# Sheer Trend, Spring 2026 · New York Fashion Week

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/sheer
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

Sheer 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.

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## In the press

Sheer came up in 38 articles from WWD, Vogue, The Zoe Report and 19 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion.

- WWD, 2025-09-16: [Tory Burch Spring 2026: Bringing the Fun to Sportswear](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/tory-burch/review/). The chiffon and lace nightie-style dresses were sheer.
- 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/). Playful sheer dresses were printed with balloons, stars or hearts.
- 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). Ulla Johnson emphasized exceptionally light, translucent fabrics alongside feather details.
- Vogue, 2025-09-14: [Jason Wu Collection Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/jason-wu). Patched fabric strips were shown beneath transparent fabric, or laid on top of it.
- The Zoe Report, 2025-09-17: [New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2026 Trends Are Fresh & Fun](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026-trend-roundup). Sheer fabric is noted across almost every collection this season.
- 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). Eckhaus Latta balanced utilitarian denim sets and belt bags with ultra-sheer knits and mesh.
- 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). Sheer gowns floated at Altuzarra, feathery sheer textures appeared at Prabal Gurung, and Bach Mai showed sheer crinoline underskirts.
- 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). Coach's sheer tulle dresses carried balloon, cloud and star decorations.
- Wonderland, 2025-09-29: [Tanner Fletcher Make The Runway Their Home](https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2025/09/29/tanner-fletcher/). Tanner Fletcher inserted lace into a robe-like dress, revealing the pink slip underneath.
- Who What Wear, 2025-09-17: [At Tory Burch, Dressing Like a Cool Uptown Girl Is What's in the Cards for Spring 2026](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/tory-burch-new-york-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026). The finale offered gauzy midi looks in pastels and black, some with sheer details and embroidery.
- Coveteur, 2025-09-17: [Kim Shui Spring/Summer 2026 Peels Back The Layers](https://coveteur.com/kim-shui-spring-summer-2026). Sheer panel skirts were worn over opaque trousers, adding a layered, reveal-and-conceal effect.
- 10 Magazine, 2025-09-16: [Coach Spring 2026: Stuart Vevers Looked to Youthful Flourishes](https://usa.10magazine.com/coach-spring-2026-review/). Coach covered finale dresses with embroidered tulle.
- W Magazine, 2025-09-16: [Tory Burch’s Spring 2026 Collection Balanced “Precision and Imperfection”](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/tory-burch-spring-2026-new-york-fashion-week-runway-photos). Hand embroidery decorated sheer silks and sweaters, inspired by 19th-century needlework samplers.
- 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). Khaite used transparent tan fabric to build volume around a dress neckline.
- Hypebae, 2025-09-15: [Kim Shui Presents SS26 at NYFW](https://hypebae.com/2025/9/kim-shui-new-york-fashion-week-ss26-runway). Sheer slips were combined with draped silks and structured cottons.
- 10 Magazine, 2025-09-15: [Eckhaus Latta Spring 2026 Review: Sensual Clothes That Thrill](https://usa.10magazine.com/eckhaus-latta-spring-2026/). Eckhaus Latta included mesh tops among its sensual everyday pieces.
- FashionUnited, 2025-09-24: [NYFW SS26 color trends: From brights to pastels and burgundy](https://fashionunited.com/news/fashion/nyfw-ss26-color-trends-from-brights-to-pastels-and-burgundy/2025092468375). Kate Barton showed a translucent technical jacket in pale blue.
- 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). Tory Burch offered sheer polka dots and florals; L'enchanteur used sheer flowered fabric and Altuzarra sheer mesh flats.
- 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). Tory Burch developed transparent chiffon slips, while Khaite showed sheer blouses.
- 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/). Vettese covered an unraveling gown with transparent drapes, while Diotima used crystal-covered mesh.
- The Harvard Crimson, 2025-09-23: [Norma Kamali NYFW Spring/Summer 2026 Collection Review: A Homage to Her Classics](https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2025/9/23/norma-kamali-nyfw-26/). Norma Kamali incorporated embroidered mesh into her more formal collection.
- CR Fashion Book, 2025-09-19: [CR Reviews: LaPointe Spring/Summer 2026](https://crfashionbook.com/lapointe-spring-summer-2026/). LaPointe opened with transparent gray gowns and continued to explore revealing fabric.
- The POST, 2025-09-16: [Jason Wu's Spring 2026 collection is inspired by art—and a bit of dog food](https://thepost.ph/lifestyle/fashion-2/jason-wus-spring-2026-collection/). Draped sheer panels and sheer gowns with delicate florals appeared among the layered pieces.
