# New York Fashion Week Fall 2026 Trends (FW26)

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

Biggest risers at New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear: tailored pants (16.4% → 20.8% of looks), chocolate (19.2% → 23.2%) and satin (18.9% → 22.6%). Most common: black (56.4%), chocolate (23.2%) and satin (22.6%).

Measured across 3,306 looks from 104 designers.

## In the press

We read 74 articles on New York womenswear, FW26 from Vogue, WWD, Marie Claire and 19 more. The trends they named most: leather, black, sweater knit, blazer and denim. Leather (10.4%) and black (56.4%) held steady.

- Vogue, 2026-03-23: [Hope For Flowers Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/hope-for-flowers). Tracy Reese kept scarf dressing alive with foulard-style and bandana prints, then added romance through florals and lace, plus vintage details such as ruffled collars, smocked sleeves and bows.
- Vogue, 2026-02-19: [Reem Acra Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/reem-acra). One of Acra's largest collections featured forty ornate looks, including evening dresses with removable faux fur and feather attachments, and her first plain gowns in single colors.
- WWD, 2026-02-16: [Khaite Fall 2026: New Heights](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/khaite/review/). Holstein drew on an Orson Welles documentary about forgery for a collection of dark romance, with a velvet bustier gown, black lace blouses, sheer lingerie dresses, floral velvet suits and structured tailoring.
- WWD, 2026-02-14: [Norma Kamali Fall 2026: Something for Everyone](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/norma-kamali/review/). Kamali offered two-choice styling for younger and older customers: lingerie slip dresses with lace panels, sculptural and winged shoulders, striped sets, animal-print outerwear and a suede fringe trucker jacket.
- Marie Claire, 2026-02-19: [The 10 New York Fashion Week Color Trends Set to Define Fall 2026, According to Pantone](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/pantone-new-york-fashion-week-fall-2026-fashion-color-trends/). Walks through the ten colors that Pantone expected on New York fall 2026 runways, from muted clay and burnt olive to fuchsia and acacia yellow, matching each to shows that used them.
- The Zoe Report, 2026-02-18: [Maximalism Reigned Supreme At New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends). Names five New York trends for fall 2026: vintage-style brooches, cherry red, double denim, hip-slung torso belts and feather trims. Calls the season maximalist and heavy on color and accessories.
- Who What Wear, 2026-02-18: [These Are the 6 Trends Straight From New York Fashion Week That It Girls Will Actually Wear](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-trends-fall-winter-2026). Picks six wearable New York trends for fall 2026: cutouts and sheer lace, fluffy textures, pattern mixing, stripes, high necklines and long skirts. Says polka dots are fading while stripes rise.
- 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/). Argues that New York designers answered a tense cultural mood in three ways: comforting wraps, nostalgic or personal references, and protective armor-like clothes with strong shoulders.
- Nylon, 2026-02-17: [The Top 5 Shows Of New York Fashion Week](https://www.nylon.com/fashion/top-5-shows-nyfw-fall-winter-2026). Names Tory Burch, Area, Michael Kors, Eckhaus Latta and Diotima as the best New York shows of the season, praising rigor, editing and clear intent over novelty.
- W Magazine, 2026-02-17: [15 Things We Saw and Loved at New York Fashion Week Fall 2026](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2026-recap). A recap of memorable New York fall 2026 moments, from Gigi Hadid opening Ralph Lauren and the Michael Kors anniversary at the Met Opera to Rachel Scott's two shows and 7 For All Mankind's return.
- Coveteur, 2026-02-12: [The NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Trend Report](https://coveteur.com/nyfw-fall-winter-2026-trends). Lists broad shoulders, Elizabethan ruffs, brooches, red, shroud-like layers, tonal gloves, fringe, short suiting, statement necklaces and asymmetric closures as the New York fall 2026 trends.
- 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). Picks thirteen standout New York shows for autumn/winter 2026. Rachel Scott's Proenza Schouler debut and her Diotima show frame the week, joined by Khaite, Calvin Klein, Kors, Burch and Coach.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-16: [Sandy Liang Fall 2026: A Collection Worthy of Marie Antoinette](https://usa.10magazine.com/sandy-liang-fall-2026/). Reviews Sandy Liang's fall show, inspired by Marie Antoinette's Petit Trianon, as a mix of comfort and cuteness: apron-like dresses, bows, quilted pieces and shearling-trimmed slipper shoes.
