# Velvet Trend, Spring 2026 Runways

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

Velvet is one of the 27 fabrics T-Fashion measured at the 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

Velvet came up in 17 articles from Vogue, WWD, Who What Wear and 10 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion.

- Vogue, 2025-10-05: [Valentino Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/valentino). Velvet and suede joined the fabric mix, alongside the lighter chiffon pieces.
- 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). Velvet curlicues decorated the midriff of the botanical satin ball gown.
- WWD, 2025-09-21: [Richard Quinn Spring 2026: ‘The Grandeur of Occasion Dressing’](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2026/london/richard-quinn/review/). Naomi Campbell wore a plush velvet column to open the show.
- 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). Valentino mixed velvet with lace and draped silk in its retrospective collection.
- 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). Valentino used velvet for gathered skirts alongside its embellished evening looks.
- Grazia, 2025-09-08: [Here Are All The Highlights From London Fashion Week S/S ’26](https://graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/news/london-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026-highlights/). Roksanda showed a chocolate bonded velvet dress; Chopova Lowena made bustled velvet gowns.
- Numéro, 2025-10-07: [Alessandro Michele offers a luminous, poetic interlude at Valentino](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/alessandro-michele-offers-a-luminous-poetic-interlude-at-valentino/). Velvet ensembles alternated with long chiffon dresses.
- 10 Magazine, 2025-09-21: [Roksanda: Ready-To-Wear SS26](https://10magazine.com/roksanda-ready-to-wear-ss26/). Bonded velvet, cut by laser, formed many of the curved cut-outs on gowns.
- Country & Town House, 2025-09-23: [All The Highlights From London Fashion Week SS26](https://www.countryandtownhouse.com/style/fashion/london-fashion-week-ss26-highlights/). Richard Quinn balanced lace overlays with velvet trim, alongside tulle ballgowns.
- TheIndustry.fashion, 2025-09-21: [LFW SS26 Highlights: Harri, Lueder, Roksanda, Johanna Parv and more...](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-ss26-highlights-harri-lueder-roksanda-johanna-parv-and-more/). Richard Quinn dressed Naomi Campbell in a black velvet gown with a white collar, and showed velvet cocktail dresses.
- Cent Magazine, 2025-09-18: [London Fashion Week Spring Summer 2026, New Trends For You](https://centmagazine.co.uk/london-fashion-week-spring-summer-2026-new-trends-for-you/). Roksanda combined velvet with raffia blends and sculptural techniques.
- 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). Luar used velvet alongside leather in its carnival-inspired collection.
- Because Magazine: [Top Highlights from London Fashion Week SS26: Best Shows & Standout Designs – Part 1](https://becauselondon.com/articles/fashion/2025-summer/lfw-ss26-highlights-part-1/). Roksanda used laser-cut velvet in sculptural designs.
- The Impression, 2025-10-04: [Celine Spring 2026 Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/celine-spring-2026-fashion-show-review-2/). Celine layered very short embroidered velvet boleros over button-down shirts.
- The Impression, 2025-09-18: [Chopova Lowena Spring 2026 Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/chopova-lowena-spring-2026-fashion-show-review/). Goth chainmail and velvet pannier dresses were singled out as the strongest part.
- Vogue, 2025-09-20: [Richard Quinn Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/richard-quinn). The opening look by Naomi Campbell paired black velvet with a large bow.
- Vogue, 2025-09-19: [Mark Fast Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2026-ready-to-wear/mark-fast). Mark Fast added velour separates to the knitted collection.

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

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/velvet)
- [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/velvet)

## Runway looks

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

- Vogue World look 107, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/vogue-world/ready_to_wear/photos/0107-6ec7b0c7.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Marie Adam-Leenaerdt look 3, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/marie-adam-leenaerdt/ready_to_wear/photos/0003-02529c61.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Richard Quinn look 2, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/london/richard-quinn/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-ac3ad70d.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Valentino look 18, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/valentino/ready_to_wear/photos/0018-efed6a52.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Vetements look 53, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/vetements/ready_to_wear/photos/0053-02f7bb40.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Roksanda look 31, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/london/roksanda/ready_to_wear/photos/0031-5c4f5617.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Phan Đăng Hoàng look 6, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/phan-dang-hoang/ready_to_wear/photos/0006-68349f35.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Giorgio Armani look 101, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/milan/giorgio-armani/ready_to_wear/photos/0101-eac31102.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Grace Ling look 13, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/grace-ling/ready_to_wear/photos/0013-fc9b215e.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- LUAR look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/new-york/luar/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-b09616c6.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Lanvin look 5, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2026/paris/lanvin/ready_to_wear/photos/0005-9cd2cb53.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

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

T-Fashion measured velvet among the 27 fabrics at the 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/satin): 19.0% of looks
- [Muslin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/muslin): 9.8% of looks
- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/leather): 7.0% of looks
- [Lace](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/lace)
- [Chiffon](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/chiffon)
- [Brocade](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/brocade)
- [Sheer](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/sheer)
- [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/fine-gauge)

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).