# Scarlet Color Trend, Fall 2026 Runways

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

Scarlet appeared in 3.0% of looks at the FW26 womenswear shows, down from 3.9% in FW25. 168 designers showed it across 407 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 3.0%
- Share in FW25: 3.9%
- Change: −0.9 pts (fading)
- Looks: 407
- Designers: 168
- Rank: #10 of 39 key colors by share of looks
- Closest Pantone: 12-1708 TCX (#FDC3C6)

## In the press

Scarlet came up in 53 articles from WWD, Vogue, Marie Claire UK and 26 more. In the data it was in 3.0% of looks, down from 3.9% in FW25.

- WWD, 2026-03-09: [Chanel Fall 2026: The Butterfly Effect](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/paris/chanel/review/). Chanel offered a red evening dress with pleating and a loose sack silhouette.
- Vogue, 2026-03-07: [Elie Saab Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/elie-saab). Elie Saab opened with a cherry-red bustier dress made from leather.
- Vogue, 2026-03-05: [Isabel Marant Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/isabel-marant). Isabel Marant reversed a silk bomber to red and exposed red quilting on a denim jacket.
- 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.
- Marie Claire UK, 2026-09-11: [The 10 Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends Worth Your Attention, According to a Fashion Director](https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2026-fashion-trends). Red was everywhere: a long column dress at Alaïa, a mohair dress at Bottega Veneta, and a red polo with pants at Gucci.
- Who What Wear, 2026-04-11: [10 Trends Set to Define Fall 2026 Fashion](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/fashion-week-trends-fall-winter-2026). Celine toned down a red sequined dress by adding a trench coat.
- Coveteur, 2026-03-20: [The Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Trend Report](https://coveteur.com/fall-winter-2026-runway-trends). Tom Ford used poppy red to refresh its suede skirt suits.
- Hypebeast, 2026-03-20: [RIP Quiet Luxury: FW26 Wants to Be Seen](https://hypebeast.com/2026/3/rip-quiet-luxury-fw26-runway-fall-2026-trends). Crimson showed up mostly in outerwear: a caped trench at Prada, an overcoat at Balenciaga, and a head-to-toe finale at Valentino.
- W Magazine, 2026-03-02: [10 Things We Saw and Loved at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2026](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-fall-2026-recap). W Magazine singles out Ferragamo's red leather suit with a sailor neckline.
- Numéro, 2026-02-24: [Fashion Week: Takeaways from the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 shows in London](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/fashion-week-london-fall-winter-2026-2027-shows/). Steve O Smith interpreted Otto Dix's intense palette through red dresses.
- 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.
- ELLE, 2026-03-10: [Bigger Is Better at Louis Vuitton](https://www.elle.com/runway/a70622547/louis-vuitton-fall-2026-review/). Louis Vuitton combined scarlet rainwear with pale blue contrast.
- Numéro, 2026-03-09: [Au défilé Lacoste, on rêve à un jour de pluie](https://numero.com/mode/fashion-week/le-defile-lacoste-automne-hiver-2026-2027/). A striking red stood out in the color work, with cold grey and agave green.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-03-07: [Lanvin: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/lanvin-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Lanvin introduced bright crimson in a shaped wool coat and matching hat.
- Dazed, 2026-02-26: [Prada's frazzled Italian women stripped off multiple times](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69765/1/prada-aw26-fw26-milan-fashion-week-mfw-miuccia-raf-simons-bella-hadid). Prada used red leather for a jacket within its layered fall wardrobe.
- FashionNetwork, 2026-02-26: [Milan Fashion Week: Jil Sander, No. 21, and Etro](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-fashion-week-jil-sander-no-21-and-etro,1810755.html). FashionNetwork highlights bright red metallic fabrics at No. 21.
- Dazed, 2026-02-25: [We Should All Be Fetishists: Unpacking Maria Grazia Chiuri's Fendi debut](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69752/1/fendi-aw26-fw26-maria-grazia-chiuri-milan-fashion-week-mfw). Fendi used crimson as an occasional accent against its predominantly black collection.
- FashionNetwork, 2026-02-23: [LFW Sunday: Erdem, Simone Rocha, and Richard Quinn](https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Lfw-sunday-erdem-simone-rocha-and-richard-quinn,1809581.html). Richard Quinn moved into vivid red for the finale before purple and turquoise.
- Wallpaper*, 2026-02-22: [Monster ballgowns, Irish folklore and an Adidas collab: inside Simone Rocha's latest runway show](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/simone-rocha-aw-2026-lfw-review). Scarlet featured in the palette, including a rosette mini dress.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-22: [Johanna Parv: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/johanna-parv-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Strong reds led the palette alongside burgundy, aubergine, brown and black.
- Hypebeast, 2026-02-22: [Chet Lo Debuts His Spiked Night Market for FW26](https://hypebeast.com/2026/2/chet-lo-fall-winter-2026-london-fashion-week-runway). Vibrant crimson shades followed the deep midnight tones.
- 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.
- ELLE, 2026-02-11: [Rachel Scott Delivered a Memorable Debut at Proenza Schouler](https://www.elle.com/runway/a70288494/proenza-schouler-fall-2026-review/). Proenza Schouler used vivid red as a strong contrast against its blue runway.
- 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 Singapore, 2026-04-11: [All The Biggest Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Trends To Know And Shop Now](https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/fashion/news-trends/fall-winter-2026-trends). Red led the palette, as an architectural look at Givenchy, a floor-length column at Valentino, and lacquered silk at Fendi.
- Whitewall, 2026-02-25: [The Collections that Defined London Fashion Week: Rebellion and Identity Revisited](https://whitewall.art/fashion/autumn-winter-2026-london-embraces-identity-and-rebellion/). Emilia Wickstead's restrained brown, black and crimson birdseye wool set up assertive tailoring.
- Style Arcade, 2026-02-25: [Top Trends from London Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026](https://www.stylearcade.com/blog/top-trends-from-london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026). Red appeared as an accent tone beside navy, mustard and olive.
- Marie Claire Nigeria, 2026-02-24: [Marie Claire Nigeria Trend Report: London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026](https://marieclaire.ng/marie-claire-nigeria-london-fashion-week-aw26-trend-report/). Simone Rocha built a striking red dress from ribbons.
- Stylist, 2026-02-23: [London Fashion Week AW26: key trends, shows & celebrity moments](https://www.stylist.co.uk/fashion/london-fashion-week-autumn-winter-trend-report/1061365). Strong red shades ran through the week, as a lead statement or small accent; Tolu Coker and Emilia Wickstead are named.
- 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.
- WGSN: [WGSN Fashion data: Catwalk trend confirmations for women’s A/W 26/27](https://www.wgsn.com/en/blog/catwalk-trend-confirmations-womens-w-26-27). Vivid red was named the season highlight colour, gaining 2.3 points in the outerwear mix.
- Grazia USA: [Milan Fashion Week FW26: These Are the 15 Trends That Defined the Runways](https://graziamagazine.com/us/articles/milan-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-mfw-fw26-runway-trends/). Pops of red appear on coats, dresses and accessories at Moschino, Ferrari, Prada, Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Loro Piana and Max Mara.
- 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.
- Resident, 2026-02-23: [Chet Lo AW26 Night Market Brings Hong Kong's After-Dark Energy to London Fashion Week](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/23/chet-lo-aw26-night-market-brings-hong-kongs-after-dark-energy-to-london-fashion-week). Chet Lo included crimson within a palette reflecting Hong Kong's illuminated night markets.
- 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.
- Fetch: [Mithridate AW26: Patrick Bateman Goes to the Moors](https://www.fetch.london/post/mithridate-aw26-patrick-bateman-goes-to-the-moors). Mithridate used saturated red in moiré dresses.
- Vogue, 2026-02-26: [Tove Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/tove). Tove used red for a wool skirt suit and sculptural satin ribbon pieces.
- Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Simone Rocha Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/simone-rocha). Simone Rocha secured one crinoline gown with red ribbon and metal fastenings.
- Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Richard Quinn Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/richard-quinn). Richard Quinn moved from monochrome gowns into red, bright pink and pastel shades.
- Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Charlie Constantinou Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/charlie-constantinou). The cold-dyed palette includes British Redcoat scarlet alongside khaki and dip-dyed tones.
- Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Huishan Zhang Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/huishan-zhang). Huishan Zhang offered a vivid red gown in duchess satin.
- Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Mithridate Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/mithridate). Mithridate offered an evening gown in glittering red.
- 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.
- 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.
- Numéro, 2026-03-03: [Blumarine stages a masked ball for its Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/blumarine-venice-masked-ball-fall-winter-2026-2027-show-milan/). Blumarine used vivid red in capes, cardigans and stockings among its Venetian references.

