# Leather Trend, Fall 2026 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/leather Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Leather appeared in 10.4% of looks at the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows, about the same as FW25 (10.7%). 71 designers showed the trend across 345 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 10.4% - Share in FW25: 10.7% - Change: −0.3 pts (steady) - Looks: 345 - Designers: 71 - Rank: #2 of 20 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Leather came up in 36 articles from WWD, Vogue, Marie Claire and 12 more. In the data it was in 10.4% of looks, about the same as FW25 (10.7%). - WWD, 2026-02-16: [Khaite Fall 2026: New Heights](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/khaite/review/). WWD describes Khaite pairing delicate dresses with leather opera gloves. - 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). Boxy leather jackets in chocolate brown and black led the heavier fall pieces. - Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Khaite Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/khaite). Tailoring was often made in leather, a signature of the runway collections. - WWD, 2026-02-14: [Norma Kamali Fall 2026: Something for Everyone](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/norma-kamali/review/). WWD describes Norma Kamali using imitation leather for a rounded shoulder dress and tube scarves. - 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 reports Khaite adapting military trims and epaulettes for substantial leather jackets. - Coveteur, 2026-02-12: [The NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Trend Report](https://coveteur.com/nyfw-fall-winter-2026-trends). Tonal leather gloves matched the outfit at Michael Kors, Calvin Klein Collection and Carolina Herrera. - 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). Leather cigarette pants at Khaite, thin leather trench coats at Calvin Klein Collection and leather at Fforme carried the season. - 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). Cool gray leather, as a pencil skirt and as shoes, is expected to overtake black and brown. - 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/). Low-waisted skirts came in buttery leather as well as light wool twill. - 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). Chainmail tanks were worn over slim leather pants in the Ralph Lauren show. - 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/). Marie Claire describes leather fringe among the details linking Rachel Scott to earlier Proenza Schouler collections. - 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 describes imitation leather at Cinq à Sept and leather paired with lace at Bronx and 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/). Leather got attention in purple outerwear, and in rougher, lived-in versions at R13, Coach and Proenza Schouler. - 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 mixing leather with lace in a collection shaped by earlier New York nightlife. - 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/). Harper's Bazaar highlights Ashlyn rounded leather outerwear and an Eckhaus Latta black leather skirt. - 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/). The Harvard Crimson highlights Private Policy using leather for a studded red outfit and recurring gloves. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-22: [Brandon Maxwell Fall 2026: The rise of quiet power dressing](https://fashionotography.com/brandon-maxwell-fall-2026-collection/). Leather was sliced and layered as one of several surface treatments. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-21: [The Khaite Fall 2026 collection explores authenticity through Orson Welles](https://fashionotography.com/khaite-fall-2026-explores-authenticity/). Structured tailoring, often in leather, stayed central to the brand's look. - 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 identifies leather as a central material in Romeo Hunte darker wardrobe. - 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/). Spazzolato leathers appeared alongside grosgrain. - 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 highlights leather bodices among Frederick Anderson contrasts in texture. - 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). Vogue describes Bibhu Mohapatra using imitation leather for sharp skirt suits. - 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). Leather was one of the categories that received new energy beyond the denim base. - Vogue, 2026-02-14: [Altuzarra Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). The outerwear lineup featured bombers and toggle-fastened coats in leather and shearling, plus a brushed shearling style with a leather body. - 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). A leather bomber carried the cursive logo and was worn over a tuxedo. - WWD, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Flexing Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). Everyday leather bombers and see-through leather trench coats appeared among the staples and statement pieces. - WWD, 2026-02-11: [Proenza Schouler Fall 2026: Precise Modern Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/proenza-schouler/review/). WWD describes Proenza Schouler building a textured checked trench on a leather base. - 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). A leather bustier appears with wool trousers and a chunky toggle cardigan. - Vogue, 2026-02-10: [R13 Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/r13). Vogue describes leather jackets among the continuing R13 collection pieces. - WWD, 2026-02-10: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026: Renaissance Man](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). Leather corsetry, beat-up leathers and a chunky O-ring belt added a hard edge. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-17: [Altuzarra makes the coat the star of Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/altuzarra-makes-coat-the-star-of-fall-2026/). Shearling-lined leather bombers and leather carpenter pants, which the cast asked to wear, stood out. - 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/). Leather appeared as zipper-trimmed miniskirts, motorcycle jackets as coat dresses, and croc-embossed trucker jackets. - 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/). Leather alternatives, from an eel-style faux version to croc embossing, shaped dresses and jackets. - 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/). Fashionotography highlights a Calvin Klein leather bomber and transparent leather trenches. - 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/). Leather corsetry and strips on gowns gave the collection a harder edge. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-13: [Coach turns sepia into technicolor for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/coach-turns-sepia-into-technicolor-fall-2026/). Varsity jackets were a focus, made in leather. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - 7 For All Mankind: 15 - altuzarra: 15 - Bronx & Banco: 14 - 68 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/leather) - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/leather) ## Worn with - Jacket (apparel): 40% of the trend's looks - Pants (apparel): 31% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 62% of the trend's looks - Chocolate (color): 25% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 345 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Cult Gaia look 35, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/cult-gaia/ready_to_wear/photos/0035-08799f20.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Donna Karan look 13, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/donna-karan/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0013-71c3be6e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Bronx & Banco look 1, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/bronx-banco/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0001-248f8f88.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Cinq À Sept look 8, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/cinq-a-sept/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0008-7b825615.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Khaite look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/khaite/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-fab18d1b.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Sergio Hudson look 10, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/sergio-hudson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0010-80042ce5.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Proenza Schouler look 24, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/proenza-schouler/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-6d571d1c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Twp look 23, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/twp/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0023-05968cf2.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Bibhu Mohapatra look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/bibhu-mohapatra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-e135677b.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Altuzarra look 9, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0009-be41469c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ulla Johnson look 26, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ulla-johnson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0026-c07c2ef0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was leather at the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows?** Leather appeared in 345 looks from 71 designers. That is 10.4% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows. **Is leather a trend for fall 2026?** Steady on the runways. Its share of looks is 10.4%, about the same as FW25 (10.7%). **Which designers showed the most leather for FW26?** 7 For All Mankind (15 looks), altuzarra (15 looks) and Bronx & Banco (14 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 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).