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Most common colors at New York Fashion Week SS26 menswear: black (25.1%), white (24.3%) and smoke (15.4%). Biggest risers: charcoal (5.8% → 9.9%), steel (9.8% → 12.8%) and sand (7.1% → 9.9%).

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Updated October 2, 2026

Top 9 of 9 colors

Ranked by share of looks.

Black 25.1%

19-0303 TCX −26.5 pts

White 24.3%

17-4919 TCX −4.7 pts

Smoke 15.4%

12-4806 TCX +0.6 pts

Steel 12.8%

14-1323 TCX +3.0 pts

Chocolate 12.3%

19-1214 TCX −2.8 pts

Beige Twins 12.0%

13-4308 TCX +0.4 pts

Charcoal 9.9%

19-0205 TCX +4.1 pts

Sand 9.9%

16-1260 TCX +2.8 pts

Lavender 7.9%

16-0952 TCX +0.7 pts

Colors in the press

12 of the articles we read on New York menswear discuss its colors. Named most: black (8 articles), white (6 articles) and lavender (2 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.

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

  1. WWD · Sep 13, 2025 · Show review

    Christian Siriano Spring 2026: Bringing Movie Magic to Macy’s
    • Black: The first 51 looks stayed in black and white before color was switched on at the end.
    • White: White paired with black for most of the show, including a white chiffon gown with crystal-outlined corsetry.
    • Lavender: Lavender joined teal and hot pink in the final burst of color.

  2. WWD · Sep 14, 2025 · Show review

    Eckhaus Latta Spring 2026: Dressed-up Downtown Cool
    • Black: The lineup began with all-black looks, including a three-button blazer worn by a male model.
    • White: Underneath the black three-button blazer, the wearer had on trousers and a white shirt that buttoned down the front.

  3. WWD · Sep 14, 2025 · Show review

    Who Decides War Spring 2026: A Duality of Decay and Opulence
    • Sand: Sand was one of the muted shades, with dusty grays and charred blacks, supporting the theme of decay.
    • Black: Charred blacks formed part of the palette that reinforced the decaying mood.

  4. Wallpaper* · Sep 11, 2025 · Season review

    The standout shows of New York Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happened
    • Black: Eckhaus Latta opened with all-black eveningwear: languid tailoring and featherweight knits for men.
    • White: Coach used monochrome white looks throughout its show.

  5. WWD · Sep 16, 2025 · Show review

    Luar’s Darkly Joyful Message for Spring 2026
    • Black: Black velvet tailoring opened the show, with a coat reaching the floor and a blazer with strongly accented shoulders.

  6. WWD · Sep 16, 2025 · Show review

    Tanner Fletcher Spring 2026: ‘Redecorating’ Runway Theatre
    • Lavender: Evening highlights included a sequin lace suit in lavender for men, alongside a madras plaid one.

Rising and fading

Change in share of looks against SS25.

All 9 colors, ranked

This preview shows the top three of each list.

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SS26 menswear New York colors in full

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Questions

What are the Spring 2026 color trends at New York Fashion Week?
By share of looks: black (25.1%), white (24.3%), smoke (15.4%), steel (12.8%), chocolate (12.3%), beige twins (12.0%), charcoal (9.9%), sand (9.9%), lavender (7.9%).
Which colors are rising for spring 2026?
charcoal (5.8% → 9.9%), steel (9.8% → 12.8%), sand (7.1% → 9.9%).
Which colors are fading?
black (51.6% → 25.1%), white (29.0% → 24.3%), chocolate (15.1% → 12.3%).