# Abstract Trend, Fall 2026 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/abstract Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Abstract appeared in 7.7% of looks at the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows, down from 9.7% in FW25. 71 designers showed the trend across 254 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 7.7% - Share in FW25: 9.7% - Change: −2.0 pts (fading) - Looks: 254 - Designers: 71 - Rank: #2 of 6 key patterns by share of looks ## In the press Abstract came up in 3 articles from Vogue, Wallpaper* and Fashionotography. In the data it was in 7.7% of looks, down from 9.7% in FW25. - Vogue, 2026-02-14: [Altuzarra Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). Vogue describes Altuzarra adapting Yves Klein body imagery through print, beads and sequins. - 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* describes Diotima translating Wifredo Lam imagery into abstract organza shapes on a gown. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-17: [Altuzarra makes the coat the star of Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/altuzarra-makes-coat-the-star-of-fall-2026/). Fashionotography describes Altuzarra using body imagery derived from Yves Klein, rendered through beads and sequins. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - libertine: 11 - nihl: 11 - Reem Acra: 11 - 68 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/abstract): 3.8% of looks - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/abstract): 8.3% of looks ## Worn with - Dress (apparel): 39% of the trend's looks - Skirts (apparel): 13% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 44% of the trend's looks - Chocolate (color): 23% of the trend's looks - Jacquard (fabric): 22% of the trend's looks - Satin (fabric): 17% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 254 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Tory Burch look 38, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/tory-burch/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0038-c4942f92.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Area look 15, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/area/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0015-748b3c9d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ulla Johnson look 15, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ulla-johnson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0015-1a344088.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Altuzarra look 28, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0028-91ec750b.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Diotima look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/diotima/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-bf34f0e8.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Brandon Maxwell look 16, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/brandon-maxwell/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0016-8431a9e3.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Frederick Anderson look 24, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/frederick-anderson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-03de5ab8.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Eckhaus Latta look 21, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-c5ae55bb.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Donna Karan look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/donna-karan/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0005-a1e2f9ac.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ralph Lauren look 54, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0054-416d044b.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Cult Gaia look 40, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/cult-gaia/ready_to_wear/photos/0040-5dbf21dd.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was abstract at the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows?** Abstract appeared in 254 looks from 71 designers. That is 7.7% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows. **Is abstract a trend for fall 2026?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 7.7%, down from 9.7% in FW25. **Which designers showed the most abstract for FW26?** libertine (11 looks), nihl (11 looks) and Reem Acra (11 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 pattern divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25. ## Related trends - [Floral](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/floral): 11.0% of looks - [Geometric](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/geometric): 3.7% of looks - [Striped](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/striped): 7.1% of looks - [Graphic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/graphic): 1.4% of looks - [Polka Dot](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/polka-dot): 1.4% of looks - [Black](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/black): 56.4% of looks - [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/chocolate): 23.2% of looks - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/satin): 22.6% 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).