- AnOther, 2026-02-16: [Veronica Leoni Navigates the Cold and Hot of Calvin Klein](https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/16974/calvin-klein-autumn-winter-2026-aw26-review-veronica-leoni). Reviews Veronica Leoni's Calvin Klein Collection show, which returns to denim, underwear and the body, with simple pieces judged strongest and more elaborate outerwear seen as commercial filler.
- W Magazine, 2026-02-13: [Michael Kors Is the True Diva of New York Fashion Week With His 45th Anniversary Show](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/michael-kors-45th-anniversary-runway-show-collection-photos). Reviews the Michael Kors anniversary show at the Met Opera: crisp tailoring mixed with fluid pieces, feathers and paillettes, closing with Christy Turlington in sequins.
- Who What Wear, 2026-02-13: [All the Cool Girls Who Wear Tory Burch Will Be Spotted in These 7 Trends by Fall](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/tory-burch-new-york-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026). Picks seven trends from Tory Burch's fall 2026 show: braided belts, gray leather, cigarette trousers, drop-waist dresses, Peter Pan collars, sardine pins and orange.
- V Magazine, 2026-02-13: [Michael Kors Fall/Winter 2026 Reflects the Duality of New York](https://vmagazine.com/article/michael-kors-fall-winter-2026-reflects-the-duality-of-new-york/). Describes the Michael Kors 45th anniversary show as a study in New York contrasts: soft, bias-cut tailoring, evening trousers with trains, urban neutrals plus ruby, raspberry and wine accents.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Fall 2026: What Does a Modern Woman Look Like?](https://usa.10magazine.com/tory-burch-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Reviews Tory Burch's show at Sotheby's Breuer building as a study in instinctive dressing, with loose corduroys, floating wool knits, low-waisted skirts, statement belts, knots and unexpected color pairings.
- Hypebeast, 2026-02-11: [Coach FW26 New York Fashion Week Collection Revealed](https://hypebeast.com/2026/2/coach-fw26-fall-winter-2026-runway-show-nyfw-release-info). Covers the Coach show by Stuart Vevers at Cipriani Broadway: a grungy, emo-leaning mix of 1940s tailoring and 1970s sportswear, plus an instantly shoppable capsule of bags and varsity jackets.
- 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). Reviews Ralph Lauren's Tribeca show as a bold turn away from quiet luxury, mixing vintage tailoring, brooches, chainmail, leopard shearling and velvet in an adventurous Americana mood.
- 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). Seven stories from New York fall 2026 on identity, heritage and craft, covering Nardos, Zankov, Cinq a Sept, Campillo, Alice + Olivia, Pamella Roland, Christian Cowan and Bronx & Banco.
- 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/). A list of 19 themes from New York fall 2026, including ribbons, brooches, slip dresses, glen plaid, tuxedo looks, purple leather, brown evening wear and bejeweled coats.
- 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/). Looks at young and independent New York labels during a freezing week, noting velvet and corduroy textures, nostalgic references, sustainability and craft at shows such as Bronx & Banco and Tanner Fletcher.
- Harper’s Bazaar, 2026-02-16: [What Does “New York Style” Mean in 2026?](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/a70379499/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2026-style/). The review examines New York collections built around personal taste, practical wardrobes and expressive details, highlighting Tory Burch, Ashlyn, Kallmeyer and Collina Strada.
- The Harvard Crimson, 2026-03-03: [PRIVATE POLICY NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Review: Noodles, (Lunar) New Year, and New Designs](https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2026/3/3/private-policy-review/). Private Policy linked Asian American working histories through unisex clothing. The review highlights silk collars, industrial textures and studded leather alongside references to corporate and Western dress.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-22: [Brandon Maxwell Fall 2026: The rise of quiet power dressing](https://fashionotography.com/brandon-maxwell-fall-2026-collection/). Describes Brandon Maxwell's fall collection, shown without a runway, as quiet power dressing: menswear-derived pieces loosened up, plus beading, sequins, fil coupe and sliced leather.
- Goldfoil Magazine, 2026-02-22: [Tibi Fall 2026](https://www.goldfoil.eu/runway/tibi-fall-2026). Amy Smilovic drew on memories of earlier decades for Tibi, balancing practical hybrid garments with assertive tailoring and nylon skirts.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-21: [The Khaite Fall 2026 collection explores authenticity through Orson Welles](https://fashionotography.com/khaite-fall-2026-explores-authenticity/). Reviews Khaite's Park Avenue Armory show, inspired by a Welles film about forgery, which pushes the label's black, leather-heavy tailoring toward a darker, more romantic mood with velvet and Victorian lace.