- 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). Norma Kamali included power mesh among her comfortable wardrobe pieces.
- Guild Magazine, 2025-09-14: [Alice + Olivia - NYFW Spring/Summer 2026](https://www.guildmagazine.com/fashion/alice-olivia-nyfw-spring-summer-2026/). Sheer tulle was among the airy fabrics beside sequins and brocade.
- MOD Magazine, 2025-09-13: [NYFW: Marina Moscone Presents SS26 Collection in SoHo](https://modmagazine.com/nyfw-marina-moscone-presents-ss26-collection-in-soho/). Sheer voiles and translucent layers sat over oversized paillettes, adding depth and soft color shifts.
- Guild Magazine, 2025-09-11: [Veronica Beard - NYFW Spring/Summer 2026](https://www.guildmagazine.com/fashion/veronica-beard-nyfw-spring-summer-2026/). Sheer paisley fabrics added a delicate layer to the retro-feeling wardrobe.
- WWD, 2025-09-14: [Altuzarra Spring 2026: Take a Second Look](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/altuzarra/review/). The show closed with sheer dresses inspired by hula hoops.
- Vogue, 2025-09-13: [Eckhaus Latta Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/eckhaus-latta). A sheer double-layered tank and sheer chiffon trousers appeared in the opening evening looks.
- Vogue, 2025-09-12: [Christian Siriano Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/christian-siriano). Christian Siriano styled a polka-dot minidress with transparent patterned tights.
- Vogue, 2025-09-12: [Off-White Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/off-white). Sheer button-down shirts with shoulder pads were part of the bold, color-blocked lineup.
- Vogue, 2025-09-12: [LoveShackFancy Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/loveshackfancy). A maxi dress made from a piano shawl was semi-sheer and clung to the hips.
- Vogue, 2025-09-12: [Norma Kamali Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/norma-kamali). Norma Kamali placed damask on mesh for a revealing surface effect.
- 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/). Tailored sets had jackets scooped at the bust to show sheer bonded balconette bras.
- Vogue, 2025-09-11: [Michael Kors Collection Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/michael-kors-collection). Sheer sarouel pants showed up under tailored jackets, adding airiness to the otherwise polished day looks.
- Vogue, 2025-09-11: [Collina Strada Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/collina-strada). The shadow models wore full sheer black bodysuits covering the face and hands.
- WWD, 2025-09-11: [Michael Kors Spring 2026: Laid-back Elegance](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/new-york/michael-kors/review/). Shimmering paillette dresses had sheer veiled overlays instead of body-hugging gowns.
- 10 Magazine, 2025-09-13: [Off-White Spring 2026: Ib Kamara's Pop Romance](https://usa.10magazine.com/off-white-spring-2026-review/). Slinky sheer fabrics played against more structured silhouettes.

Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/sheer): 6.3% of looks
- [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/sheer): 5.5% of looks

## Runway looks

11 runway looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- 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
- VETTESE look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/vettese/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-92ca2a76.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- TWP look 32, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/twp/ready_to_wear/photos/0032-be04d5f1.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Prabal Gurung look 13, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/prabal-gurung/ready_to_wear/photos/0013-e0fd5da5.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- SC103 look 12, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/sc103/ready_to_wear/photos/0012-fa51dd64.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Eckhaus Latta look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-98776aeb.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- AREA look 39, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/area/ready_to_wear/photos/0039-3961d399.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Diotima look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/diotima/ready_to_wear/photos/0006-f9a6cabb.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Bach Mai look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/bach-mai/ready_to_wear/photos/0005-febc47a9.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tory Burch look 38, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/tory-burch/ready_to_wear/photos/0038-c95784c6.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Altuzarra look 40, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear/photos/0040-ec593080.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**Is sheer a trend for spring 2026?**

T-Fashion measured sheer 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)
- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/leather)
- [Chiffon](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/chiffon)
- [Poplin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/poplin)

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).