# Scarlet Color Trend, Fall 2026 · New York Fashion Week

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

Scarlet appeared in 3.3% of looks at the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows, about the same as FW25 (3.2%). 39 designers showed it across 109 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 3.3%
- Share in FW25: 3.2%
- Change: +0.1 pts (steady)
- Looks: 109
- Designers: 39
- Rank: #10 of 25 key colors by share of looks
- Closest Pantone: 12-1708 TCX (#FDC3C6)

## In the press

Scarlet came up in 17 articles from Vogue, WWD, The Zoe Report and 10 more. In the data it was in 3.3% of looks, about the same as FW25 (3.2%).

- 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 using red in cashmere separates and anoraks.
- 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). Vogue highlights red accents in the Norma Kamali collection.
- 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/). WWD describes Michael Kors using red in gowns and floral skirt decorations.
- 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). Cherry and ruby reds ran through Tory Burch, Coach, Zankov, Proenza Schouler and Michael Kors, whose anniversary show leaned hardest on red.
- Coveteur, 2026-02-12: [The NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Trend Report](https://coveteur.com/nyfw-fall-winter-2026-trends). Crimson dresses turned up at Coach, Tory Burch and Proenza Schouler, in line with the red dress effect.
- 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 crimson shearling jackets at Michael Kors and tomato red pieces at Tory Burch.
- 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). W describes a beaded ruby evening gown at Michael Kors.
- 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/). V Magazine includes ruby among the saturated Michael Kors colors.
- 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 bright red accents interrupting the moodier Proenza Schouler palette.
- 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 describes Tory Burch layering a large red sweater over a collared shirt.
- 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 describes a red leather ensemble with metal studs at Private Policy.
- 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/). Crimson velvet pantsuits with deep necklines were part of the Bond-inspired story.
- 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/). Strong chili red stood out in the collection, next to black and white pairings.
- 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/). Gordon paired a vivid purple with a bright, cool red and a deep emerald green.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-13: [Coach turns sepia into technicolor for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/coach-turns-sepia-into-technicolor-fall-2026/). Fashionotography describes Coach shifting from gray into red, white and blue.
- 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). A bright red evening sheath showed its darts on the outer surface.
- 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 R13 making red tartan pajamas that resemble a suit.

Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.

## Top designers by look count

- Michael Kors Collection: 12
- coach: 7
- Norma Kamali: 7
- 36 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/scarlet): 4.7% of looks
- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/scarlet)

## Worn with

- Dress (apparel): 30% of the trend's looks
- Sweater (apparel): 17% of the trend's looks
- Floral (pattern): 6% of the trend's looks
- Satin (fabric): 32% of the trend's looks
- Twill (fabric): 12% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 109 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Ashlyn look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ashlyn/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0017-1d521a0b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Bach Mai look 14, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/bach-mai/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-44cd1d81.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Diotima look 21, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/diotima/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0021-3fab54cf.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Proenza Schouler look 27, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/proenza-schouler/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0027-9f6d1d4e.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Michael Kors Collection look 54, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/michael-kors-collection/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0054-3a6139c4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Colleen Allen look 14, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/colleen-allen/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-ba565251.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen look 9, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/zoe-gustavia-anna-whalen/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0009-96745ec4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rachel Comey look 13, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/rachel-comey/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0013-3db7b05f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Carolina Herrera look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/carolina-herrera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-3bd95c08.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Bronx & Banco look 35, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/bronx-banco/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0035-8072d152.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Nardos look 53, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/nardos/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0053-a0145d73.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was scarlet at the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows?**

Scarlet appeared in 109 looks from 39 designers. That is 3.3% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows.

**Is scarlet a trend for fall 2026?**

Steady on the runways. Its share of looks is 3.3%, about the same as FW25 (3.2%).

**Which designers showed the most scarlet for FW26?**

Michael Kors Collection (12 looks), coach (7 looks) and Norma Kamali (7 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

- [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
- [Wine](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/wine): 2.3% of looks
- [Midnight Blue](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/midnight-blue): 6.1% of looks
- [Rust](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/rust)
- [Pine Green](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/pine-green)
- [Beige Twins](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/beige-twins): 7.7% of looks
- [Ecru](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/ecru)

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