# Abstract Trend, Spring 2026 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/abstract Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Abstract appeared in 8.3% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows, down from 11.8% in SS25. 41 designers showed the trend across 170 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 8.3% - Share in SS25: 11.8% - Change: −3.5 pts (fading) - Looks: 170 - Designers: 41 - Rank: #2 of 4 key patterns by share of looks ## In the press Abstract came up in 6 articles from Vogue, V Magazine, W Magazine and 2 more. In the data it was in 8.3% of looks, down from 11.8% in SS25. - Vogue, 2025-09-16: [Luar Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/luar). A painterly print in yellow, red and black, inspired by body-painting traditions, ran across denim and cotton pieces. - Vogue, 2025-09-14: [Ulla Johnson Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/ulla-johnson). Swirls of color from three Frankenthaler paintings appeared on clothes, and even on some bags. - V Magazine, 2025-09-17: [Altuzarra Spring/Summer 2026 Leans Into Distortion](https://vmagazine.com/article/altuzarra-spring-summer-2026-leans-into-distortion/). Altuzarra used abstract-looking designs that revealed embroidered flowers at closer range. - W Magazine, 2025-09-16: [For Spring 2026, Luar Designer Raúl López References Himself](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/luar-spring-2026-new-york-fashion-week-runway-photos). An abstract brushstroke print covered shirts and pants, in black, white, red and yellow, beside a soft polka dot. - 10 Magazine, 2025-09-13: [Off-White Spring 2026: Ib Kamara's Pop Romance](https://usa.10magazine.com/off-white-spring-2026-review/). Off-White used airbrushed city imagery and dye patterns spreading across suits. - The Impression, 2025-09-14: [Ulla Johnson Spring 2026 Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/ulla-johnson-spring-2026-fashion-show-review/). Frankenthaler's abstract, painterly washes of colour were turned into prints and flowing fabrics, with feathered details. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Ulla Johnson: 17 - Jason Wu: 11 - Off White: 10 - 38 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/abstract): 3.8% of looks - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/abstract): 7.7% of looks ## Worn with - Dress (apparel): 45% of the trend's looks - Pants (apparel): 16% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 15% of the trend's looks - White (color): 14% of the trend's looks - Satin (fabric): 18% of the trend's looks - Sheer (fabric): 15% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 170 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Ulla Johnson look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/ulla-johnson/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-2e0670de.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Marina Moscone look 22, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/marina-moscone/ready_to_wear/photos/0022-ec090609.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tory Burch look 37, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/tory-burch/ready_to_wear/photos/0037-51b72428.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Prabal Gurung look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/prabal-gurung/ready_to_wear/photos/0020-36949dbd.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Jason Wu look 32, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/jason-wu/ready_to_wear/photos/0032-1e277998.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - AREA look 41, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/area/ready_to_wear/photos/0041-3fb549b5.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tibi look 45, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/tibi/ready_to_wear/photos/0045-1dd815a7.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Bach Mai look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/bach-mai/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-f0f70812.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Bibhu Mohapatra look 29, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/bibhu-mohapatra/ready_to_wear/photos/0029-1e56cece.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - LaPointe look 15, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/lapointe/ready_to_wear/photos/0015-8c5d5f21.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Collina Strada look 19, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/collina-strada/ready_to_wear/photos/0019-30e6e772.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was abstract at the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows?** Abstract appeared in 170 looks from 41 designers. That is 8.3% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows. **Is abstract a trend for spring 2026?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 8.3%, down from 11.8% in SS25. **Which designers showed the most abstract for SS26?** Ulla Johnson (17 looks), Jason Wu (11 looks) and Off White (10 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 pattern divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS25. ## Related trends - [Striped](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/striped): 8.1% of looks - [Geometric](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/geometric): 4.4% of looks - [Floral](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/floral): 11.3% of looks - [Twill](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/twill): 25.3% of looks - [Straight Hem Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/straight-hem-type-pants): 24.0% of looks - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/satin): 22.2% of looks - [Black](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/black): 21.9% of looks - [White](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/white): 21.6% 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).