# Metallic Trend, Fall 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/metallic Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Metallic is one of the 25 fabrics T-Fashion measured at the FW26 womenswear shows. The page shows runway looks and press coverage; its share of looks, change against FW25 and the designers behind it are in T-Fashion. Share of looks, change against FW25, rank, designers and cities for this trend are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo). ## In the press Metallic came up in 74 articles from Vogue, WWD, Hypebeast and 25 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion. - Vogue, 2026-03-09: [Chanel Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/chanel). Iridescent looks used printed chainmail, and lurex shimmered on the velvet dress. - WWD, 2026-03-09: [Chanel Fall 2026: The Butterfly Effect](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/paris/chanel/review/). Metal mesh suits in iridescent color and a silver-trimmed beaded coat provided the finale shimmer. - Vogue, 2026-03-07: [Balenciaga Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/balenciaga). Balenciaga ended with silver-sequined evening gowns that reflected the light. - WWD, 2026-03-03: [Dior Fall 2026: Sun King](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/paris/christian-dior/review/). Metallic jacquards featured in the formal 18th-century looks. - Hypebeast, 2026-03-20: [RIP Quiet Luxury: FW26 Wants to Be Seen](https://hypebeast.com/2026/3/rip-quiet-luxury-fw26-runway-fall-2026-trends). Silver surfaces moved into everyday pieces, including suits woven with silver thread and sequins at Zegna and Dolce and Gabbana. - Who What Wear, 2026-03-12: [I Just Got Back From Paris: These Are the Key 5 Trends I Spotted on the Runways](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/paris-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2026-trends). Who What Wear highlights Chanel chainmail skirts and Cecilie Bahnsen windbreakers with reflective finishes. - Monocle, 2026-03-02: [Our 10 favourite shows from Milan Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026](https://monocle.com/fashion/best-shows-milan-fashion-week-aw26/). Monocle compares Ferragamo's shimmering gowns to flowing gold. - Wallpaper*, 2026-03-02: [The standout shows of Milan Fashion Week A/W 2026, from Prada to Bottega Veneta](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/milan-fashion-week-aw-2026-review-standout-shows). Wallpaper* describes Ferragamo's evening dresses as resembling molten gold. - Who What Wear, 2026-02-26: [The 8 Major Trends From London Fashion Week That Everyone Is Talking About](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/london-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2026-trends). Emilia Wickstead used gold sequins and a beaded hem for a strapless evening dress. - Dazed, 2026-02-25: [Here's everything you missed at London Fashion Week AW26 Womenswear](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69746/1/london-fashion-week-lfw-aw26-fw26-aaron-esh-chopova-lowena-simone-rocha). Jawara Alleyne presented golden leather trousers; Oscar Ouyang added gold flashes to clothing. - Marie Claire, 2026-02-17: [On the New York Fashion Week Fall 2026 Runways, Style Was a Coping Mechanism](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/fall-fashion/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2026-coping-mechanisms-trend/). Marie Claire describes Ralph Lauren pairing chainmail with riding boots and large coats. - 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). Wallpaper* highlights metallic cardigan embroidery at Tory Burch and silver sequins at Zankov. - ELLE, 2026-03-10: [Bigger Is Better at Louis Vuitton](https://www.elle.com/runway/a70622547/louis-vuitton-fall-2026-review/). Louis Vuitton added mirror panels to wool skirts. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-10: [Chanel Fall 2026: Matthieu Blazy Sets the Foundation](https://usa.10magazine.com/chanel-fall-2026-review/). Suits and textiles used gleaming lurex, silicone, classic tweeds and metallics, in versions for both day and night. - Coveteur, 2026-03-09: [Matthieu Blazy's Chanel Metamorphosis](https://coveteur.com/chanel-fall-winter-2026-review). Suits turned to lurex, silicone and iridescent glo-mesh, and slip dresses shimmered in watery lurex. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-07: [Lanvin: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/lanvin-ready-to-wear-fw26/). The evening finale opened with a draped gown in metallic fabric cut over one shoulder. - Numéro, 2026-03-03: [Blumarine stages a masked ball for its Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/blumarine-venice-masked-ball-fall-winter-2026-2027-show-milan/). Blumarine embroidered sheer gowns in silver and included gold among its theatrical colors. - Hypebeast, 2026-03-02: [Ferragamo Explores 1920s Speakeasy Culture for Fall/Winter 2026](https://hypebeast.com/2026/3/ferragamo-fall-winter-fw-2026-collection-milan-fashion-week-runway). Foil and lame finishes give the evening slip dresses a metallic shine. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-28: [Milan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, and Ferrari](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Saturday-dolce-gabbana-ferragamo-ferrari,1811500.html). FashionNetwork highlights Ferragamo's gold flapper-inspired dresses. