# Leather Trend, Spring 2026 · Paris Men's Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/leather Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Leather appeared in 12.9% of looks at the Paris Men's Fashion Week SS26 menswear shows, up from 7.7% in SS25. 34 designers showed the trend across 99 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 12.9% - Share in SS25: 7.7% - Change: +5.2 pts (rising) - Looks: 99 - Designers: 34 - Rank: #4 of 13 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Leather came up in 20 articles from Vogue, WWD, Wallpaper* and 11 more. In the data it was in 12.9% of looks, up from 7.7% in SS25. - Vogue, 2025-10-14: [Balmain Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/balmain). Weathered leather blousons with action pockets were shared across the men's and women's lineups. - WWD, 2025-10-05: [Ann Demeulemeester Spring 2026: Bedtime Stories](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/ann-demeulemeester/review/). Lived-in leather biker jackets and coats gave a rocker edge, and an ivory leather jacket was laser cut from a handkerchief pattern. - WWD, 2025-10-04: [Maison Margiela Spring 2026: Back to Basics](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/maison-martin-margiela/review/). Leather returned, including biker jackets with tucked-in collars. - Vogue, 2025-06-19: [Niccolò Pasqualetti Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/niccolo-pasqualetti). Leather bodices were among the unconventional pieces styled on male models. - Wallpaper*, 2025-06-25: [The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2026: Hermès to Craig Green](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/paris-fashion-week-mens-ss-2026-highlights-review). Hermès used open-weave leather to make its signature material wearable in summer. - FashionNetwork, 2025-10-07: [Summer 2026 looks set to be romantic with Sacai, Zimmermann, Ungaro and Agnès b](https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Summer-2026-looks-set-to-be-romantic-with-sacai-zimmermann-ungaro-and-agnes-b,1771077.html). Agnès b showed unisex leather jackets. - Numéro, 2025-10-07: [Glenn Martens orchestrates a revival at Margiela](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/glenn-martens-orchestrates-a-revival-at-margiela/). Leather joined wool and denim in sculptural silhouettes. - Who What Wear, 2025-10-05: [From Subdued to Overstimulated: Glenn Martens Makes His RTW Debut at Margiela](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/maison-margiela-paris-fashion-week-spring-2026). Leather jackets and trench coats were among the Margiela basics. - Numéro, 2025-10-02: [Haider Ackermann transcends Tom Ford’s porno chic](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/haider-ackermann-transcends-tom-fords-porno-chic/). Glossy leather appeared in the pencil skirts. - 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/). Hermès made bombers, cardigans and trousers from woven or perforated leather. - Gentleman's Journal, 2025-06-30: [The biggest Spring/Summer 2026 menswear moments from Paris Fashion Week](https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/paris-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026/). Auralee used a softer leather construction on pillowy outerwear. - Numéro Netherlands, 2025-06-26: [PARIS FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2026: DAY 2](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-menswear-springsummer-day-2). Acne Studios fitted colourful leather jackets closely to the body. - Style Arcade: [Men's Fashion Week: SS26 Trend Report](https://www.stylearcade.com/blog/mens-fashion-week-ss26-trend-report). Hermès cooled its leather codes with perforated pants and jackets. - Rain Magazine, 2025-10-12: [Henri Alexander Levy's Paradox, Enfants Riches Déprimés Spring/Summer 2026](https://rain-mag.com/henri-alexander-levys-paradox-enfants-riches-deprimes-springsummer-2026). The materials were brutal, with leather and metal, tempered by delicate lace. - Grazia Malaysia, 2025-10-09: [Head to the Locker Room With Lacoste Spring/Summer 2026](https://www.grazia.my/fashion/paris-fashion-week-lacoste-spring-summer-2026/). Lustrous reflective leather was used as a performance-style fabric. - Attitude, 2025-10-02: [Haider Ackermann harnesses after-hours glamour with his latest for Tom Ford](https://www.attitude.co.uk/style/fashion/tom-ford-spring-summer-2026-review-497753/). Sharp tailoring was cut in silk and supple leather. - Xmag, 2025-10-02: [Acne Studios unveils its Spring 2026 collection balancing intimacy and androgyny](https://en.xmag.live/acne-studios-unveils-its-spring-2026-collection-balancing-intimacy-and-androgyny/). Patinated leather jackets and biker styles gave a masculine, defiant edge. - WWD, 2025-10-03: [Vetements Spring 2026: Every Day Is Like Doomsday](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/vetements/review/). Leather coats came with very high collars that covered the face. - WWD, 2025-10-02: [Tom Ford Spring 2026: Night of the Stars](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/tom-ford/review/). Ackermann added a softer sensuality to the label's luxury leather pieces, shown with leather thongs under sheer tops. - WWD, 2025-09-30: [Lanvin Spring 2026: Happy Birthday, Art Deco](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/lanvin/review/). Long leather coats were among the menswear pieces, giving off-duty dancer vibes at their best. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Acne Studios: 11 - vetements: 9 - balmain: 6 - 31 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/paris/leather): 11.3% of looks - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/paris/leather): 11.5% of looks ## Worn with - Jacket (apparel): 49% of the trend's looks - Pants (apparel): 32% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 52% of the trend's looks - Chocolate (color): 21% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 99 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Miu Miu look 12, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/miu-miu/ready_to_wear/photos/0012-eb3fa1c3.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Hermès look 31, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/hermes/ready_to_wear/photos/0031-cb9b4759.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Enfants Riches Déprimés look 29, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/enfants-riches-deprimes/ready_to_wear/photos/0029-26673766.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Matières Fécales look 31, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/matieres-fecales/ready_to_wear/photos/0031-cc919a2a.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Acne Studios look 42, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/acne-studios/ready_to_wear/photos/0042-0f73af29.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Hodakova look 16, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/hodakova/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0016-92d086a1.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - ALAINPAUL look 12, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/alainpaul/ready_to_wear/photos/0012-7eb7e5f3.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Celine look 45, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/celine/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0045-0cc6a328.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tom Ford look 34, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/tom-ford/ready_to_wear/photos/0034-efc92ecd.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Lanvin look 14, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/lanvin/ready_to_wear/photos/0014-163d4666.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Valentino look 65, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/valentino/ready_to_wear/photos/0065-2507fe9c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was leather at the Paris Men's Fashion Week SS26 menswear shows?** Leather appeared in 99 looks from 34 designers. That is 12.9% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the Paris Men's Fashion Week SS26 menswear shows. **Is leather a trend for spring 2026?** Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 12.9%, up from 7.7% in SS25. **Which designers showed the most leather for SS26?** Acne Studios (11 looks), vetements (9 looks) and balmain (6 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 - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/velvet): 3.9% of looks - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/satin): 10.7% of looks - [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/fine-gauge) - [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/jacquard) - [Sheer](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/sheer) - [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/jersey): 13.9% of looks - [Poplin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/poplin): 22.4% of looks - [Chino](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/paris/chino): 12.8% 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).