# Poplin Menswear Trend, Spring 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/poplin Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Poplin appeared in 22.7% of looks at the SS26 menswear shows, about the same as SS25 (23.6%). 120 designers showed the trend across 476 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 22.7% - Share in SS25: 23.6% - Change: −0.9 pts (steady) - Looks: 476 - Designers: 120 - Rank: #2 of 16 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Poplin came up in 11 articles from Vogue, WWD, Wallpaper* and 4 more. In the data it was in 22.7% of looks, about the same as SS25 (23.6%). - Vogue, 2025-10-14: [Simone Rocha Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/simone-rocha). A poplin shirt carried broderie anglaise frills, echoing the pillowcase bag from the womenswear show. - WWD, 2025-10-04: [Maison Margiela Spring 2026: Back to Basics](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/paris/maison-martin-margiela/review/). Poplin shirts in crisp white featured collars tucked in, paired with pants cut with a dropped crotch. - WWD, 2025-09-22: [Talia Byre Spring 2026: Home Is Where the Heart Is](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/london/talia-byre/review/). Crisp poplin shirting appeared alongside the apron dresses in the home-inspired lineup. - Vogue, 2025-06-20: [No. 21 Spring 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-menswear/no-21). Anoraks and bombers share their crisp poplin with matching shirts and shorts, forming three-piece ensembles. - 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). Acne Studios washed cotton poplin into a soft, dishevelled finish. - 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). Light layers in cotton, poplin, gauze and organza made up anti-heat outfits. - 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). Wooyoungmi made light tailoring from poplin of cotton, along with silk and very fine lycra. - FashionUnited, 2025-09-24: [LFW SS26: Homegrown talent offers a renewed sense of energy](https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/lfw-ss26-homegrown-talent-offers-a-renewed-sense-of-energy/2025092484081). Mithridate set poplin shirts with cotton stripes against sequin dresses. - Style Arcade: [Men's Fashion Week: SS26 Trend Report](https://www.stylearcade.com/blog/mens-fashion-week-ss26-trend-report). Cotton poplin shirting suited the hot-weather dressing. - Fashionotography, 2025-10-12: [The Maison Kitsuné Spring-Summer 2026 collection opens a new chapter in Paris-Tokyo style](https://fashionotography.com/maison-kitsune-spring-summer-2026-collection/). Crinkled poplin featured among the light Japanese-style fabrics. - WWD, 2025-09-16: [Jane Wade Spring 2026: Amping Up Utility](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/jane-wade/review/). Signature cotton poplin shirting was turned into minidresses, draped blouses and collared bra tops. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - boss: 26 - Giorgio Armani: 20 - Antonio Marras: 17 - 117 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/poplin): 21.0% of looks - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/poplin): 27.2% of looks ## By fashion week - Paris: 22.4% of looks (171 looks) - Milan: 30.7% of looks (148 looks) - New York: 19.1% of looks (73 looks) - London: 17.8% of looks (84 looks) ## Worn with - Shirts (apparel): 100% of the trend's looks - White (color): 35% of the trend's looks - Smoke (color): 9% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 20% of the trend's looks - Floral (pattern): 3% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 476 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Giorgio Armani look 34, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/ready_to_wear/photos/0034-1f968f78.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Jil Sander look 54, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/jil-sander/ready_to_wear/photos/0054-40ad789e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - 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 40, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/boss/ready_to_wear/photos/0040-2872a9be.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Fendi look 61, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/fendi/ready_to_wear/photos/0061-38f61f75.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Bottega Veneta look 48, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/bottega-veneta/ready_to_wear/photos/0048-2865ae0b.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ferrari look 3, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/ferrari/ready_to_wear/photos/0003-05b78c28.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 - MM6 Maison Margiela look 26, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/mm6-maison-margiela/ready_to_wear/photos/0026-86b4e2af.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Xuly.Bët look 35, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/xuly-bet/ready_to_wear/photos/0035-facfca9e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Enfants Riches Déprimés look 24, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/enfants-riches-deprimes/ready_to_wear/photos/0024-a02b41fa.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was poplin at the SS26 menswear shows?** Poplin appeared in 476 looks from 120 designers. That is 22.7% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the SS26 menswear shows. **Is poplin a trend for spring 2026?** Steady on the runways. Its share of looks is 22.7%, about the same as SS25 (23.6%). **Which designers showed the most poplin for SS26?** boss (26 looks), Giorgio Armani (20 looks) and Antonio Marras (17 looks). **Which fashion week showed the most poplin?** Milan, where 30.7% of looks carried it (148 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) 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).