# Black Menswear Color Trend, Spring 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/black Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Black appeared in 32.6% of looks at the SS26 menswear shows, down from 57.0% in SS25. 128 designers showed it across 684 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 32.6% - Share in SS25: 57.0% - Change: −24.4 pts (fading) - Looks: 684 - Designers: 128 - Rank: #1 of 32 key colors by share of looks - Closest Pantone: 19-0303 TCX (#2D2C2F) ## In the press Black came up in 23 articles from WWD, Vogue, Wallpaper* and 9 more. In the data it was in 32.6% of looks, down from 57.0% in SS25. - WWD, 2025-10-05: [Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2026: Bedtime Stories](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/ann-demeulemeester/review/). An all-black closing group recalled the dark romantic side of the label. - WWD, 2025-09-22: [Jawara Alleyne Spring 2026: Joy in the Carnival Comedown](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/london/jawara-alleyne/review/). The palette was strict black and white, brightened by neon pink, green and orange. - Vogue, 2025-06-27: [Comme des Garçons Homme Plus Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/comme-des-garcons-homme-plus). The second section showed deconstructed tailoring with zippers and ruffles, mostly in black. - Vogue, 2025-06-23: [Giorgio Armani Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/giorgio-armani). Matte black leather echoes the volcanic stone of Pantelleria, and tailoring fabrics run to a very dark black finish. - Wallpaper*, 2025-09-16: [The standout shows of New York Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happened](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/fashion-beauty-events/standout-shows-and-highlights-of-new-york-fashion-week-nyfw-ss-26). Eckhaus Latta opened with black menswear. - FashionNetwork, 2025-07-03: [10 top menswear trends for Spring/Summer 2026](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/10-top-menswear-trends-for-spring-summer-2026,1746197.html). Black-and-white stripes appeared across menswear in varying widths and directions. - Hypebeast, 2025-10-02: [BOSS Debuts Spring/Summer 2026 Range in Milan](https://hypebeast.com/2025/10/boss-spring-summer-2026-paradox-milan-fashion-week-info). Black sat in a neutral palette with beige, tan and muted blue. - Esquire Singapore, 2026-03-17: [Esquire Examines: Spring/Summer 2026 Menswear Part One](https://esquiresg.com/spring-summer-2026-menswear-part-one-esquire-examines/). Celine tucked a billowing rugby-inspired silk shirt into black wool trousers. - Numéro Netherlands, 2025-09-21: [LONDON FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2026: DAY 3](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/london-fashion-week-springsummer-2026-day-3). Toga ran black through women's and menswear, with white, orange and red accents and silver hardware. - Cent Magazine, 2025-09-18: [London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2026, New Trends For You](https://centmagazine.co.uk/london-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026-new-trends-for-you/). Aaron Esh stayed in noir shades, favouring craft and elegance over maximalism. - Culted, 2025-06-26: [Everything you missed from Milan Fashion Week Men's SS26](https://culted.com/everything-you-missed-from-mens-milan-fashion-week-mens-ss26/). Culted highlights waxed black bomber jackets in the Giorgio Armani collection. - The Gentleman's Journal, 2025-06-25: [The biggest Spring/Summer 2026 menswear moments from Milan Fashion Week](https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/milan-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026/). Dunhill dressed lounge suits in black, purple and royal navy. - Daily Front Row, 2025-06-25: [Milan Fashion Week Men's Top Spring 2026 Shows](https://fashionweekdaily.com/milan-fashion-week-mens-top-spring-2026-shows/). Dunhill's palette used black with grey, rose, indigo and navy. - FAULT Magazine, 2025-09-30: [New York Fashion Week 2025: Christian Siriano SS26 – Glamour for Everyone](https://fault-magazine.com/2025/09/christian-siriano-ss26-review/). Christian Siriano styled a black striped men's suit with a short blazer and bare chest. - WWD, 2025-09-21: [Aaron Esh Spring 2026: Small Circle, Tight Designs](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/london/aaron-esh/review/). A long black overcoat was among the pieces for the youthful, moody, skinny crowd. - WWD, 2025-09-16: [Luar’s Darkly Joyful Message for Spring 2026](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/luar/review/). Black velvet tailoring opened the show, with a coat reaching the floor and a blazer with strongly accented shoulders. - WWD, 2025-09-14: [Eckhaus Latta Spring 2026: Dressed-up Downtown Cool](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/review/). The lineup began with all-black looks, including a three-button blazer worn by a male model. - WWD, 2025-09-14: [Who Decides War Spring 2026: A Duality of Decay and Opulence](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/who-decides-war/review/). Charred blacks formed part of the palette that reinforced the decaying mood. - WWD, 2025-09-13: [Christian Siriano Spring 2026: Bringing Movie Magic to Macy’s](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/christian-siriano/review/). The first 51 looks stayed in black and white before color was switched on at the end. - WWD, 2025-09-12: [Collina Strada Brings Light Out of the Dark for Spring 2026](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/collina-strada/review/). Every model had a shadow double dressed in the identical garment in solid black, the face hidden under lace. - WWD, 2025-09-12: [Fforme Spring 2026: A Modern Take on the Beach](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/fforme/review/). Black crinkled metallic cotton suits were chosen to stand out from other black suiting. - WWD, 2025-07-06: [Celine Spring 2026: Scarves, and Other Keepsakes](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-spring-2026/paris/celine/review/). Ivory-and-black silk scarves set the tone, and evening dresses were trimmed with jet beading. - WWD, 2025-06-27: [Comme des Garçons Homme Plus Spring 2026: Suit Yourself](https://wwd.com/runway/mens-spring-2026/paris/comme-des-garcons-homme-plus/review/). Cropped black tuxedo jackets showed the newest idea, padded lapels in contrasting tones. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Giorgio Armani: 36 - versace: 24 - vetements: 20 - 125 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/black): 39.8% of looks - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/black): 56.0% of looks ## By fashion week - Paris: 37.3% of looks (285 looks) - Milan: 31.3% of looks (151 looks) - New York: 25.1% of looks (96 looks) - London: 32.3% of looks (152 looks) ## Worn with - Pants (apparel): 58% of the trend's looks - Jacket (apparel): 35% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 7% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 7% of the trend's looks - Twill (fabric): 48% of the trend's looks - Leather (fabric): 18% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 684 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Shiatzy Chen look 57, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/shiatzy-chen/ready_to_wear/photos/0057-e3c8ab49.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Yohji Yamamoto look 21, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/yohji-yamamoto/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-a04bbed6.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Burç Akyol look 33, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/burc-akyol/ready_to_wear/photos/0033-c0f0a373.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tibi look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/tibi/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-73e00708.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Niccolò Pasqualetti look 33, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/niccolo-pasqualetti/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0033-1bb0a975.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Giorgio Armani look 50, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/ready_to_wear/photos/0050-bcc15748.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - ALAINPAUL look 21, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/alainpaul/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-5f6f092b.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Matières Fécales look 9, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/matieres-fecales/ready_to_wear/photos/0009-a8353e52.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Jil Sander look 26, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/jil-sander/ready_to_wear/photos/0026-ddf46100.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Institution by Galib Gassanoff look 22, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/institution-by-galib-gassanoff/ready_to_wear/photos/0022-f3fc691e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Vetements look 54, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/vetements/ready_to_wear/photos/0054-aa6acc2a.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was black at the SS26 menswear shows?** Black appeared in 684 looks from 128 designers. That is 32.6% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the SS26 menswear shows. **Is black a trend for spring 2026?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 32.6%, down from 57.0% in SS25. **Which designers showed the most black for SS26?** Giorgio Armani (36 looks), versace (24 looks) and vetements (20 looks). **Which fashion week showed the most black?** Paris, where 37.3% of looks carried it (285 looks). **How does T-Fashion measure this?** T-Fashion tags every look of every Spring/Summer 2026 show. The share of looks is the number of looks with the color divided by all menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS25. ## Related trends - [Charcoal](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/charcoal): 12.6% of looks - [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/chocolate): 17.7% of looks - [Baby Blue](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/baby-blue): 4.6% of looks - [Mustard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/mustard) - [Steel](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/steel): 11.2% of looks - [Scarlet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/scarlet) - [Champagne](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/champagne) - [Beige Twins](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/beige-twins): 10.2% 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).