

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

## Top designers by look count

- undercover: 9
- Dolce & Gabbana: 7
- nahmias: 6
- 118 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/sweater-knit)
- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/sweater-knit)

## By fashion week

- Paris: 4.6% of looks (143 looks)
- Milan: 4.5% of looks (75 looks)
- New York: 4.6% of looks (32 looks)
- London: 4.0% of looks (17 looks)

## Worn with

- Jacket (apparel): 30% of the trend's looks
- Sweatshirt (apparel): 17% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 28% of the trend's looks
- Chocolate (color): 17% of the trend's looks
- Striped (pattern): 11% of the trend's looks
- Abstract (pattern): 9% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 275 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
- Ahluwalia look 17, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/ahluwalia/ready_to_wear/photos/0017-1555c18a.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Auralee look 18, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/auralee/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0018-9eb5c1c0.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Theory look 10, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/theory/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0010-2159c59e.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
- Aubero look 20, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/aubero/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0020-ce9281b5.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
- Eckhaus Latta look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-7347af27.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tom Ford look 10, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/tom-ford/ready_to_wear/photos/0010-32e60448.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Songzio look 15, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/songzio/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0015-ecab839b.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was sweater knit at the FW26 menswear shows?**

Sweater knit appeared in 275 looks from 121 designers. That is 4.5% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 menswear shows.

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

Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 4.5%, down from 6.3% in FW25.

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

undercover (9 looks), Dolce & Gabbana (7 looks) and nahmias (6 looks).

**Which fashion week showed the most sweater knit?**

Paris, where 4.6% of looks carried it (143 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/denim): 13.1% of looks
- [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/velvet): 4.9% of looks
- [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/satin)
- [Sheer](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/sheer)
- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/leather): 12.1% of looks
- [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/fine-gauge)
- [Parachute](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/parachute)
- [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/jacquard)

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