- The Garnette Report, 2026-02-18: [Romeo Hunte Fall/Winter 2026: Noir Vigilante](https://thegarnettereport.com/fashion/romeo-hunte-fall-winter-2026-noir-vigilante/). Romeo Hunte reworked American wardrobe staples with controlled proportions and architectural shapes. Denim, leather and evening references gave the collection a darker character.
- Daily Front Row, 2026-02-16: [Is Calvin Klein Collection the Most Hated Show of NYFW?](https://fashionweekdaily.com/calvin-klein-fall-2026-review-roundup/). Collects the reactions of eight critics to Veronica Leoni's third Calvin Klein Collection show, finding most responses lukewarm or negative, including two harsh pieces in the New York Times.
- Whitewall, 2026-02-16: [Veronica Leoni and the Cult of the Body for Calvin Klein Fall 2026](https://whitewall.art/fashion/veronica-leoni-and-the-cult-of-the-body-for-calvin-klein-fall-2026/). Reviews Veronica Leoni's Calvin Klein Collection show at The Shed as distilled, body-conscious minimalism that recalls the brand's earliest era, with backless cuts, varied textures and archive denim.
- Hola! USA, 2026-02-13: [Wes Gordon Honors Carolina Herrera's 1980s Glamour in Fall 2026](https://www.hola.com/us/fashion/20260213883715/carolina-herrera-fall-2026-new-york-wes-gordon/). Reports on Wes Gordon's Carolina Herrera show honoring women in the arts, with seven artists in the cast, sculpted silhouettes, bold prints, sparkle and a purple, red and emerald palette.
- 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/). Frederick Anderson presented tweed, lace and shimmering evening clothes in New York at Nebula. Amber Iman began the event with a Nina Simone performance.
- Vogue, 2026-02-18: [Lauren Manoogian Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/lauren-manoogian). Lauren Manoogian cut and folded fabric straight onto the body, with stripes on a hand-knitted long sweater coat, sharp shoulders, one-shoulder necklines and seamless knits in a calm, minimal approach.
- 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). Lippes focused on texture and feel, with cashmere knit track suits, an extensive outerwear range from quilted satin puffers to shearling-lined parkas and fur coats, and a new rose print on a PVC raincoat.
- 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). Making its New York Fashion Week debut, Cult Gaia drew on the designer's Persian heritage and balanced architectural pieces with softer ones, adding heavier fall outerwear, a first menswear offering and dramatic gowns.
- Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Khaite Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/khaite). Khaite staged a huge LED installation at the Park Avenue Armory and showed black tailoring, lace slips and midi skirts, inspired by an Orson Welles film, with deliberately oversized, wrinkled footwear.
- Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Bibhu Mohapatra Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/bibhu-mohapatra). Mohapatra expressed women's power through sharp-shouldered tailoring, including skirt suits in gold jacquard, in a saffron and claret palette, while making evening pieces easier to mix with everyday items.
- Vogue, 2026-02-14: [7 For All Mankind Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/7-for-all-mankind). Nicola Brognano, the new creative director, opened with layered mid-2000s club styling: ruffled minis, ultra-skinny jeans, slouchy jackets, and fresh energy for knitwear and leather beyond denim.
- Vogue, 2026-02-14: [Altuzarra Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). Altuzarra showed strong outerwear for the cold season, including leather and shearling bombers, toggle coats and cocoon peacoats, alongside tiered ball skirts, fringed jersey dresses and sequin-embroidered printed sheaths.
- 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). Kamali offered a broad contemporary range with accessory styling ideas, oversized animal-print coats, lace-trimmed slip dresses, and winged sleeves adapted from a 1977 archive piece.
- Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Tanner Fletcher Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/tanner-fletcher). The duo added a casual cabinwear category with cozy knits and printed shirts, while the evening line kept its ball gowns, ruffles, lace and quirky tailoring, now with more refined construction.
- 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). Johnson showed a wide-ranging collection that included dressed-up denim, slips, 1970s-style pantsuits and feathered party dresses. The review found the bohemian dresses strongest and the styling details less cohesive.
- Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/calvin-klein-collection). Veronica Leoni looked back to Calvin Klein's late 1970s and early 1980s output, reworking 1976 jeans with a cursive logo patch and showing a leather bomber over a black satin tuxedo.
- Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Area Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/area). Nicholas Aburn's second season for Area mixed playful glamour across the range, from dark denim minis and scarf-draped looks to lame ruches and oversized tailored coats, with sequins depicting AI-generated faces.
