# Sheer Trend, Fall 2026 · New York Fashion Week

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

Sheer appeared in 5.5% of looks at the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows, down from 7.0% in FW25. 61 designers showed the trend across 182 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 5.5%
- Share in FW25: 7.0%
- Change: −1.5 pts (fading)
- Looks: 182
- Designers: 61
- Rank: #10 of 20 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Sheer came up in 18 articles from Vogue, WWD, Who What Wear and 8 more. In the data it was in 5.5% of looks, down from 7.0% in FW25.

- 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 stamping roses on a partly transparent PVC raincoat.
- WWD, 2026-02-16: [Khaite Fall 2026: New Heights](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/khaite/review/). Sheer back-bustled dresses and embroidered sheer blouses played with ideas of deception.
- 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 combining mesh bodysuits with dresses that reveal or conceal through lace.
- 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). Organza was used for sheer boned blazers and many other pieces.
- 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). Peekaboo cutouts and see-through shirts showed up at Tory Burch and Coach, with skin visible through layers.
- Coveteur, 2026-02-12: [The NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Trend Report](https://coveteur.com/nyfw-fall-winter-2026-trends). Coveteur highlights transparent ruffs and lace dresses at Collina Strada.
- 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* highlights delicate Khaite blouses and gauzy Fforme knits.
- 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/). Marie Claire highlights a partly transparent panel across the middle of a Sandy Liang mini dress.
- 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). Sheer mesh was combined with saturated plaids at Bronx & Banco.
- 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 highlights transparent finishes in the Bronx and Banco collection.
- 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 Eckhaus Latta pairing transparent pastel tops with printed slip skirts.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-21: [The Khaite Fall 2026 collection explores authenticity through Orson Welles](https://fashionotography.com/khaite-fall-2026-explores-authenticity/). Fashionotography highlights transparent Khaite blouses embroidered with monkeys.
- 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/). Fashionotography describes LaQuan Smith pairing a double breasted suit with a transparent mesh top.
- 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 reviewers highlighting translucent Calvin Klein outerwear.
- 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/). Whitewall describes Calvin Klein contrasting transparent finishes with opaque fabrics.
- WWD, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Flexing Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). WWD describes Calvin Klein giving tweed dresses transparent backs and making translucent leather trenches.
- 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). The closing ribbed knits were nearly sheer.
- 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 describes Calvin Klein giving tweed dresses transparent backs and using translucent leather coats.

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

## Top designers by look count

- Reem Acra: 12
- nardos: 11
- Christian Siriano: 9
- 58 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/sheer): 6.3% of looks
- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/sheer)

## Worn with

- Dress (apparel): 43% of the trend's looks
- Skirts (apparel): 14% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 48% of the trend's looks
- Chocolate (color): 19% of the trend's looks
- Abstract (pattern): 15% of the trend's looks
- Floral (pattern): 15% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 182 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Christian Siriano look 52, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/christian-siriano/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0052-18405b5d.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Ulla Johnson look 14, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ulla-johnson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-31939213.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Nardos look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/nardos/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0003-e855d53b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Pamella Roland look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/pamella-roland/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0020-f4578cad.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Altuzarra look 34, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0034-d8195421.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Patbo look 16, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/patbo/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0016-9ebe4b50.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Ralph Lauren look 24, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-2e2b5448.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Christian Cowan look 25, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/christian-cowan/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0025-1e1657b8.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Carolina Herrera look 54, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/carolina-herrera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0054-cfa8eb84.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Boy London look 38, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/boy-london/ready_to_wear/photos/0038-dbb43d4a.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Marina Moscone look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/marina-moscone/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-edef5b95.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

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

Sheer appeared in 182 looks from 61 designers. That is 5.5% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week FW26 womenswear shows.

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

Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 5.5%, down from 7.0% in FW25.

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

Reem Acra (12 looks), nardos (11 looks) and Christian Siriano (9 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

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