# Smoke Color Trend, Spring 2026 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/smoke Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Smoke appeared in 12.6% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows, up from 10.4% in SS25. 53 designers showed it across 260 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 12.6% - Share in SS25: 10.4% - Change: +2.2 pts (rising) - Looks: 260 - Designers: 53 - Rank: #3 of 30 key colors by share of looks - Closest Pantone: 12-4806 TCX (#CCDAD7) ## In the press Smoke came up in 14 articles from Vogue, WWD, CNN and 9 more. In the data it was in 12.6% of looks, up from 10.4% in SS25. - 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). Alexander Wang worked mainly in gray, black and white. - 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 included gray terry trousers in a largely monochrome collection. - 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/). Calvin Klein used gray leather for a trench coat. - 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). Coach used gray for plaid blazers alongside tan and white. - Marie Claire, 2025-09-16: [7 Color Combinations From Tibi's Spring 2026 Show I'm Already Testing This Fall](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/fall-fashion/tibi-spring-2026-collection-color-combinations-for-fall/). Tibi combined pale gray tailoring with medium-wash denim. - 10 Magazine, 2025-09-16: [Diotima Spring 2026: Rachel Scott Makes Her Runway Debut](https://usa.10magazine.com/diotima-spring-2026-review/). Diotima contrasted strong carnival colors with gray. - 10 Magazine, 2025-09-15: [Eckhaus Latta Spring 2026 Review: Sensual Clothes That Thrill](https://usa.10magazine.com/eckhaus-latta-spring-2026/). Eckhaus Latta layered gray T-shirts and vests. - 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). Michael Kors made leather earrings in gray as well as brown and black. - 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). Tory Burch combined a gray knitted top with yellow gabardine. - 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). Norma Kamali used gray as a principal neutral color. - 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 used soft gray cotton sweats for everyday outfits. - CR Fashion Book, 2025-09-19: [CR Reviews: LaPointe Spring/Summer 2026](https://crfashionbook.com/lapointe-spring-summer-2026/). LaPointe opened with gray gowns decorated with feathers and hand-applied beads. - 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 focused on gray and silver with pink accents. - 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/). Alexander Wang kept gray in a palette otherwise centered on black and white. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Norma Kamali: 33 - altuzarra: 12 - vettese: 11 - 50 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/smoke): 1.7% of looks ## Worn with - Dress (apparel): 35% of the trend's looks - Pants (apparel): 20% of the trend's looks - Floral (pattern): 13% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 7% of the trend's looks - Twill (fabric): 15% of the trend's looks - Satin (fabric): 13% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 260 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Marina Moscone look 1, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/marina-moscone/ready_to_wear/photos/0001-da886e9d.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 - LaPointe look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/lapointe/ready_to_wear/photos/0003-21838f1e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Norma Kamali look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/norma-kamali/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-d8997990.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Prabal Gurung look 34, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/prabal-gurung/ready_to_wear/photos/0034-872062e9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Adeam look 24, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/adeam/ready_to_wear/photos/0024-05ec046f.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Grace Ling look 7, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/grace-ling/ready_to_wear/photos/0007-f637a507.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - 5000 look 23, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/5000/ready_to_wear/photos/0023-773f17c5.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Maria McManus look 19, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/maria-mcmanus/ready_to_wear/photos/0019-d8f54873.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 - Altuzarra look 34, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear/photos/0034-4532b587.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was smoke at the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows?** Smoke appeared in 260 looks from 53 designers. That is 12.6% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS26 womenswear shows. **Is smoke a trend for spring 2026?** Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 12.6%, up from 10.4% in SS25. **Which designers showed the most smoke for SS26?** Norma Kamali (33 looks), altuzarra (12 looks) and vettese (11 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 color divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS25. ## Related trends - [Charcoal](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/charcoal): 7.0% of looks - [Steel](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/steel): 7.7% of looks - [Sand](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/sand): 9.0% of looks - [Ecru](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/ecru) - [Rust](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/rust) - [Chocolate](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/chocolate): 11.4% of looks - [Mustard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/mustard) - [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).