# Velvet Trend, Fall 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/velvet Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Velvet is one of the 25 fabrics T-Fashion measured at the FW26 womenswear shows. The page shows runway looks and press coverage; its share of looks, change against FW25 and the designers behind it are in T-Fashion. Share of looks, change against FW25, rank, designers and cities for this trend are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo). ## In the press Velvet came up in 67 articles from Vogue, WWD, Marie Claire UK and 22 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion. - Vogue, 2026-03-09: [Chanel Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/chanel). Lurex velvet was used for a shimmering embroidered slip dress. - Vogue, 2026-03-07: [Balenciaga Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/balenciaga). Draped dresses were cut in velvet as well as silk jersey. - WWD, 2026-03-06: [Givenchy Fall 2026: I’m Every Woman](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/paris/givenchy/review/). A velvet slip dress had a diagonal slash, and velvet featured among the show fabrics. - WWD, 2026-03-01: [Giorgio Armani Fall 2026: Moving On](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/review/). Formal looks lean heavily on velvet, including loose suits with jackets that have no collar. - 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). Velvet was the fabric of the season, from a Calvin Klein black velvet trouser suit to a Conner Ives velvet gown. - Who What Wear, 2026-03-12: [I Just Got Back From Paris: These Are the Key 5 Trends I Spotted on the Runways](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/paris-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2026-trends). Who What Wear highlights a Jean Paul Gaultier fishtail dress in dark red velvet. - 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 identifies Ferragamo's velvet slips and Giorgio Armani's embellished velvet coordinated pieces. - 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 draped velvet in the more formal section at Emporio Armani. - 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/). Richard Quinn offered velvet jumpsuits made for red-carpet moments. - The Zoe Report, 2026-02-24: [The London Runways Just Made These Trends Official](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends). Patrick McDowell's cropped jackets were made in velvet with satin lapels. - 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 identifies velvet among fabrics used for protective layers at TWP and Michael Kors. - Nylon, 2026-02-17: [The Top 5 Shows Of New York Fashion Week](https://www.nylon.com/fashion/top-5-shows-nyfw-fall-winter-2026). Nylon highlights extensive velvet use in the Area collection. - 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). Crushed velvet gowns at Fforme and velvet jackets at Khaite brought rich texture. - Numéro, 2026-03-12: [Apparent simplicity at the Yohji Yamamoto show](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/yohji-yamamoto-fall-winter-2026-2027-show-paris-apparent-simplicity/). Fabric work ran from cotton and flannel to jacquard, velvet, lace and knit. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-10: [Kiko Kostadinov: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/kiko-kostadinov-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Needle-punched velvets added texture alongside iridescent satins. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-09: [Jean Paul Gaultier: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/jean-paul-gaultier-ready-to-wear-fw26/). A bomber in velvet came with an enormous collar, one of many inventive pieces. - The Zoe Report, 2026-03-08: [Pierpaolo Piccioli Shines A Light On Paris Fashion Week](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/balenciagas-fall-winter-2026-show-review). A velvet midi dress, draped and cut out at the side, headlined the evening wear. - Hypebeast, 2026-03-02: [Ferragamo Explores 1920s Speakeasy Culture for Fall/Winter 2026](https://hypebeast.com/2026/3/ferragamo-fall-winter-fw-2026-collection-milan-fashion-week-runway). Evening slip dresses use foil-finished velvet with a lame shine. - FashionNetwork, 2026-03-01: [Milan Fashion Week ends with Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta and Fila](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-fashion-week-ends-with-giorgio-armani-bottega-veneta-and-fila,1811629.html). Armani's evening wear uses burgundy velvet and embroidery. - Who What Wear UK, 2026-08-30: [17 Autumn/Winter 2026 Trends That Will Define Style This Season](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/autumn-winter-2026-trends). Conner Ives applied bird and wisteria motifs to robes with velvet fringe. - Woman & Home, 2026-08-16: [Ageless, elegant and flattering: 9 autumn/winter fashion trends 2026 that make new season dressing easy and enjoyable](https://www.womanandhome.com/fashion/autumn-winter-fashion-trends-2026/). Velvet returns for evening, with Lanvin dresses and Ralph Lauren slouchy tailoring in olive green. - Daily Front Row, 2026-03-12: [11 of Our Favorite Trends From the Paris Fall 2026 Runways](https://fashionweekdaily.com/trends-paris-fall-2026-runway-pfw/). Velvet appears at Givenchy, Victoria Beckham, Alaïa, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney and Zimmermann, best kept for evening. - 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). Giorgio Armani includes velvet among its flannel, cashmere and crepe fabrics, with burgundy