# Midnight Blue Color Trend, Fall 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/midnight-blue Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Midnight blue appeared in 4.5% of looks at the FW26 womenswear shows, about the same as FW25 (4.9%). 193 designers showed it across 597 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 4.5% - Share in FW25: 4.9% - Change: −0.4 pts (steady) - Looks: 597 - Designers: 193 - Rank: #7 of 39 key colors by share of looks - Closest Pantone: 13-0752 TCX (#F3BF09) ## In the press Midnight blue came up in 28 articles from Vogue, WWD, Marie Claire UK and 13 more. In the data it was in 4.5% of looks, about the same as FW25 (4.9%). - Vogue, 2026-03-07: [Hermès Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/hermes). Hermès moved from sunset hues through deep red and green into dark blue. - Vogue, 2026-03-04: [Balmain Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/balmain). Certain suede and velvet pieces that read as black in the staging were midnight blue. - WWD, 2026-03-01: [Giorgio Armani Fall 2026: Moving On](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/review/). Midnight blue is paired with burgundy in shimmering capes and tunic-trouser sets. - WWD, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Fall 2026: Personal Twist](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/tory-burch/review/). WWD highlights Tory Burch adding raffia decoration to a substantial sweater in navy. - Marie Claire UK, 2026-09-11: [The 10 Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends Worth Your Attention, According to a Fashion Director](https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2026-fashion-trends). Black and midnight blue were named the most elegant velvet shades, with a Conner Ives gown in an inky tone. - 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 highlights Ferragamo's navy peacoats within its nautical collection. - ELLE, 2026-02-25: [The 8 Major Trends We Spotted at London Fashion Week](https://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/a70393558/london-fashion-week-fall-2026-trends/). Joseph and Burberry favored deep navy within London's wider blue color direction. - Wonderland, 2026-02-24: [London Fashion Week AW26: New Talents and Really Good Coats](https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2026/02/24/london-fashion-week-aw26-new-talents-and-really-good-coats/). Burberry used deep navy among the colors of its ruffled faille trenches. - 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). Missoni combined deep blue with brown, cream and rust in its blended color surfaces. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-26: [Etro shows women's collection rich in finely balanced contrasts at Milan Fashion Week](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Etro-shows-women-s-collection-rich-in-finely-balanced-contrasts-at-milan-fashion-week,1811078.html). Etro included navy within a palette of neutral shades, yellow and black. - Hypebeast, 2026-02-23: [Burberry FW26 Pulses to The Beat of London After Dark](https://hypebeast.com/2026/2/burberry-fall-winter-2026-london-fashion-week-menswear-womenswear-runway). Some of the cropped trench coats were shown in midnight blue, others in pale grey. - Hypebeast, 2026-02-22: [Chet Lo Debuts His Spiked Night Market for FW26](https://hypebeast.com/2026/2/chet-lo-fall-winter-2026-london-fashion-week-runway). The palette moved from deep midnight shades toward vibrant crimson. - 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). Deep navy appears with beige, grey and burgundy in tonal looks. - 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 identifies navy at Giorgio Armani and Boss, and midnight blue at Loro Piana. - Style Arcade, 2026-02-25: [Top Trends from London Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026](https://www.stylearcade.com/blog/top-trends-from-london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026). Deep navy was presented as a smart alternative to black. - 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 used navy alongside vivid cobalt in the collection. - Daily Front Row, 2026-03-04: [Antonin Tron Debuts His First Collection for Balmain](https://fashionweekdaily.com/antonin-tron-balmain-fall-2026/). Balmain used dark blue within a restrained nighttime palette. - Resident, 2026-02-27: [Luisa Beccaria FW 2026 Celebrations Collection Brings Romantic Precision to Milan Fashion Week](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/27/luisa-beccaria-fw-2026-celebrations-collection-brings-romantic-precision-to-milan-fashion-week). Luisa Beccaria included midnight blue within its varied colour range. - RUSSH, 2026-02-26: [Burberry just held its AW26 show inside a rain-soaked fish market](https://www.russh.com/burberry-autumn-winter-2026-show-review/). Navy was one of the moody outerwear shades, with plum, slate grey and pine green. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-15: [Michelle Rhee sharpens the edge at 3.1 Phillip Lim for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/michelle-rhee-3-1-phillip-lim-fall-2026/). Fashionotography describes 3.1 Phillip Lim using deep blue on crocodile embossed bomber jackets. - 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/). Fashionotography highlights Ralph Lauren using navy velvet for a straight evening silhouette. - Vogue, 2026-02-28: [Ferragamo Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/salvatore-ferragamo). Ferragamo used navy cashmere for opening coats and heavy navy satin for a sailor-inspired dress. - Vogue, 2026-02-26: [Emporio Armani Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/emporio-armani). Emporio Armani styled fitted jersey wrap tops with blue silk tailored trousers for women. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Burberry Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/burberry-prorsum). Ivory, teal and midnight blue trenches have their gun flaps reworked as ruffles. - 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). Cobalt and midnight blue are used for knitwear dresses that show the brand's expanding knit range. - Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Labrum London Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/labrum-london). Labrum London used navy alongside taupe and fawn for its opening outfits. - Vogue, 2026-02-16: [Adam Lippes Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/adam-lippes). Vogue describes Adam Lippes lining a navy parka with shearling or mink. - WWD, 2026-02-10: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026: Renaissance Man](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). WWD describes Ralph Lauren giving a navy velvet column gown strong shoulders and flared sleeves. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - r13: 23 - ksenia-schnaider: 15 - givenchy: 14 - 190 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/midnight-blue): 4.8% of looks - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/midnight-blue): 3.1% of looks ## By fashion week - Paris: 3.7% of looks (207 looks) - Milan: 3.7% of looks (87 looks) - New York: 6.1% of looks (201 looks) - London: 5.4% of looks (90 looks) ## Worn with - Jeans (apparel): 20% of the trend's looks - Jacket (apparel): 20% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 6% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 6% of the trend's looks - Denim (fabric): 26% of the trend's looks - Twill (fabric): 23% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 597 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Zimmermann look 43, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/zimmermann/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0043-743fde6d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Elisabetta Franchi look 13, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/elisabetta-franchi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0013-f357c937.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Loulou De Saison look 22, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/loulou-de-saison/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-dff00342.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Edeline Lee look 24, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/edeline-lee/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-52717082.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Natasha Zinko look 18, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/natasha-zinko/ready_to_wear/photos/0018-64f18b31.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Stella Mccartney look 23, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/stella-mccartney/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0023-ab059dd8.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Im Men look 10, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/im-men/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0010-2d42756e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Time look 30, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/time/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0030-daec53e4.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Givenchy look 53, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/givenchy/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0053-26a233a2.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ferragamo look 30, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/ferragamo/ready_to_wear/photos/0030-c198fac3.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Christopher John Rogers look 24, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/christopher-john-rogers/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-8d2cc9a6.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was midnight blue at the FW26 womenswear shows?** Midnight blue appeared in 597 looks from 193 designers. That is 4.5% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 womenswear shows. **Is midnight blue a trend for fall 2026?** Steady on the runways. Its share of looks is 4.5%, about the same as FW25 (4.9%). **Which designers showed the most midnight blue for FW26?** r13 (23 looks), ksenia-schnaider (15 looks) and givenchy (14 looks). **Which fashion week showed the most midnight blue?** New York, where 6.1% of looks carried it (201 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 color divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25. ## Related trends - [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/chocolate): 22.5% of looks - [Charcoal](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/charcoal): 8.0% of looks - [Pine Green](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/pine-green): 2.3% of looks - [Mustard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/mustard) - [Ecru](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/ecru) - [Wine](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/wine) - [Apricot](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/apricot) - [Champagne](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/champagne) 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).