# Leather Trend, Spring 2026 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/leather Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Leather is one of the 18 fabrics T-Fashion measured at the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows. The page shows runway looks and press coverage; its share of looks, change against SS25 and the designers behind it are in T-Fashion. Share of looks, change against SS25, rank, designers and cities for this trend are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo). ## In the press Leather came up in 33 articles from Vogue, WWD, Marie Claire and 18 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion. - Vogue, 2025-09-15: [Coach Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/coach). Aged leather appeared in sleeveless long coats, vests and small-shouldered tan suede biker jackets. - Vogue, 2025-09-15: [Toteme Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/toteme). Washed leathers added to the lived-in look, alongside raw edges and crinkled fabrics. - WWD, 2025-09-15: [Coach Lightens the Mood With Upbeat Collection Filled With ‘Optimism’](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/coach-3/review/). Distressed leather jackets and raw-cut unlined suede jackets balanced loose tailoring. - WWD, 2025-09-14: [Altuzarra Spring 2026: Take a Second Look](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/altuzarra/review/). Roomy, supple leather funnel jackets counted among the classic pieces that worked at face value. - Marie Claire, 2025-09-17: [Best Spring 2026 New York Fashion Week Looks, From Tibi to Kallmeyer](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/spring-fashion/best-new-york-fashion-week-spring-2026-looks/). Fforme developed leather tops inspired by wetsuits. - CNN, 2025-09-17: [Shadow selves and tinsel gowns: What we saw at New York Fashion Week spring-summer 2026](https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/17/style/new-york-fashion-week-ss2026-highlights). Khaite's wide-shouldered leather outerwear stayed a hallmark; Alexander Wang showed slitted leather and Coach leather staples. - Coveteur, 2025-09-15: [The biggest trends on the Spring/Summer 2026 runways at NYFW](https://coveteur.com/nyfw-trends-spring-summer-2026). Altuzarra and Khaite both developed leather jackets with strongly raised collars. - InStyle, 2025-09-12: [The Best Designer Looks From New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026](https://www.aol.com/best-designer-looks-york-fashion-201535357.html). Leather appeared as distressed pieces at Simkhai, sumptuous styles at Michael Kors and rustic, lived-in leathers at Coach. - Wallpaper*, 2025-09-11: [The standout shows of New York Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happened](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/fashion-beauty-events/standout-shows-and-highlights-of-new-york-fashion-week-nyfw-ss-26). Khaite showed tough leather jackets, wide at the shoulder; Calvin Klein made a coat from trompe l'oeil leather and cut leather streamers. - Hypebeast, 2025-09-18: [Khaite's Spring/Summer 2026 Collection Idealizes Imperfection](https://hypebeast.com/2025/9/khaites-spring-summer-2026-collection-nyfw-runway-show). Leather jackets were cropped and playful, part of an edgy take on tailoring. - V Magazine, 2025-09-17: [Altuzarra Spring/Summer 2026 Leans Into Distortion](https://vmagazine.com/article/altuzarra-spring-summer-2026-leans-into-distortion/). Altuzarra developed deep funnel-neck jackets in leather and suede. - AnOther, 2025-09-16: [Veronica Leoni's Astute Vision for Calvin Klein](https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/16617/veronica-leoni-calvin-klein-spring-summer-2026-ss26-show-review). Calvin Klein cut a leather coat into narrow strips. - Who What Wear, 2025-09-15: [Khaite Shows Us How to Dress Like the Ultimate Sophisticated Cool Girl](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/khaite-new-york-fashion-week-spring-2026). Leather appeared as funnel-neck bombers, vests, pencil skirts, blazers and pants, treated as a spring essential. - 10 Magazine, 2025-09-13: [Calvin Klein Collection: Spring 2026 Show](https://10magazine.com/calvin-klein-collection-ready-to-wear-ss26/). Calvin Klein showed soft yellow leather slip dresses suited to day and evening. - Who What Wear, 2025-09-11: [Pendant Necklaces, Desert Hues, and Pajama Sets—Michael Kors Ushers In Earthy Elegance for Spring 2026](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/michael-kors-new-york-fashion-week-spring-2026). A coated leather trench coat stood out among the more flamboyant luxury pieces, beside a liquid gold draped look. - W Magazine, 2025-09-11: [Ralph Lauren Sees Black, White, and Red All Over for Spring 2026](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/ralph-lauren-spring-2026-show-photos). Ralph Lauren presented the Ralph bag in woven leather. - 10 Magazine, 2025-09-11: [Ralph Lauren Spring 2026: Collection Review](https://usa.10magazine.com/ralph-lauren-spring-2026/). Ralph Lauren sculpted leather into a fitted bustier. - Vogue Scandinavia: [See all the looks from Toteme's SS26 runway show at New York Fashion Week](https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/toteme-ss26). Washed leathers and boxy leather bags gave a lived-in feel. - USA TODAY, 2025-09-18: [We went to more than 50 New York Fashion Week shows and events. Recapping NYFW 2025](https://www.aol.com/articles/went-more-50-york-fashion-231935681.html). Altuzarra showed leather cropped to perfection, and Luar's textures ranged from velvet to leather. - Harper's Bazaar India, 2025-09-16: [All that was hot at New York Fashion Week Spring / Summer 2026](https://www.harpersbazaar.in/fashion/story/all-that-was-hot-at-new-york-fashion-week-springsummer-2026-1278438-2025-09-16). Ralph Lauren developed elastic leather bustiers and fine leather embroidery on linen. - Teeth Magazine, 2025-09-16: [Detail Dive: The Best of New York Fashion Week