- WWD, 2026-02-13: [Michael Kors Collection Fall 2026: A Glamorous Night to Remember](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/michael-kors/review/). For his 45th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House, Kors showed tailoring with new fluidity, an Irving Penn-inspired red, pink and wine palette, and gowns and skirts with hand-cut 3D floral embellishment.
- WWD, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Flexing Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). Leoni's most directional Calvin Klein Collection yet drew on late-1970s and early-1980s ads, pairing sharp minimalism with body-conscious cuts, leather bombers, shearling-collared topcoats and a reissued 1976 jean.
- Vogue, 2026-02-12: [Michael Kors Collection Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/michael-kors-collection). For the label's 45th anniversary at the Metropolitan Opera House, Kors balanced classics with new ideas: fluid tailoring, feathers and paillettes on casual pieces, and layering without bulk.
- Vogue, 2026-02-12: [Carolina Herrera Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/carolina-herrera). Gordon showed a New York collection built on separates, with animal and calla lily motifs, fitted jackets with puffed shoulders, cocktail dresses and sequined knits instead of gowns.
- 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). Siriano leaned into surreal escapism with eccentric evening wear: a degrade bubble dress, feather and lace materials, plenty of organza drapery, and sequined sculptural shapes shown on a range of body types.
- 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/). Gordon honored overlooked women in the arts with restrained couture-coded glamour: puff-shoulder jackets, leopard patterns on coats and knits, draped sequin knit dresses, and a drawing of a heel on blouses and skirts.
- WWD, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Fall 2026: Personal Twist](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/tory-burch/review/). Burch twisted classics inspired by her father and Bunny Mellon: corduroy trousers in new colors, gilded cardigans, color-blocked looks, dense silk drop-waist dresses and knotted Bunny Knot bags.
- Vogue, 2026-02-11: [Proenza Schouler Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/proenza-schouler). Rachel Scott's first full Proenza Schouler collection added texture and off-kilter details to polished shapes, including midi skirt suits, a knit double-breasted skirt suit and hand-painted orchid prints.
- 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). Burch built the collection around her father's corduroys and the question of what endures, adding embroidered cardigans, metallic jacquard cocoon coats, mid-century shirtwaist dresses and fine-gauge sheer knits.
- WWD, 2026-02-11: [Proenza Schouler Fall 2026: Precise Modern Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/proenza-schouler/review/). Rachel Scott's formal debut stressed texture and craft, from a double-faced wool opening dress and sandy denim to hand-painted, digitized orchid prints on fringed floral dresses with asymmetric hems.
- 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). Lauren staged a country-estate setting and mixed rugged and refined pieces, from riding boots and chunky knits to beaded evening dresses, with a heavy focus on touchable custom materials.
- Vogue, 2026-02-10: [R13 Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/r13). Chris Leba introduced a fencing-inspired shirt with a trim fit and slightly cropped hem, and pushed elevated sleepwear further with a red tartan pajama set that reads like a suit.
- WWD, 2026-02-10: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026: Renaissance Man](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). Lauren's Bedford-inspired runway paired rugged, medieval and Edwardian references with romance, from tweed corsetry and brocade layers to velvet gowns and cable knits with chain details, across over fifty fabrics.
- Vogue, 2026-02-09: [Donna Karan Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/donna-karan). The design team revived a dark cherry red alongside monochrome black, camel and espresso looks, with texture-led separates such as a faux fur gilet and a stretch velvet suit.
- Marie Claire, 2026-02-15: [Sandy Liang Hops on the Slipper Shoe Trend With Bunny Heels](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/fall-fashion/sandy-liang-fall-2026-fashion-show-slipper-shoe-trend/). Looks at Sandy Liang's bow-filled, Petit Trianon-inspired show through its footwear: bunny slippers with heels and fluffy bow-trimmed styles that take the slipper shoe trend further than last year's sleek versions.
