# Denim Trend, Fall 2026 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/denim Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Denim is one of the 20 fabrics T-Fashion measured at the New York Fashion Week 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 Denim came up in 21 articles from Vogue, WWD, The Zoe Report and 8 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion. - 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). Denim remains the base of the brand, with ultra-skinny jeans in the layered looks. - 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). Dressed-up denim formed one end of the collection's wide range. - WWD, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Flexing Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). Leoni re-edited the original 1976 runway jean and reintroduced the logo ahead of the brand's 50th anniversary. - WWD, 2026-02-11: [Proenza Schouler Fall 2026: Precise Modern Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/proenza-schouler/review/). The bell-like shape of the first dress returned as a peplum on a sand-colored denim jacket and matching suit. - 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). Head-to-toe denim returned at 7 For All Mankind, Proenza Schouler and Coach, in jeans, denim blazers and cut-off shorts. - 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). Eckhaus Latta showed deconstructed denim with double waistbands and chaps-style detail. - 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). Denim appeared at Calvin Klein Collection, Area and Coach, including denim on denim and denim shorts. - 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). Jeans based on an archive 1976 pair were among the show's clearest pieces, alongside underwear-led styling. - 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). Alice + Olivia set Gilded Age opulence beside denim, tailoring and puffer outerwear. - 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 Tanner Fletcher introducing denim lined with flannel. - 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/). Denim gained a formal feel through tailoring and proportion, with defined shoulders and washes that avoid nostalgia. - The Garnette Report, 2026-02-18: [Romeo Hunte Fall/Winter 2026: Noir Vigilante](https://thegarnettereport.com/fashion/romeo-hunte-fall-winter-2026-noir-vigilante/). The Garnette Report describes Romeo Hunte combining tailoring with denim washed to a weathered finish. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-17: [Altuzarra makes the coat the star of Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/altuzarra-makes-coat-the-star-of-fall-2026/). The carpenter pant shape also came in denim, suede and canvas. - 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/). Daily Front Row recounts critics describing Calvin Klein denim based on a 1976 archival design. - 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/). Leoni revisited 1976 archive denim, including a full denim suit under slim coats and a logo embroidered on an aviator jacket. - 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). Jeans from around 1976 were reworked, with a leather patch and cursive logo on the back pocket, as a hopeful daily staple. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Area Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/area). A mini skirt in dark rinse denim with a twisted bow came with a polo shirt worn backwards. - 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). Black denim trousers appeared with a tie-neck jacket trimmed in fringed paillettes. - 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/). Denim, the brand's strongest category, grew with exposed-zipper black washes plus a studded midi skirt and cropped bomber set. - 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/). The hero piece was an updated 1976 jean with a cursive logo on the back pocket. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-13: [Coach turns sepia into technicolor for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/coach-turns-sepia-into-technicolor-fall-2026/). All the denim in the collection came from post-consumer, upcycled material. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/denim): 7.9% of looks - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/denim): 2.5% of looks ## Runway looks 11 runway looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Hope For Flowers look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/hope-for-flowers/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0020-f65b9b8e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Proenza Schouler look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/proenza-schouler/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-baa52402.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Aknvas look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/aknvas/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-c29b7bf0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Romeo Hunte look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/romeo-hunte/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-d87f0406.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tibi look 12, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/tibi/ready_to_wear/photos/0012-42e1e65a.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tanya Taylor look 8, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/tanya-taylor/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0008-857d40ec.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Cinq À Sept look 34, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/cinq-a-sept/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0034-0e2e435d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Twp look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/twp/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0005-3e4f5984.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - 7 For All Mankind look 30, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/7-for-all-mankind/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0030-bb506ebb.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Brandon Maxwell look 8, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/brandon-maxwell/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0008-4a18eeb4.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Nili Lotan look 25, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/nili-lotan/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0025-a7c75f91.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **Is denim a trend for fall 2026?** T-Fashion measured denim among the 20 fabrics at the New York Fashion Week 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/new-york/satin): 22.6% of looks - [Fur](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/fur): 6.1% of looks - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/velvet): 5.9% of looks - [Boucle](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/boucle) - [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/fine-gauge) - [Lace](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/lace) - [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/jacquard) - [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/jersey): 9.7% 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).