SS26](https://www.teethmag.net/best-of-new-york-fashion-week-ss26/). Fforme included compressed leather tops in its streamlined collection. - The Haute Diary, 2025-09-15: [Norma Kamali Spring 2026: A Timeless Tribute to Casual Dressing](https://www.thehautediary.com/style/norma-kamali-spring-2026-a-timeless-tribute-to-casual-dressing). Leather appeared with shirt dresses, power mesh and Kamali's draping in the dressed-up sweat pieces. - Fashionotography, 2025-09-15: [The Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2026 collection celebrates women who lead with strength and style](https://fashionotography.com/alexander-wang-spring-summer-2026-collection/). Techno-leather ponchos closed the show, and the collection leaned on black leather and studs. - Guild Magazine, 2025-09-15: [Who Decides War - NYFW Spring/Summer 2026](https://www.guildmagazine.com/fashion/who-decides-war-nyfw-spring-summer-2026/). Tarnished, burnished leathers added sculptural weight to worn denim and suiting. - Interview Magazine, 2025-09-12: [“Glamour Keeps Me Alive!”: Dara Takes Michael Kors SS26](https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/glamour-keeps-me-alive-dara-takes-michael-kors-ss26). Michael Kors included chunky leather sandals and a crumpled leather bag. - Vogue, 2025-09-14: [Khaite Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/khaite). The show opened with a side-spliced leather blazer, and a red leather jacket and cape hybrid appeared later. - Vogue, 2025-09-14: [Monse Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/monse). Monse expanded its leather selection with new bags and a skirt derived from their construction. - Vogue, 2025-09-13: [Altuzarra Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). Leather and suede jackets with funnel collars and flared backs offered a rugged counterpoint to the faux fur. - Vogue, 2025-09-13: [Alexander Wang Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/alexander-wang). Utilitarian leather pieces and a new pliable techno leather poncho featured, plus leather mules trimmed with zipper teeth. - Vogue, 2025-09-12: [Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/calvin-klein-collection). A laser-cut leather robe and a paper-thin leather bomber were among the standout pieces. - WWD, 2025-09-12: [Calvin Klein Spring 2026: A Cinematic Expression of Urban Reality](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). Gray leather trench coats, a butter yellow leather slip and laser-cut leather bathrobes were highlights. - WWD, 2025-09-11: [Michael Kors Spring 2026: Laid-back Elegance](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/michael-kors/review/). Michael Kors made chunky jewelry from leather. - WWD, 2025-09-10: [Ralph Lauren Spring 2026: Red, White and Ralph](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). A ruffled bustier used stretch leather, and a skirt suit combined napa leather and linen through embroidery. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/leather) - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/leather): 10.4% of looks ## Runway looks 11 runway looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Norma Kamali look 53, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/norma-kamali/ready_to_wear/photos/0053-1df8a2da.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - TWP look 27, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/twp/ready_to_wear/photos/0027-67d139f5.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Altuzarra look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear/photos/0020-6547eea0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Fforme look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/fforme/ready_to_wear/photos/0020-00e772d0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Khaite look 35, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/khaite/ready_to_wear/photos/0035-f4943b41.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tibi look 32, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/tibi/ready_to_wear/photos/0032-45d5a486.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Monse look 21, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/monse/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-42d2319a.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Coach look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/coach/ready_to_wear/photos/0005-dd627785.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tory Burch look 9, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/tory-burch/ready_to_wear/photos/0009-1e407e3d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Alexander Wang look 27, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/alexander-wang/ready_to_wear/photos/0027-04a17ee7.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Totême look 10, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/toteme/ready_to_wear/photos/0010-b7dad643.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **Is leather a trend for spring 2026?** T-Fashion measured leather among the 18 fabrics at the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows. Its share of looks, its change against SS25, its rank and the designers who showed it are in T-Fashion. **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 womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS25. ## Related trends - [Twill](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/twill): 25.3% of looks - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/satin): 22.2% of looks - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/velvet) - [Muslin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/muslin): 10.5% of looks - [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/fine-gauge) - [Chiffon](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/chiffon) - [Poplin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/poplin) - [Metallic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/metallic) 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).