- W Magazine, 2026-02-12: [Rachel Scott Makes Her Official Proenza Schouler Debut for Fall 2026](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/proenza-schouler-fall-2026-runway-show-photos). Reviews Rachel Scott's first Proenza Schouler runway show, which keeps the label's art-minded codes while adding softness, silk volumes, hand-painted night orchid prints and fringe.
- W Magazine, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Presents a Meditation on What Endures for Fall 2026](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/tory-burch-fall-2026-runway-photos). Reviews Tory Burch's show in Sotheby's Breuer building: antique-style dresses, brushed Shetland sweaters, embroidered cardigans, bright colors and a heavy dose of trinkets such as sardine pins.
- Marie Claire, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Fall 2026 Fashion Show: All the Looks and Review](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/fall-fashion/tory-burch-fall-2026-fashion-show/). Describes a comforting 42-look Tory Burch collection, rooted in familiar pieces and personal references, with guests singing along to a Dolly Parton hit and a raffia bag that drew early buzz.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-12: [Collina Strada Fall 2026: The World is a Vampire](https://usa.10magazine.com/collina-strada-fall-2026-review/). Reviews Collina Strada's 32-look vampire-themed show, in which Victorian collars and cutouts balance protection and exposure, deadstock fabrics are reworked, and a plant-based fur alternative debuts.
- Marie Claire, 2026-02-11: [Rachel Scott's Proenza Schouler Fall 2026 Fashion Show: Review](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/fall-fashion/proenza-schouler-fall-2026-fashion-show-rachel-scott/). Describes Rachel Scott's first collection for Proenza Schouler, built around moving from perfection toward precision, with rumpled fabric, uneven draping and a looser, more human New York woman.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-21: [Prabal Gurung Fall 2026 at NYFW: The meaning behind Home Sweet Home?](https://fashionotography.com/prabal-gurung-fall-2026-nyfw-home-sweet-home/). Reviews Prabal Gurung's collection about home and belonging, shaped by his Nepalese childhood: soft suiting, quilted coats, lace, ceremonial evening gowns, pearls and emeralds.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-20: [Ulla Johnson Fall 2026 review: Craftsmanship, quiet strength and the weight of ambition](https://fashionotography.com/the-ulla-johnson-fall-2026-collection/). Reviews Ulla Johnson's show at Dia Chelsea, which treats denim as tailoring, adds close-cut slips and shorts, and keeps craft at the center while the label expands globally.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-17: [Altuzarra makes the coat the star of Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/altuzarra-makes-coat-the-star-of-fall-2026/). Describes Altuzarra's fall collection, shaped by Velazquez, Spanish cinema and a novel about duality, with outerwear at the center, flamenco-style skirts, beaded Yves Klein prints and popular leather carpenter pants.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-17: [LaQuan Smith Fall 2026 shows a strategic shift beyond clubwear into power tailoring](https://fashionotography.com/laquan-smith-fall-2026-shows-power-tailoring/). Reviews LaQuan Smith's fall show as a move from clubwear toward power tailoring, drawing on Bond-film women, with shearling instead of fur, velvet suits, leather and a bow tie bikini top.
- 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/). Reviews Michelle Rhee's 3.1 Phillip Lim collection, a darker take on a painter of the Southwest, built on eel-style faux leather, expanded denim, subtle tiger prints and croc-embossed outerwear.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-15: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Veronica Leoni revives radical '70s minimalism to rebuild luxury](https://fashionotography.com/calvin-klein-fall-2026-radical-70s-minimalism/). Reviews Veronica Leoni's third Calvin Klein Collection show, which looks to the late 1970s, with slim tailoring, restrained eroticism and a reworked 1976 jean as the hero piece.
- 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/). Reviews Ralph Lauren's show at Jack Shainman Gallery, a blend of rugged heritage and romantic glamour with leather corsetry, chainmail, velvet gowns, tweed and tapestry brocade.
- Whitewall, 2026-02-13: [Carolina Herrera Fall 2026 Brings a Gallery-Worthy Sensibility to NYFW](https://whitewall.art/fashion/carolina-herrera-fall-2026-brings-a-gallery-worthy-sensibility-to-nyfw/). Reviews Carolina Herrera's show as a dialogue with contemporary art, with artists among the models, graphic tailoring, leopard motifs, chili red and floral details.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-13: [Coach turns sepia into technicolor for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/coach-turns-sepia-into-technicolor-fall-2026/). Reviews Coach's Cunard Building show as a move from film noir grays to bright color, widening its American theme with distressed, upcycled looks, varsity jackets and skate sneakers.

