# Sweater Knit Trend, Fall 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/sweater-knit Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Sweater knit appeared in 4.2% of looks at the FW26 womenswear shows, down from 5.1% in FW25. 227 designers showed the trend across 568 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 4.2% - Share in FW25: 5.1% - Change: −0.9 pts (fading) - Looks: 568 - Designers: 227 - Rank: #9 of 25 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Sweater knit came up in 94 articles from WWD, Vogue, The Zoe Report and 32 more. In the data it was in 4.2% of looks, down from 5.1% in FW25. - WWD, 2026-03-01: [Giorgio Armani Fall 2026: Moving On](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/review/). Giorgio Armani offered gray sweaters, long knitted coats and sage green sweater-jackets. - Vogue, 2026-02-28: [Bottega Veneta Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/bottega-veneta). Bottega Veneta finished an asymmetric fringed skirt with a plain knitted tank. - Vogue, 2026-02-28: [Ermanno Scervino Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/ermanno-scervino). Ermanno Scervino treated knitwear as precisely cut outerwear and combined sweaters with gold lace evening skirts. - WWD, 2026-02-28: [Bottega Veneta Fall 2026: A Hairy Situation](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/bottega-veneta/review/). Bottega Veneta explored fuzzy knitted textures alongside silk threads, fiberglass and shearling. - The Zoe Report, 2026-03-02: [Milan Fashion Week's Fall/Winter 2026 Trends Are Loud & Proud](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends). Knit dresses in shapes from fitted to balloon, shown by Max Mara, Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta. - Monocle, 2026-03-02: [Our 10 favourite shows from Milan Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026](https://monocle.com/fashion/best-shows-milan-fashion-week-aw26/). Monocle highlights colorful Marni knitwear and knitted vests revealed within Prada's layered presentation. - Wallpaper*, 2026-03-02: [The standout shows of Milan Fashion Week A/W 2026, from Prada to Bottega Veneta](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/milan-fashion-week-aw-2026-review-standout-shows). Wallpaper* describes oversized striped knits at Emporio Armani and sweaters combined with cocktail dresses at Marni. - 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 describes Prada combining substantial sweaters with sheer skirts. - Dazed, 2026-03-02: [Milan Fashion Week AW26: All the best moments you might've missed](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69786/1/milan-fashion-week-aw26-fw26-best-moments-jil-sander-mm6-maison-margiela-avavav). Dazed highlights MM6 Maison Margiela's thick knits with oversized collars. - Who What Wear, 2026-02-26: [The 8 Major Trends From London Fashion Week That Everyone Is Talking About](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/london-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2026-trends). Joseph embellished a knitted skirt and sweater combination with elongated beads. - Wonderland, 2026-02-24: [London Fashion Week AW26: New Talents and Really Good Coats](https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2026/02/24/london-fashion-week-aw26-new-talents-and-really-good-coats/). Oscar Ouyang used Fair Isle sweaters and distressed turtlenecks. - Wallpaper*, 2026-02-24: [London Fashion Week A/W 2026: the standout shows and highlights](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/standout-shows-and-highlights-of-london-fashion-week-lfw-aw-2026). Selasi transformed intarsia knits into gowns; Oscar Ouyang offered Fair Isle sweaters. - Coveteur, 2026-02-22: [Little Hats & Dark Romanticism At London Fashion Week](https://coveteur.com/london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends). Toga layered deconstructed button-front knitwear around the torso. - Marie Claire UK, 2026-02-21: [That's a Wrap! All The Highlights You Need to Know from London Fashion Week AW26](https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/london-fashion-week-aw26-highlights-february-2026). Chet Lo evolved its spiked knitwear into more sensual forms; Joseph returned with statement knits. - Coveteur, 2026-02-12: [The NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 Runway Trend Report](https://coveteur.com/nyfw-fall-winter-2026-trends). Coveteur describes Ralph Lauren using knitted capes and Fforme incorporating fur into knitwear. - 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 combined lace with cardigans in black and red, decorated with raised knitted rose shapes. - V Magazine, 2026-03-02: [Missoni FW26 Brims with Spontaneity at Milan Fashion Week](https://vmagazine.com/article/missoni-fw26-brims-with-spontaneity-at-milan-fashion-week/). Missoni shaped knit dresses with large upper sections, fitted waists and narrow ankle-reaching skirts. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-28: [Milan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, and Ferrari](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Saturday-dolce-gabbana-ferragamo-ferrari,1811500.html). FashionNetwork describes Dolce & Gabbana combining lingerie with crocheted cardigans. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-27: [Milan Fashion Thursday: Prada, Max Mara, Boss, Emporio, Marni, and Cavalli](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-fashion-thursday-prada-max-mara-boss-emporio-marni-and-cavalli,1811162.html). FashionNetwork singles out Max Mara's column-shaped alpaca knits. - 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 revealed thick fisherman-style sweaters and lighter knits as models removed successive layers. - 10 Magazine, 2026-02-22: [Chopova Lowena: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/chopova-lowena-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Chopova Lowena combined rainbow Fair Isle pieces with contrasting stripes. - 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 describes Sandy Liang presenting a knit cardigan with trailing ribbons. - 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). Who What Wear describes Tory Burch layering structured collars beneath large knitted pieces. - W Magazine, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Presents a Meditation on What Endures for Fall 2026](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/tory-burch-fall-2026-runway-photos). W describes layered brushed wool sweaters in the Tory Burch collection. - 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/). 10 Magazine highlights brushed wool sweaters that appear light in the Tory Burch collection. - 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). The Zoe Report describes Ralph Lauren decorating textured knitted sweaters with vintage style brooches. - ELLE Singapore, 2026-03-04: [The ELLE Word: Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026](https://elle.com.sg/fashion/milan-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-review/). ELLE describes Prada's chunky knitted layers and Ferragamo's deconstructed sailor sweaters. - Harper's Bazaar Malaysia, 2026-03-03: [London Fashion Week: The Best Autumn/Winter 2026 Looks](https://harpersbazaar.my/fashion/london-fashion-week-aw-2026-highlights/). Chet Lo used his signature three-dimensional spiked knit texture to evoke Hong Kong markets. - Daily Front Row, 2026-03-03: [9 Standout Fall Trends From Milan Fashion Week](https://fashionweekdaily.com/milan-fashion-trends-fall-2026/). Cozy knit dresses appear at Max Mara, Missoni, Diesel and Boss. - Gulf News (The Kurator), 2026-03-03: [The Kurator's Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 round-up](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/the-kurators-milan-fashion-week-autumnwinter-2026-round-up-1.500461911). The Kurator describes Prada's coats opening to expose knitwear, and paisley across Loro Piana's knitted pieces. - Whitewall, 2026-03-03: [Fall Winter 2026 Milan Collections Rooted in Craft and Tailoring](https://whitewall.art/fashion/milan-fall-winter-2026-collections-rooted-in-craft/). Whitewall highlights Brunello Cucinelli's mohair, fringes and textured stitches as the collection's leading element. - Resident, 2026-03-02: [London Fashion Week AW26: The Collections and Concepts Shaping the Season](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/03/02/london-fashion-week-aw26-the-collections-and-concepts-shaping-the-season). Chet Lo developed merino spikes and close-fitting knitwear with greater fluidity. - Numéro Netherlands, 2026-03-02: [MILAN FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 5](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-fallwinter-2026-day-5). Act No. 1 twisted knits around belts. - Style Corriere della Sera, 2026-02-28: [Marco Rambaldi e Massimo Giorgetti, reference e ispirazione](https://style.corriere.it/moda/sfilate/ispirazioni-collezioni-fw-26-marco-rambaldi-msgm/). MSGM developed narrow skirts in crochet as part of its art-informed textile work. - 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 highlights Zankov using alpaca, cashmere and knitted fabrics to explore contrasting textures. - Numéro Netherlands, 2026-02-27: [MILAN FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 4](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-fallwinter-2026-day-4). Marco Rambaldi layered deceptive twinsets; Sportmax showed knitted minidresses. - Gulf News (The Kurator), 2026-02-25: [The Kurator's London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026 roundup](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/the-kurators-london-fashion-week-autumnwinter-2026-roundup-1.500455201). Burberry used mohair knitwear with silk fringe. - 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/). Chet Lo refined close-fitting knitwear and merino spike textures. - 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). Pauline Dujancourt continued hand-knitted construction in a collection associated with Victorian and gothic references. - TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-22: [LFW AW26: Highlights from Pauline Dujancourt, Mithridate, Natasha Zinko and more...](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-highlights-from-pauline-dujancourt-mithridate-natasha-zinko-and-more/). Mithridate mixed Aran and Fair Isle knitwear with appliqué skirts. - 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/). Daily Front Row identifies intricate, playful sweaters with a retro character as a seasonal development. - 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 striped knits at Eckhaus Latta and body fitting knitted tops at Ashlyn. - Country & Town House: [How Homegrown Talent Stole The Show At London Fashion Week AW26](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/style/fashion/british-designers-london-fashion-week-aw26/). Mithridate mixed Aran and Fair Isle jumpers with tailored pieces. - 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/). Grazia identifies sweaters worn over shirts as part of Milan's emphasis on deliberate layering. - Fashionotography, 2026-03-03: [Moschino Fall 2026 proves Adrian Appiolaza has found his authorial edge](https://fashionotography.com/moschino-fall-2026-bold-argentine-dentity/). Hand-knit sweaters are worn inside out as part of the Argentine-inspired wardrobe. - JT Dapper, 2026-03-03: [Ermanno Scervino Fall/Winter 2026 at Milan Fashion Week](https://jtdapperfashionweek.com/2026/03/03/ermanno-scervino-fall-winter-2026-at-milan-fashion-week/). Ermanno Scervino constructed a knitted car coat with an internal lace support. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-26: [Missoni Fall 2026: Where volume becomes authority](https://fashionotography.com/missoni-fall-2026-volume-becomes-authority/). Knit dresses pair voluminous tops with fitted lower halves. - nss magazine, 2026-02-21: [Roots along the Thames at Mithridate FW26: Daniel Fletcher tells the story of the brand's arrival in London](https://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/44364/mithridate-aw26-tate-britain-london-daniel-fletcher). Mithridate layered knitwear with tailoring and used appliqué to add texture. - 1 Granary, 2026-02-21: [LCF MA FASHION 2026: THE BODY UNDER PRESSURE](https://1granary.com/designers-3/graduate-shows/lcf-ma-fashion-2026-the-body-under-pressure/). Huakun Zhu at London College of Fashion used knitted surfaces to evoke physical closeness. - The Impression: [Joseph Fall 2026 Fashion Show Review: A Soft Re-Launch](https://theimpression.com/joseph-fall-2026-fashion-show-review/). Joseph opened with a sweater set decorated with rigid shell-like pieces that moved audibly. - Welcome to the Fashion Edit: [KSENIASCHNAIDER AW26 at London Fashion Week: Denim Reimagined Through Denim Workshop](https://www.thefashionedit.co/journal/2026/4/15/kseniaschnaider-aw26). Ksenia Schnaider explored denim through knitted forms alongside printed and reconstructed versions. - Vogue, 2026-02-28: [Ferragamo Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/salvatore-ferragamo). Ferragamo showed navy and white Guernsey-inspired sweaters with collars unbuttoned around the neck. - Vogue, 2026-02-27: [Moschino Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/moschino). Moschino presented substantial hand-knitted sweaters with their reverse sides exposed. - WWD, 2026-02-26: [Prada Women’s Fall 2026: A Lesson in Layers](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/prada/review/). Prada concealed a gray sweater beneath a slim black trouser suit. - WWD, 2026-02-26: [Max Mara Fall 2026: Shedding Light — and Chic — on Dark Ages](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/max-mara/review/). Max Mara included hooded sweaters and knitted dresses with rounded, 1980s-inspired shoulders. - Vogue, 2026-02-25: [Ahluwalia Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/ahluwalia-studio). Ahluwalia combined horizontal cable knitting and fringe on a dark dress. - Vogue, 2026-02-25: [Etro Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/etro). Etro closed with handmade wool crochet dresses carrying densely embroidered three-dimensional animal decoration. - Vogue, 2026-02-25: [Brunello Cucinelli Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/brunello-cucinelli). Brunello Cucinelli used elaborate knitted textures to turn soft knitwear into statement outerwear. - Vogue, 2026-02-25: [Missoni Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/missoni). Missoni built substantial layered silhouettes from knitted coats, cardigans and blazers. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Di Petsa Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/di-petsa). Di Petsa introduced a gray skirt suit made from knitted bamboo fabric. - WWD, 2026-02-23: [Di Petsa Fall 2026: The Joy of Sexy](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/di-petsa/review/). Di Petsa offered close-fitting knitted dresses alongside wrapped gowns. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Oscar Ouyang Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/oscar-ouyang). Hand-knit pieces in chunky Irish wool are central to the show. - Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Edeline Lee Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/edeline-lee). Edeline Lee continued locally produced viscose knitwear with mock-neck dresses. - Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Chopova Lowena Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/chopova-lowena). Chopova Lowena assembled colorful striped and Fair Isle knits into historical bodice shapes. - WWD, 2026-02-21: [Joseph Fall 2026: Sculpture Garden](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/joseph/review/). Statement knits include chunky cardigans that are off the shoulder or wrapped. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Joseph Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/joseph). Joseph included fitted knits and cashmere pieces alongside fluid tailoring. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Mithridate Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/mithridate). Fly-fishing charms decorate stipple sweaters, and a heavy Aran-knit sweater goes over lacquered pants. - Vogue, 2026-02-18: [Lauren Manoogian Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/lauren-manoogian). Vogue highlights Lauren Manoogian hand knitted sweater coat and seamless knits. - 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 highlights an Adam Lippes knitted cashmere outfit in red and camel. - 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). Vogue describes 7 For All Mankind including slim knitted scarves and expanding its knitwear category. - Vogue, 2026-02-14: [Altuzarra Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). Vogue highlights Altuzarra knitted shawls and sweaters with built in hoods. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Tanner Fletcher Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/tanner-fletcher). Cozy knitwear was a main focus of the new casual cabinwear offering. - 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). Vogue highlights an Ulla Johnson multicolored knitted dress with fringe along the hem. - 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 highlights cozy knitted layers in the Michael Kors collection. - 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). Vogue describes Carolina Herrera proposing sequined knitted separates for evening. - WWD, 2026-02-12: [Carolina Herrera Fall 2026 Ready to Wear: Couture Codes in Modernity](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/carolina-herrera/review/). WWD describes Carolina Herrera using sequined knits for fluid dresses. - WWD, 2026-02-12: [Tory Burch Fall 2026: Personal Twist](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/tory-burch/review/). WWD highlights Tory Burch brushed wool sweaters and cardigans with hand applied gold embroidery. - 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). Vogue highlights a knitted Proenza Schouler skirt suit and a ribbed polo dress. - 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). Vogue highlights brushed wool cardigans and crewneck sweaters at Tory Burch. - 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). Vogue highlights Ralph Lauren relaxed sweaters and chunky toggle cardigans. - WWD, 2026-02-10: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026: Renaissance Man](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). WWD highlights chunky knits among Ralph Lauren custom fabrics. - Vogue, 2026-02-09: [Donna Karan Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/donna-karan). Vogue includes cozy knits among Donna Karan interchangeable layers. - 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 Zankov mohair separates and knits with inventive argyle colors. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-27: [Milan Fashion Week Friday: Tod's, Sportmax, and Malo](https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-fashion-week-friday-tod-s-sportmax-and-malo,1811429.html). FashionNetwork praises Tod's knitted dresses within its craft-focused collection. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-26: [Missoni and its ode to the Milanese spirit](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Missoni-and-its-ode-to-the-milanese-spirit,1810808.html). Convertible knit dresses with generous cuts feature in the lineup. - FashionNetwork, 2026-02-26: [Etro shows women's collection rich in finely balanced contrasts at Milan Fashion Week](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Etro-shows-women-s-collection-rich-in-finely-balanced-contrasts-at-milan-fashion-week,1811078.html). Etro decorated knitwear with tassels and heraldic references. - Dazed, 2026-02-25: [Diesel AW26 wants to unleash your inner party girl](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/69750/1/diesel-aw26-fw26-milan-fashion-week-mfw-glenn-martens-party-girl). Wrinkled knits add to the slept-in feel of the collection. - 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). Simone Rocha contrasted delicate fabrics with chunky Aran knitwear. - 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 soft sweaters and argyle knits at Tanner Fletcher. - 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 refined its merino spikes and close-fitting knitwear with more fluid shapes. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-22: [Brandon Maxwell Fall 2026: The rise of quiet power dressing](https://fashionotography.com/brandon-maxwell-fall-2026-collection/). Fashionotography highlights Brandon Maxwell cashmere sweaters with cutouts and silver fittings. - 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/). Fashionotography describes alpaca knits and double knit tops in the 3.1 Phillip Lim collection. - 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/). Fashionotography highlights Ralph Lauren chunky sweaters and cardigans. - 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/). Whitewall describes Carolina Herrera working animal motifs into tubular knit fabrics. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Lauren Manoogian: 16 - J.salinas: 11 - undercover: 11 - 224 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/sweater-knit) - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/sweater-knit) ## By fashion week - Milan: 5.8% of looks (137 looks) - New York: 4.7% of looks (156 looks) - London: 2.6% of looks (43 looks) ## Worn with - Jacket (apparel): 20% of the trend's looks - Dress (apparel): 18% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 29% of the trend's looks - Chocolate (color): 17% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 9% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 7% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 568 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Kenzo look 36, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/kenzo/ready_to_wear/photos/0036-6b4766ca.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Brunello Cucinelli look 44, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/brunello-cucinelli/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0044-514c040d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Carolina Herrera look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/carolina-herrera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0017-03ab21ed.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Issey Miyake look 8, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/issey-miyake/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0008-cda77fd2.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Proenza Schouler look 25, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/proenza-schouler/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0025-fbddc8b5.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Institut Français De La Mode look 19, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/institut-francais-de-la-mode/ready_to_wear/photos/0019-8ddcd29d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Christian Wijnants look 25, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/christian-wijnants/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0025-ab80d1fc.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Nehera look 5, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/nehera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0005-f9a846b9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tove look 19, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/tove/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0019-7a503cd9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ralph Lauren look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-22aa0409.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - La Doublej look 14, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/la-doublej/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-bfae4277.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was sweater knit at the FW26 womenswear shows?** Sweater knit appeared in 568 looks from 227 designers. That is 4.2% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 womenswear shows. **Is sweater knit a trend for fall 2026?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 4.2%, down from 5.1% in FW25. **Which designers showed the most sweater knit for FW26?** Lauren Manoogian (16 looks), J.salinas (11 looks) and undercover (11 looks). **Which fashion week showed the most sweater knit?** Milan, where 5.8% of looks carried it (137 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/satin): 16.7% of looks - [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/denim): 6.2% of looks - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/velvet) - [Taffeta](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/taffeta) - [Metallic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/metallic) - [Brocade](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/brocade) - [Corduroy](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/corduroy) - [Boucle](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/boucle) 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).