evening accents. - 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). MSGM spotted velvet; Bottega Veneta carved it into textures. - 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 used velvet with spotted markings among its varied textures. - 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). Pamella Roland used velvet in a polar-inspired collection. - 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). Liberowe worked velvet devore and fringed metallic tweeds in its gallery presentation. - 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/). Velvet became a complete look at Cucculelli Shaheen, and a velvet top appeared at Becca Flood. - 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/). Velvet and velour feature in jackets and evening pieces at Emporio Armani, Boss, Fendi and Roberto Cavalli. - Daily Front Row, 2026-03-05: [Pieter Mulier Shows His Final Collection for Alaïa](https://fashionweekdaily.com/pieter-mulier-alaia-fall-2026/). Elegant, restrained velvet suits were part of the final lineup. - Resident, 2026-02-27: [Luisa Beccaria FW 2026 Celebrations Collection Brings Romantic Precision to Milan Fashion Week](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/27/luisa-beccaria-fw-2026-celebrations-collection-brings-romantic-precision-to-milan-fashion-week). Luisa Beccaria added small botanical embroidery to velvet and used it for suits. - TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-23: [LFW AW26: Richard Quinn embraces the hourglass silhouette in glamour-filled show](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-richard-quinn-embraces-the-hourglass-silhouette-in-glamour-filled-show/). Black velvet ran through the show, giving a matte finish against the shiny runway. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-22: [Brandon Maxwell Fall 2026: The rise of quiet power dressing](https://fashionotography.com/brandon-maxwell-fall-2026-collection/). Fashionotography highlights a Brandon Maxwell velvet blazer supported by neoprene. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-21: [The Khaite Fall 2026 collection explores authenticity through Orson Welles](https://fashionotography.com/khaite-fall-2026-explores-authenticity/). A velvet bustier gown carried a bustled skirt in an 1980s style. - 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/). Liquid velvet was among the fabrics, alongside dry wool tailoring and ribbed jersey. - The Impression: [Dior Fall 2026 Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/christian-dior-fall-2026-fashion-show-review/). Quilted velvet appeared among the commercial anchors that kept the fantasy tied to the brand codes. - The Impression: [Elie Saab Fall 2026 Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/elie-saab-fall-2026-fashion-show-review/). Dark tailoring used velvet textures, giving the first half an urban tone. - 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). Looks included a velvet bustier with a pencil skirt and velvet puffers. - Vogue, 2026-03-06: [Lanvin Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/lanvin). The same dress shape was cut in gray silk velvet. - Vogue, 2026-03-06: [Givenchy Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/givenchy). A red velvet halter top, draped, was worn with baggy trousers. - Vogue, 2026-03-04: [Balmain Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/balmain). Several velvets and suedes seemed black in the gloom, though some were oxblood and others a deep midnight shade of blue. - 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). A peacoat in thick-pile velvet is carved to resemble astrakhan. - WWD, 2026-02-25: [Fendi Fall 2026: ‘A Shared Wardrobe’](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/fendi/review/). Evening columns are cut in panne velvet with a 1920s feel. - Vogue, 2026-02-24: [Diesel Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/diesel). Diesel gave denim a flocked velvet surface within its deliberately disordered wardrobe. - Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Conner Ives Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/conner-ives). A set of evening looks is cut from slinky velvet. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Temperley London Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/temperley-london). New versions of the three-piece velvet suit, a customer favorite, add more tailoring. - Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Bora Aksu Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/bora-aksu). Velvet puffer jackets tied with ribbon are worn over crochet skirt sets in the first act. - Vogue, 2026-02-19: [Harris Reed Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/harris-reed). Burnt cobalt blue velvet appears alongside gold quilting and pink jacquard in the corsetry and caged-waist pieces. - WWD, 2026-02-16: [Khaite Fall 2026: New Heights](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/khaite/review/). A velvet bustier gown with a bustled gazar skirt and floral velvet suits featured. - 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). A corseted velvet gown with swirled lace appliques stood out for its luxurious feel. - WWD, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Flexing Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). A velvet slip dress was one of the more artisanal evening takes. - 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). An evening dress in silk velvet with a deep front neckline and delicate chain straps is called a red carpet candidate. - WWD, 2026-02-10: [Ralph Lauren Fall 2026: Renaissance Man](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). Velvet appeared across day and night, including a brown halter gown and black and navy evening gowns. - 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). A fitted suit in stretch velvet represented the weekday outfit. - Vogue, 2026-01-25: [Jacquemus Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/jacquemus). Hourglass dresses appeared in velvet with a fish intarsia. - Numéro, 2026-03-10: [La féminité indocile du défilé Ottolinger](https://numero.com/mode/fashion-week/la-feminite-indocile-du-defile-ottolinger/). Velvet in a peach-skin finish was part of the lineup. - 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/). Velvet featured among the materials, with leather and transparent nylon. - Numéro, 2026-03-08: [Ann Demeulemeester confirme la tendance de la veste officier](https://numero.com/mode/fashion-week/le-defile-ann-demeulemeester-automne-hiver-2026-2027-poetes-indie-sleaze/). An officer jacket fully in velvet with fringe was among the reworked versions. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-07: [Lanvin: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/lanvin-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Late in the show a velvet gown in vampiric ruby tones appeared, with fur-style trim at the neck. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-07: [Victoria Beckham: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/victoria-beckham-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Evening wear included dresses in velvet with angular necklines. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-05: [Balmain: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/balmain-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Silks, leather and velvet in shape-following cuts, described by Tron as minimal opulence. - 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 the black velvet collar on the closing Tory Burch coat. - 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). Evening gowns in rich velvet and sequins were balanced by oversized wool blazers. - Numéro, 2026-01-26: [Working girl or party girl at Patou?](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/working-girl-or-party-girl-at-patou/). A burnt orange velvet dress carried floral patterns like old tapestries. - 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/). Smith imagined crimson velvet pantsuits, velvet pinstripe suits and paneled velvet puffer coats. - 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/). Standouts included a strapless black velvet gown cut on the bias with leather strips, and a navy velvet column dress. - The Impression: [Lemaire Fall 2026 Men's Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/lemaire-fall-2026-mens-fashion-show-review/). Velvet second-skin tops were part of the younger-leaning pieces. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/velvet) - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/velvet) ## Runway looks 11 runway looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Emporio Armani look 52, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/emporio-armani/ready_to_wear/photos/0052-8afe9a8e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Victoria Beckham look 41, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/victoria-beckham/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0041-86d8dd91.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Jean Paul Gaultier look 36, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/jean-paul-gaultier/ready_to_wear/photos/0036-2e727f22.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Boss look 63, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/boss/ready_to_wear/photos/0063-c17f1158.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Pamella Roland look 19, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/pamella-roland/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0019-11ab1062.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Elie Saab look 41, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/elie-saab/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0041-67590bfa.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ralph Lauren look 9, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0009-40bec1f0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Gabriela Hearst look 30, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/gabriela-hearst/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0030-478c273c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Uma Wang look 27, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/uma-wang/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0027-e20841ac.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Alaïa look 6, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/alaia/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-61491ec2.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Giorgio Armani look 39, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0039-d0121d28.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **Is velvet a trend for fall 2026?** T-Fashion measured velvet among the 25 fabrics at the FW26 womenswear shows. Its share of looks, its change against FW25, its rank and the designers who showed it are in T-Fashion. **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 - [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) - [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/leather): 10.1% 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).