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## Rising

1. [Tailored Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/tailored-pants): 16.4% → 20.8%
2. [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/chocolate): 19.2% → 23.2%
3. [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/satin): 18.9% → 22.6%

## Fading

1. [White](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/white): 15.8% → 9.6%
2. [Maxi Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/maxi-dress): 19.6% → 16.6%
3. [Asymmetric Hem Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/asymmetric-hem-type-dress): 6.0% → 3.0%

## Most common of 107 trends

| Trend | Type | Share of looks | FW25 | Change | Looks | Designers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Black](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/black) | Key colors | 56.4% | 55.5% | +0.9 pts | 1,864 | 105 |
| [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/chocolate) | Key colors | 23.2% | 19.2% | +4.0 pts | 768 | 100 |
| [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/satin) | Key fabrics | 22.6% | 18.9% | +3.7 pts | 746 | 96 |

### Key items

1. [Tailored Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/tailored-pants): 20.8% of looks
2. [Wide Leg Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/wide-leg-pants): 17.7% of looks
3. [Maxi Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/maxi-dress): 16.6% of looks

53 more key items: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/key-items

### Colors

1. [Black](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/black): 56.4% of looks
2. [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/chocolate): 23.2% of looks
3. [White](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/white): 9.6% of looks
4. [Beige Twins](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/beige-twins): 7.7% of looks
5. [Midnight Blue](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/midnight-blue): 6.1% of looks
6. [Steel](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/steel): 5.4% of looks
7. [Charcoal](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/charcoal): 5.3% of looks
8. [Taupe](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/taupe): 4.9% of looks
9. [Sand](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/sand): 4.6% of looks
10. [Scarlet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/scarlet): 3.3% of looks

15 more colors: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/colors

### Patterns

1. [Floral](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/floral): 11.0% of looks
2. [Abstract](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/abstract): 7.7% of looks
3. [Striped](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/striped): 7.1% of looks

3 more patterns: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/patterns

### Fabrics

1. [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/satin): 22.6% of looks
2. [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/leather): 10.4% of looks
3. [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/jersey): 9.7% of looks

17 more fabrics: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/fabrics

## Other seasons

- [SS27 womenswear New York](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york): 191 trends
- [SS26 womenswear New York](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york): 111 trends

## Garment categories

- Pants: 38.0% of looks
- Dress: 34.3% of looks
- Jacket: 24.7% of looks

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