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

## Top designers by look count

- Michael Kors Collection: 12
- lii: 8
- Isabel Marant: 8
- 165 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/scarlet): 4.0% of looks
- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/scarlet)

## By fashion week

- Paris: 3.1% of looks (176 looks)
- Milan: 2.4% of looks (57 looks)
- New York: 3.3% of looks (109 looks)
- London: 3.3% of looks (55 looks)

## Worn with

- Dress (apparel): 24% of the trend's looks
- Jacket (apparel): 17% of the trend's looks
- Abstract (pattern): 4% of the trend's looks
- Striped (pattern): 4% of the trend's looks
- Satin (fabric): 19% of the trend's looks
- Twill (fabric): 14% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 407 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Ermanno Scervino look 50, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/ermanno-scervino/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0050-380c358e.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
- Chloé look 54, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/chloe/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0054-ed808e93.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rowen Rose look 27, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/rowen-rose/ready_to_wear/photos/0027-8017c280.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
- Valentino look 84, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/valentino/ready_to_wear/photos/0084-8dd5d0f6.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
- Blumarine look 8, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/blumarine/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0008-693b2903.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Givenchy look 23, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/givenchy/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0023-fe41ad38.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Ann Demeulemeester look 27, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/ann-demeulemeester/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0027-4ef79ae0.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tove look 7, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/tove/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0007-f9106b3d.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was scarlet at the FW26 womenswear shows?**

Scarlet appeared in 407 looks from 168 designers. That is 3.0% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 womenswear shows.

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

Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 3.0%, down from 3.9% in FW25.

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

Michael Kors Collection (12 looks), lii (8 looks) and Isabel Marant (8 looks).

**Which fashion week showed the most scarlet?**

New York, where 3.3% of looks carried it (109 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

- [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/chocolate): 22.5% of looks
- [Charcoal](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/charcoal): 8.0% of looks
- [Pine Green](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/pine-green): 2.3% of looks
- [Mustard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/mustard)
- [Ecru](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/ecru)
- [Wine](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/wine)
- [Apricot](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/apricot)
- [Champagne](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/champagne)

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