# Metallic Trend, Spring 2026 · Paris Fashion Week

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/metallic
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

Metallic is one of the 24 fabrics T-Fashion measured at the Paris 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

Metallic came up in 8 articles from Vogue, Who What Wear, Wallpaper* and 2 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion.

- Vogue, 2025-10-06: [Thom Browne Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/thom-browne). Thom Browne made embellished coats appear coated in liquid metal.
- Vogue, 2025-10-04: [Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/andreas-kronthaler-for-vivienne-westwood). A blue and gold Lurex dress and a metallic floral jacket added sheen.
- Who What Wear, 2025-10-09: [I Just Got Back From Paris Fashion Week—These Are 6 Key Trends I Know Will Matter Next Season](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/paris-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026-trends). Schiaparelli, Gabriela Hearst and Mugler used gold finishes and star motifs, and Chanel added a cosmic setting.
- Wallpaper*, 2025-10-01: [The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week S/S 2026 – as they happened](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/standout-shows-paris-fashion-week-ss-26-best-of). Schiaparelli tore gold chainmail to reveal skin.
- Galerie, 2025-10-09: [12 Highlights from Paris Fashion Week](https://galeriemagazine.com/highlights-from-paris-fashion-week/). Loewe used metallic-weave trousers, and Schiaparelli used metal mesh.
- Gulf News, 2025-10-06: [SS26 trends unveiled: Paris Fashion Week round-up: Part 2](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/ss26-trends-unveiled-paris-fashion-week-round-up-part-2-1.500295918). Elie Saab used metallic embroidery, and Schiaparelli used gold hardware.
- Vogue, 2025-10-03: [Schiaparelli Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/schiaparelli). Schiaparelli translated painted tears from an archival dress into openings in metal mesh.
- Vogue, 2025-10-02: [Mugler Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/mugler). A gilded pant suit had built-in gloves, and silver stars decorated a bodysuit.

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

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/metallic): 5.3% of looks
- [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/paris/metallic)

## Runway looks

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

- Jean Paul Gaultier look 58, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/jean-paul-gaultier/ready_to_wear/photos/0058-229425a7.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Vivienne Westwood look 21, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/vivienne-westwood/ready_to_wear/photos/0021-42485498.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Thom Browne look 53, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/thom-browne/ready_to_wear/photos/0053-8480e32c.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Gabriela Hearst look 5, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/gabriela-hearst/ready_to_wear/photos/0005-24c12f33.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Valentino look 26, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/valentino/ready_to_wear/photos/0026-fc33eb99.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- LITKOVSKA look 5, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/litkovska/ready_to_wear/photos/0005-7f3250be.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Mugler look 26, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/mugler/ready_to_wear/photos/0026-f28caac5.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Aje look 38, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/aje/ready_to_wear/photos/0038-d0708694.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Mame Kurogouchi look 35, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/mame-kurogouchi/ready_to_wear/photos/0035-e265d86e.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Weinsanto look 2, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/weinsanto/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-6d019ec1.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tom Ford look 1, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/tom-ford/ready_to_wear/photos/0001-87511632.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

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

T-Fashion measured metallic among the 24 fabrics at the Paris 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

- [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/satin): 17.0% of looks
- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/leather): 8.7% of looks
- [Chiffon](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/chiffon): 6.4% of looks
- [Lace](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/lace)
- [Brocade](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/brocade)
- [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/fine-gauge)
- [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/jacquard)
- [Rib Knit](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/paris/rib-knit)

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).