# Chino Menswear Trend, Spring 2026 Runways

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/chino
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

Chino appeared in 15.3% of looks at the SS26 menswear shows, down from 23.0% in SS25. 104 designers showed the trend across 322 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 15.3%
- Share in SS25: 23.0%
- Change: −7.7 pts (fading)
- Looks: 322
- Designers: 104
- Rank: #3 of 16 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Chino came up in 6 articles from WWD, Vogue, Wallpaper* and 2 more. In the data it was in 15.3% of looks, down from 23.0% in SS25.

- WWD, 2025-09-19: [Oscar Ouyang Men’s Spring 2026: Worry Not, Message Delivered](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/london/oscar-ouyang/review/). Chino shorts sat next to summery knits and hunting jackets in the practical part of the lineup.
- WWD, 2025-09-14: [Aknvas Spring 2026: Back to Boarding School](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/aknvas/review/). Pleated chinos with large, protruding pockets worked on men and women alike and earned top marks.
- Vogue, 2025-07-06: [Celine Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/celine). Pleated chinos with a tapered peg-top shape were among the trouser options.
- Wallpaper*, 2025-10-01: [The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happened](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/standout-shows-paris-fashion-week-ss-26-best-of). Celine paired crisp white shirts with chinos.
- GQ, 2025-09-12: [At NYFW, Everyone Wants to Be a Preppie](https://www.gq.com/story/nyfw-ss26-preppy-menswear-show-notes). Baggy chinos are named among the classic preppy staples driving the look, with Dior's red chinos cited as an example.
- House of Solo, 2025-07-01: [Paris Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 RUNWAY RECAP](https://www.houseofsolo.com/paris-mens-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026-runway-recap/). Louis Vuitton offered premium takes on everyday staples including chinos.

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

## Top designers by look count

- balmain: 14
- versace: 11
- Todd Snyder: 10
- 101 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/chino): 6.0% of looks
- [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/chino): 8.4% of looks

## By fashion week

- Paris: 12.8% of looks (98 looks)
- Milan: 17.6% of looks (85 looks)
- New York: 18.1% of looks (69 looks)
- London: 14.9% of looks (70 looks)

## Worn with

- Pants (apparel): 61% of the trend's looks
- Shorts (apparel): 28% of the trend's looks
- White (color): 14% of the trend's looks
- Beige Twins (color): 13% of the trend's looks
- Striped (pattern): 5% of the trend's looks
- Abstract (pattern): 3% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 322 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Acne Studios look 6, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/acne-studios/ready_to_wear/photos/0006-cca781f4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- BOSS look 22, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/boss/ready_to_wear/photos/0022-d61c9e29.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Nanushka look 21, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/london/nanushka/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-d322bee0.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Phan Đăng Hoàng look 21, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/phan-dang-hoang/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-218d1e28.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Toga look 9, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/london/toga/ready_to_wear/photos/0009-b7324c5f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Margaret Howell look 9, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/margaret-howell/ready_to_wear/photos/0009-e069c05a.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Ulla Johnson look 18, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/ulla-johnson/ready_to_wear/photos/0018-cbb289ac.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Ujoh look 19, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/ujoh/ready_to_wear/photos/0019-7ae5dc78.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Meryll Rogge look 9, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/meryll-rogge/ready_to_wear/photos/0009-b98e1d3b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Bottega Veneta look 18, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/bottega-veneta/ready_to_wear/photos/0018-f53c0662.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Maison Kitsuné look 28, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/maison-kitsune/ready_to_wear/photos/0028-9225c216.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was chino at the SS26 menswear shows?**

Chino appeared in 322 looks from 104 designers. That is 15.3% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the SS26 menswear shows.

**Is chino a trend for spring 2026?**

Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 15.3%, down from 23.0% in SS25.

**Which designers showed the most chino for SS26?**

balmain (14 looks), versace (11 looks) and Todd Snyder (10 looks).

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

New York, where 18.1% of looks carried it (69 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 fabric divided by all menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS25.

## Related trends

- [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/satin): 12.1% of looks
- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/leather): 11.8% of looks
- [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/velvet)
- [Sheer](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/sheer): 5.0% of looks
- [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/jacquard)
- [Metallic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/metallic)
- [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/fine-gauge)
- [Sweater Knit](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/sweater-knit)

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