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-26: [Missoni and its ode to the Milanese spirit](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Missoni-and-its-ode-to-the-milanese-spirit,1810808.html). Midi dresses with blouson tops come in metallic finishes. - Dazed, 2026-02-25: [We Should All Be Fetishists: Unpacking Maria Grazia Chiuri's Fendi debut](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69752/1/fendi-aw26-fw26-maria-grazia-chiuri-milan-fashion-week-mfw). Fendi introduced gold among the few contrasting colors in its black-led collection. - The Zoe Report, 2026-02-11: [Ralph Lauren's Fall/Winter 2026 Show Was A Frontier Fantasy](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/ralph-lauren-fallwinter-2026-show-review). Metallic embroidery and chainmail pieces ran through an earthy palette. - Who What Wear UK, 2026-08-30: [17 Autumn/Winter 2026 Trends That Will Define Style This Season](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/autumn-winter-2026-trends). Ferragamo showed a brown metallic strapless dress with ruffles, while Chanel used a woven gold motif on a waistcoat. - Daily Front Row, 2026-03-12: [11 of Our Favorite Trends From the Paris Fall 2026 Runways](https://fashionweekdaily.com/trends-paris-fall-2026-runway-pfw/). Metallic fabrics shimmer at Schiaparelli, Celine and Mugler; Rabanne, Stella McCartney and Chanel went furthest with full metal mesh. - Whitewall, 2026-03-11: [9 Collections That Set the Tone for a More Personal Paris Fashion Week](https://whitewall.art/fashion/fall-winter-2026-texture-metallic-accents-and-materials/). Isabel Marant layered silver lurex shirts beneath tailored jackets. - Hashtag Legend, 2026-03-04: [Milan Fashion Week 2026: the key trends and styles](https://hashtaglegend.com/post/milan-fashion-week-2026-the-key-trends-and-styles). Hashtag Legend describes Ferragamo's gold silk garments shimmering as they move. - Gulf News (The Kurator), 2026-03-03: [The Kurator's Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 round-up](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/the-kurators-milan-fashion-week-autumnwinter-2026-round-up-1.500461911). The Kurator describes gold among Loro Piana's eveningwear shades. - Fashion Magazine 24, 2026-03-02: [London Fashion Week February 2026](https://fashionmagazine24.com/events/london-fashion-week-february-2026/). Edeline Lee presented a striking gold gown covered in sequins. - Resident, 2026-02-28: [New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026: The Collections and Moments Defining the Season](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/28/new-york-fashion-week-fallwinter-2026-the-collections-and-moments-defining-the-season). Resident highlights metallic fabrics in the Bronx and Banco collection. - Whitewall, 2026-02-25: [The Collections that Defined London Fashion Week: Rebellion and Identity Revisited](https://whitewall.art/fashion/autumn-winter-2026-london-embraces-identity-and-rebellion/). Emilia Wickstead added metallic floral embroidery to evening pieces. - SheerLuxe, 2026-02-24: [9 Standout Shows From London Fashion Week](https://sheerluxe.com/fashion/designer/9-standout-shows-from-london-fashion-week). Metallics refreshed the clean lines at Emilia Wickstead; Harris Reed added metallic accents to softened tailoring. - Hello!, 2026-02-23: [London Fashion Week AW26 trend report: From cinematic drama to minimalism 2.0](https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/editions-the-new-trends-issue-2026/885330/biggest-trends-lfw-aw26/). Julien Macdonald returned with an extensively sequined collection. - TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-22: [LFW AW26: Highlights from Pauline Dujancourt, Mithridate, Natasha Zinko and more...](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-highlights-from-pauline-dujancourt-mithridate-natasha-zinko-and-more/). Edeline Lee presented a gold sequined gown; Julien Macdonald used metallic finishes on fitted gowns. - Daily Front Row, 2026-02-17: [UPDATED: 19 Breakout Trends From the Fall 2026 NYFW Shows](https://fashionweekdaily.com/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2026-trends/). Daily Front Row highlights golden lily decorations on black dresses at Carolina Herrera and Lela Rose. - Country & Town House: [How Homegrown Talent Stole The Show At London Fashion Week AW26](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/style/fashion/british-designers-london-fashion-week-aw26/). Mithridate layered a silver slip beneath moiré outerwear. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-26: [Missoni Fall 2026: Where volume becomes authority](https://fashionotography.com/missoni-fall-2026-volume-becomes-authority/). Lurex-woven jacquards add a restrained metallic shine. - Resident, 2026-02-24: [DI PETSA AW26 Medusa's Lover Transforms Myth Into Modern Power at London Fashion Week](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/24/di-petsa-aw26-medusas-lover-transforms-myth-into-modern-power-at-london-fashion-week). Di Petsa added gold and silver decorative gussets to its wet-effect designs. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-14: [Joan of Park Avenue: Ralph Lauren's rugged romance for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/ralph-laurens-rugged-romance-for-fall-2026/). Chainmail tops and sleeves ran through the show. - The Garnette Report, 2026-02-13: [Frederick Anderson Fall 2026: The Perfect Time for the Blues](https://thegarnettereport.com/fashion/frederick-anderson-fall-2026-the-perfect-time-for-the-blues/). The Garnette Report describes Frederick Anderson closing with a metallic sequined suit. - The Impression: [Akris Fall 2026 Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/akris-fall-2026-fashion-show-review/). Akris translated gold into muted brocades, paillettes, and layered textiles. - Vogue, 2026-03-06: [Lanvin Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/lanvin). A coppery metallic one-shoulder gown was swathed around the body. - Vogue, 2026-03-06: [Mugler Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/mugler). Metallic pink leather and a pleated bronzy green lame midi-dress carried the shine. - Vogue, 2026-03-03: [Christian Dior Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/christian-dior). Gilded lamé trimmed a looped Bar jacket, and flowered lamé fabrics recalled Paul Poiret. - Vogue, 2026-03-02: [Ashish Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/ashish). Sequins, beads and tinsel thread build a six-color check coat, a gold minidress with a tweed-like depth and a glassware-effect dress. - Vogue, 2026-02-28: [Ferragamo Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/salvatore-ferragamo). Gold lame is used for the sculpted ruffle dresses. - Vogue, 2026-02-26: [Tove Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/tove). Tove draped a strapless golden gown to produce a liquid effect. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Oscar Ouyang Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/oscar-ouyang). Delicate crocheted masks in metallic yarn were made with a milliner. - Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Emilia Wickstead Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/emilia-wickstead). A glittering gold dress carries feathery gold pieces from hip to hem. - Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Edeline Lee Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/edeline-lee). Gold sequin shapes a ball gown with an A-line skirt. - WWD, 2026-02-22: [Toga Fall 2026: Material Mashups to the Fore](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/toga/review/). Dangling diagonal panels of sequins appear on tailored pieces. - Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Toga Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/toga). Toga contrasted wool and silk with golden tinsel and glimpses of sequins. - Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Huishan Zhang Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/huishan-zhang). Huishan Zhang added foil finishes to jacquard separates. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Joseph Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/joseph). Gold lame is paired with gray silk and simple fitted knits. - Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Cult Gaia Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/cult-gaia). Vogue describes Cult Gaia constructing a long skirt from copper tiles treated to appear turquoise. - WWD, 2026-02-14: [Norma Kamali Fall 2026: Something for Everyone](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/norma-kamali/review/). WWD describes reflective sports clothing in the Norma Kamali collection. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Norma Kamali Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/norma-kamali). Vogue describes Norma Kamali revisiting reflective fabric. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Ulla Johnson Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/ulla-johnson). A black dress with metallic fil coupe flowers was among the strongest pieces. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Area Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/area). Gathered and frilled looks in lame, in gemstone shades, matched the 1980s pictures on his mood board. - Vogue, 2026-02-12: [Christian Siriano Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/christian-siriano). Vogue highlights a silver sculptural bodice and coordinated skirt at Christian Siriano. - WWD, 2026-02-12: [Carolina Herrera Fall 2026 Ready to Wear: Couture Codes in Modernity](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/carolina-herrera/review/). WWD highlights tiered gold clothing and metal floral details at Carolina Herrera. - WWD, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Fall 2026: Personal Twist](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/tory-burch/review/). WWD describes Indian artisans adding gold embroidery to Tory Burch cardigans. - Vogue, 2026-02-11: [Tory Burch Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/tory-burch). The jacquards for the cocoon coats were shot with metallic thread. - Vogue, 2026-02-10: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/ralph-lauren). Vogue describes Ralph Lauren cinching chainmail evening dresses with belts. - WWD, 2026-02-10: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026: Renaissance Man](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). Metallic embroidery decorated daywear. - Wallpaper*, 2026-03-10: [Matthieu Blazy's sophomore Chanel collection is made for 'women to be unapologetically who they are'](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/chanel-aw-2026-review-matthieu-blazy). Shimmering tinsel-like tweed, metallic court shoes and chainmail checks featured, and a metallic sheen was on the hair. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-07: [Mugler: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/mugler-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Mugler showed a reflective dress that curved around the body before narrowing into a pleated hem. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-06: [Schiaparelli: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/schiaparelli-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Schiaparelli included gold pleating and sequined evening gowns. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-05: [Alaïa: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/alaia-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Alaïa used metal among varied fabrications for its precisely cut dresses. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-26: [Milan Fashion Week: Jil Sander, No. 21, and Etro](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-fashion-week-jil-sander-no-21-and-etro,1810755.html). No. 21 uses metallic fabrics in bashed silver and Ferrari red. - 10 Magazine, 2026-02-22: [Julien MacDonald: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/julien-macdonald-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Julien Macdonald emphasized beadwork and sequins in a resort-focused collection. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-22: [LFW Saturday: Labrum, Toga, and Julien Macdonald](https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Lfw-saturday-labrum-toga-and-julien-macdonald,1809521.html). Julien Macdonald offered metallic and sequin pieces in slinky, draped shapes. - Hypebeast, 2026-02-22: [Fashion East FW26 Is Driven By Rebellion](https://hypebeast.com/2026/2/fashion-east-falll-winter-2026-london-fashion-week-runway). Mayhew showed metallic halter tops in his playful finale. - 10 Magazine, 2026-01-24: [Willy Chavarria: Menswear AW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/willy-chavarria-menswear-aw26/). Willy Chavarria gave the final eveningwear looks for women surfaces resembling tinsel. - Whitewall, 2026-02-17: [Through Snow and Subzero Temperatures, New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 Finds Its Rhythm](https://whitewall.art/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends-overview/). Whitewall describes Bronx and Banco placing metallic textiles alongside imitation fur. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/metallic) - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/metallic) ## Runway looks 11 runway looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Mithridate look 45, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/mithridate/ready_to_wear/photos/0045-6f848ca5.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Msgm look 19, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/msgm/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0019-e7cd8358.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Carolina Herrera look 40, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/carolina-herrera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0040-21d2880d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Sergio Hudson look 30, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/sergio-hudson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0030-399e3a13.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Akris look 2, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/akris/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-f4870178.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Schiaparelli look 26, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/schiaparelli/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0026-8c62bf87.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ralph Lauren look 55, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0055-5e8050ca.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Shiatzy Chen look 58, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/shiatzy-chen/ready_to_wear/photos/0058-a3a060b1.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Kim Shui look 40, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/kim-shui/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0040-b68ba65d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ferragamo look 48, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/ferragamo/ready_to_wear/photos/0048-6bdc29b6.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Balenciaga look 81, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/balenciaga/ready_to_wear/photos/0081-db7ccce3.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **Is metallic a trend for fall 2026?** T-Fashion measured metallic among the 25 fabrics at the FW26 womenswear shows. Its share of looks, its change against FW25, its rank and the designers who showed it are in T-Fashion. **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 womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25. ## Related trends - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/satin): 16.7% of looks - [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/denim): 6.2% of looks - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/velvet) - [Taffeta](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/taffeta) - [Brocade](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/brocade) - [Corduroy](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/corduroy) - [Boucle](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/boucle) - [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/leather): 10.1% 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).