Biggest risers at New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear: charcoal (2.3% → 7.0% of looks), steel (4.7% → 7.7%) and straight hem pants (21.0% → 24.0%). Most common: twill (25.3%), straight hem pants (24.0%) and satin (22.2%).
- Looks
- 2,059
- Designers
- 61
- Trends
- 111
Updated October 2, 2026
Shown at New York Fashion Week, 11–16 September 2025. Fashion week calendar.
Top of the season
The biggest risers.
108 more trends
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
In the press
We read 97 articles on New York womenswear, SS26 from Vogue, WWD, Vogue Scandinavia and 35 more. The trends they named most: black, sheer, white, leather and denim. White (21.6%) held steady. Black drew coverage, but its share fell from 39.5% to 21.9% of looks. Denim drew coverage, but its share fell from 3.4% to 2.5% of looks.
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Vogue · Sep 16, 2025 · Show review
Luar Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear CollectionRaul Lopez based the show on Dominican carnival, working with local artisans on fringed pieces, painterly prints and laser-cut fabric, and introduced a long, lean silhouette with narrow trousers.
WWD · Sep 16, 2025 · Show review
Tory Burch Spring 2026: Bringing the Fun to SportswearTory Burch mixed feminine romance with sharp tailoring, using sampler embroideries, beaded dresses and pleated evening pieces, plus bright blue and yellow on waxed canvas.
Vogue · Sep 15, 2025 · Show review
Coach Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear CollectionStuart Vevers built a cross-gender collection around a hopeful New York morning, mixing weathered leather, patchwork tailoring, worn denim and pendant necklaces with faded, sunlit tones.
WWD · Sep 15, 2025 · Show review
Coach Lightens the Mood With Upbeat Collection Filled With ‘Optimism’Stuart Vevers aimed for optimism, taking young customers from 1970s New York to 1990s Seattle with distressed denim and leather, upcycled pieces, wide pants, fitted tops and many genderless styles.
Vogue Scandinavia · Sep 19, 2025 · Trend report
The 7 trends we spotted at New York Fashion Week SS26The top editor at Vogue Scandinavia names seven New York trends: pom-poms, pink, black-and-white contrast, harem pants, relaxed denim, milkmaid details and trench coats with new proportions.
Who What Wear · Sep 18, 2025 · Trend report
According to NYFW, Everyone Will Wear These 6 Trends by Spring 2026Who What Wear's editors list six New York trends: cerulean blue, useful pendants, modern femininity, statement belts, tactile feathers, fringe and fur, and a fresh version of preppy dressing.
Colors
The ten most worn, with share of looks and the closest Pantone code.
Black 21.9%
19-0303 TCX −17.6 pts
White 21.6%
17-4919 TCX +0.5 pts
Smoke 12.6%
12-4806 TCX +2.2 pts
Chocolate 11.4%
19-1214 TCX +2.3 pts
Beige Twins 10.6%
13-4308 TCX +1.9 pts
Sand 9.0%
16-1260 TCX +2.9 pts
Steel 7.7%
14-1323 TCX +3.0 pts
Charcoal 7.0%
19-0205 TCX +4.7 pts
Lavender 6.0%
16-0952 TCX ±0.0 pts
Taupe 5.0%
12-0908 TCX +0.2 pts
The rest of the palette, by hue
Moss
Scarlet
Blush
Dusty Rose
Rose
Caramel
Olive
Baby Blue
Bronze
Camel
Midnight Blue
Rust
Nordic Blue
Mocha
Mustard
Seafoam
Ecru
Sage
Share of looks, change and Pantone for all 30 colors
This preview shows the numbers for the top ten only.
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against SS25.
All 111 trends, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
Garments
Share of looks. The tick marks SS25.
- 1 Jacket 17.6%SS25 17.8%
- 2 Shirts 10.3%SS25 10.1%
- 3 Sweater 5.5%SS25 4.6%
All 14 garment categories
This preview shows the top three.
Key items
The top three by share of looks.
Straight Hem Pants
24.0% of looks · +3.0 pts
Maxi Dress
19.2% of looks · −2.1 pts
Wide Leg Pants
16.2% of looks · +1.2 pts
56 more key items
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Patterns
The top three by share of looks.
Floral
11.3% of looks · −1.3 pts
Abstract
8.3% of looks · −3.5 pts
Striped
8.1% of looks · +1.6 pts
1 more patterns
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Fabrics
The top three by share of looks.
Twill
25.3% of looks · +2.2 pts
Satin
22.2% of looks · +1.3 pts
Jersey
10.8% of looks · −2.6 pts
15 more fabrics
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Designers
The largest shows by number of looks.
All 111 trends
Every trend has its own page with runway looks. Rankings and numbers for all of them are in T-Fashion.
Key items 59
- Above The Knee Shorts
- Asymmetric Hem Skirts
- Corset Dress
- Cropped Jacket
- Cropped Top
- Double Breasted Jacket
- Double Pleated Pants
- Draped Top
- Dress Shirts
- Drop Shoulder Coat
- Elbow Sleeve Dress
- Fitted Skirts
- Gathered Skirts
- Harem Pants
- High-Rise Pants
- High-Rise Shorts
- High-Rise Skirts
- Hip Length Jacket
- Hip Length Shirts
- Hip Length T-Shirts
- Hot Pant Shorts
- Kimono Sleeve Dress
- Long Sleeve Dress
- Long Sleeve Shirts
- Long Sleeve Sweater
- Longline Coat
- Loose Pants
- Loose Shorts
- Maxi Coat
- Maxi Dress
- Maxi Skirts
- Mid-Rise Jeans
- Mini Skirts
- Natural Waistline Dress
- Overcoat
- Oversized Coat
- Oversized Jacket
- Oversized Shirts
- Puff Sleeve Dress
- Pullover Sweater
- Relaxed Coat
- Scoop Dress
- Scoop Top
- Sculpted Jacket
- Side Pocket Pants
- Side Pocket Shorts
- Single Breasted Coat
- Single Pleated Pants
- Skinny Shorts
- Sleeveless Top
- Slim Sweater
- Slit Dress
- Slit Skirts
- Straight Hem Pants
- Tie Closure Dress
- Top Collar Jacket
- Waist Length Top
- Wide Leg Jeans
- Wide Leg Pants
Colors 30
SS26 womenswear New York in full
| On this page | In T-Fashion |
|---|---|
| A sample of looks per trend | All 2,059 looks |
| Top 3 per list | All 111 trends, by rising, most seen and fading |
| The largest shows | All 61 designers, show by show |
| Snapshot as of the last update | Updated as each show is analyzed |
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Questions
- What are the New York Fashion Week Spring 2026 trends?
- By share of looks at the September 2025 shows: twill (25.3%), straight hem pants (24.0%) and satin (22.2%).
- Which trends are rising at New York Fashion Week Spring 2026?
- charcoal (2.3% → 7.0%), steel (4.7% → 7.7%) and straight hem pants (21.0% → 24.0%).
- Which trends are fading for spring 2026?
- black (39.5% → 21.9%), abstract (11.8% → 8.3%) and jersey (13.4% → 10.8%).
- What are the Spring 2026 colors at New York Fashion Week?
- black (21.9%), white (21.6%) and smoke (12.6%).
- What does share of looks mean?
- The number of looks that carry a trend divided by all womenswear looks T-Fashion analyzed in the scope. The change compares it with the same season one year earlier (SS25).