# Velvet Menswear Trend, Fall 2026 Runways

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

Velvet appeared in 4.9% of looks at the FW26 menswear shows, up from 4.3% in FW25. 123 designers showed the trend across 298 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 4.9%
- Share in FW25: 4.3%
- Change: +0.6 pts (rising)
- Looks: 298
- Designers: 123
- Rank: #9 of 23 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Velvet came up in 25 articles from Vogue, WWD, GQ and 11 more. In the data it was in 4.9% of looks, up from 4.3% in FW25.

- Vogue, 2026-01-23: [Comme des Garçons Homme Plus Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/comme-des-garcons-homme-plus). Black tail coats appeared in crushed velvet with ruffle craters at the collar.
- WWD, 2026-01-23: [Comme des Garçons Homme Plus: Fearless Tailoring](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/paris/comme-des-garcons-homme-plus/review/). Animal-print velvets were among the fancy fabrics.
- Vogue, 2026-01-21: [Lemaire Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/christophe-lemaire). A series of crushed velvet pieces looked like liquid metal.
- WWD, 2026-01-19: [Giorgio Armani Men’s Fall 2026: Smooth Operator](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-fall-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/review/). A blue velvet suit, a lapel-free velvet jacket and a green velvet shirt add richer color.
- GQ, 2026-02-03: [The 9 Fall-Winter 2026 Menswear Trends to Try Right Now](https://www.gq.com/story/the-9-fall-winter-2026-menswear-trends-to-try-right-now). Velvet suiting found new life in drapey cuts from Canali, Amiri and Giorgio Armani.
- 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). Armani adds velvet shirts in olive green and amethyst.
- CNN Style, 2026-01-26: [What can't a man wear? Designers break convention at Paris Men's Fashion Week](https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/26/style/paris-mens-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026). Dior second menswear collection mixed fluid separates with velvets and jacquards under a deadbeat tailoring idea.
- Wallpaper*, 2026-01-21: [The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week Men's A/W 2026](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/best-of-paris-fashion-week-mens-aw-2026). Lemaire used crushed velvet with a metallic look.
- 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/). Armani offers midnight-blue velvet jackets, and Brioni pairs velvet with evening tailoring in dark red.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-01-26: [Wooyoungmi: Menswear AW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/wooyoungmi-menswear-aw26/). Dandy suits in supple velvet appeared alongside the shaggy coats and wool hats.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-01-24: [ERL: Menswear AW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/erl-menswear-aw26/). Evening wear used black flight suits and trousers in velvet, instead of tuxedos.
- Numéro, 2026-01-21: [A Études Studio show inspired by the figure of the soundmaker](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/a-etudes-studio-show-inspired-by-the-figure-of-the-soundmaker/). Impeccably cut velvet suits recalled stage outfits of performers.
- 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). Piped velvet jackets appear among the evening and military-style looks.
- Wanted, 2026-06-17: [Dressing with intent: The Fall 2026 Menswear trends](https://www.wantedonline.co.za/fashion/2026-06-17-dressing-with-intent-the-fall-2026-menswear-trends/). Dolce & Gabbana revived velvet blazers paired with torn denim.
- MR Magazine, 2026-02-19: [NYFW MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS REVIEW PART TWO | THE ARTISTRY OF MENSWEAR](https://mr-mag.com/nyfw-menswear-collections-review-part-two-the-artistry-of-menswear/). MR Magazine highlights Wàngda using velvet to give its menswear an opulent character.
- Numéro Netherlands, 2026-01-22: [PARIS FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 2](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-menswear-fallwinter-2026-day-2). Acne Studios used velvet for relaxed formality, while Lemaire presented crushed versions with a metallic appearance.
- 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). Etro developed relaxed paisley robes in velvet.
- Glass, 2026-01-24: [PFWM AW26: Dior](https://theglassmagazine.com/pfwm-aw26-dior/). Dior combined velvet with Donegal tweed, jacquard and wool to add depth to its historical references.
- The Impression: [Lemaire Fall 2026 Men's Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/lemaire-fall-2026-mens-fashion-show-review/). Velvet second-skin tops were part of the younger-leaning pieces.
- Vogue, 2026-01-19: [Giorgio Armani Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/giorgio-armani). Velvet appears in long outerwear, ski parka pockets and semi-sheer crushed suits.
- Vogue, 2026-01-19: [Canali Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/canali). Smooth velvets and velvet tuxedos cut in cashmere anchor the evening section.
- Vogue, 2026-01-18: [Etro Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/etro). Velvet robes splashed with paisley sit alongside slouchy pajamas.
- Vogue, 2026-01-17: [Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/dolce-gabbana). A robe de chambre in black velvet appears among the looks.
- Vogue, 2026-01-14: [Hed Mayner Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/hed-mayner). Crushed velvet halter-neck dresses are among the fabric contrasts.
- 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). Dolce & Gabbana used deep velvet surfaces to give its tailoring visual weight.

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

## Top designers by look count

- Giorgio Armani: 34
- Dolce & Gabbana: 12
- Ralph Lauren: 9
- 120 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

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

## By fashion week

- Paris: 3.6% of looks (112 looks)
- Milan: 7.8% of looks (129 looks)
- New York: 4.4% of looks (31 looks)
- London: 4.5% of looks (19 looks)

## Worn with

- Pants (apparel): 41% of the trend's looks
- Jacket (apparel): 41% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 65% of the trend's looks
- Chocolate (color): 18% of the trend's looks
- Abstract (pattern): 8% of the trend's looks
- Geometric (pattern): 4% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 298 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Kidsuper look 16, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/kidsuper/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0016-00df62b4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Giorgio Armani look 92, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0092-641e10e4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Alainpaul look 43, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/alainpaul/ready_to_wear/photos/0043-c9ecf5ec.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Dolce & Gabbana look 55, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/dolce-gabbana/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0055-ff6c1ac6.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Holzweiler look 38, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/copenhagen/holzweiler/ready_to_wear/photos/0038-b96bf212.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Brioni look 35, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/brioni/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0035-ca1c8c18.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Hodakova look 21, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/hodakova/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0021-125f85f7.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Études Studio look 28, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/etudes-studio/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0028-bd29a94a.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Lanvin look 3, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/lanvin/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0003-0407d1f8.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Marie Adam Leenaerdt look 34, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/marie-adam-leenaerdt/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0034-1da5d00a.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Wooyoungmi look 10, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/wooyoungmi/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0010-d3c40db9.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was velvet at the FW26 menswear shows?**

Velvet appeared in 298 looks from 123 designers. That is 4.9% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 menswear shows.

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

Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 4.9%, up from 4.3% in FW25.

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

Giorgio Armani (34 looks), Dolce & Gabbana (12 looks) and Ralph Lauren (9 looks).

**Which fashion week showed the most velvet?**

Milan, where 7.8% of looks carried it (129 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
- [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)
- [Rib Knit](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/rib-knit): 4.9% of looks

This page is a preview. Every look, the full ranking and the designer and city breakdowns are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo).