# Black Menswear Color Trend, Spring 2026 · NYFW Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/black Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Black appeared in 25.1% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS26 menswear shows, down from 51.6% in SS25. 24 designers showed it across 96 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 25.1% - Share in SS25: 51.6% - Change: −26.5 pts (fading) - Looks: 96 - Designers: 24 - Rank: #1 of 9 key colors by share of looks - Closest Pantone: 19-0303 TCX (#2D2C2F) ## In the press Black came up in 8 articles from WWD, Wallpaper* and FAULT Magazine. In the data it was in 25.1% of looks, down from 51.6% in SS25. - 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. - Wallpaper*, 2025-09-11: [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 all-black eveningwear: languid tailoring and featherweight knits for men. - 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, 2025-09-14: [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. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Todd Snyder: 16 - Who Decides War: 12 - luar: 8 - 21 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/black): 41.5% of looks - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/black): 67.4% of looks ## Worn with - Pants (apparel): 53% of the trend's looks - Jacket (apparel): 41% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 17% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 8% of the trend's looks - Twill (fabric): 48% of the trend's looks - Satin (fabric): 14% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 96 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Campillo look 26, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/campillo/ready_to_wear/photos/0026-5fb070da.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 - Calvin Klein Collection look 39, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/ready_to_wear/photos/0039-5db05696.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Wiederhoeft look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/wiederhoeft/ready_to_wear/photos/0017-fad1ea13.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Clara Son look 9, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/clara-son/ready_to_wear/photos/0009-6838a96f.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Christian Siriano look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/christian-siriano/ready_to_wear/photos/0020-17e4e122.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tanner Fletcher look 41, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/tanner-fletcher/ready_to_wear/photos/0041-79dfaf7d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Coach look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/coach/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-fffd68d0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Meruert Tolegen look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/meruert-tolegen/ready_to_wear/photos/0006-ec0dcb69.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Todd Snyder look 40, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/todd-snyder/ready_to_wear/photos/0040-c3a30896.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - LUAR look 1, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/luar/ready_to_wear/photos/0001-792021b9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was black at the New York Fashion Week SS26 menswear shows?** Black appeared in 96 looks from 24 designers. That is 25.1% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS26 menswear shows. **Is black a trend for spring 2026?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 25.1%, down from 51.6% in SS25. **Which designers showed the most black for SS26?** Todd Snyder (16 looks), Who Decides War (12 looks) and luar (8 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/new-york/charcoal): 9.9% of looks - [Sand](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/sand): 9.9% of looks - [Steel](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/steel): 12.8% of looks - [Smoke](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/smoke): 15.4% of looks - [Beige Twins](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/beige-twins): 12.0% of looks - [Lavender](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/lavender): 7.9% of looks - [White](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/white): 24.3% of looks - [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/chocolate): 12.3% 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).