# High-Rise Pants Trend, Fall 2026 Runways

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/high-rise-pants
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

High-rise pants appeared in 7.3% of looks at the FW26 womenswear shows, up from 6.1% in FW25. 304 designers showed the trend across 973 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 7.3%
- Share in FW25: 6.1%
- Change: +1.2 pts (rising)
- Looks: 973
- Designers: 304
- Rank: #6 of 82 key items by share of looks

## In the press

High-rise pants came up in 2 articles from 10 Magazine and TheIndustry.fashion. In the data it was in 7.3% of looks, up from 6.1% in FW25.

- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-22: [Johanna Parv: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/johanna-parv-ready-to-wear-aw26/). The Velocity blazer was styled with contoured high-waisted trousers.
- TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-22: [LFW AW26: Highlights from Pauline Dujancourt, Mithridate, Natasha Zinko and more...](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-highlights-from-pauline-dujancourt-mithridate-natasha-zinko-and-more/). Edeline Lee paired high-waisted trousers with tailored blazers.

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

## Top designers by look count

- Giorgio Armani: 22
- Brunello Cucinelli: 18
- Ralph Lauren: 13
- 301 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/high-rise-pants)

## By fashion week

- Paris: 7.0% of looks (395 looks)
- Milan: 7.8% of looks (185 looks)
- New York: 8.5% of looks (280 looks)
- London: 5.7% of looks (94 looks)

## Worn with

- Striped (pattern): 5% of the trend's looks
- Floral (pattern): 2% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 49% of the trend's looks
- Chocolate (color): 16% of the trend's looks
- Twill (fabric): 57% of the trend's looks
- Satin (fabric): 10% of the trend's looks
- Straight Hem (attribute): 88% of the trend's looks
- Wide Leg (attribute): 61% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 973 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- A.w.a.k.e. Mode look 6, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/a-w-a-k-e-mode/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-c09210ca.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Marina Moscone look 15, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/marina-moscone/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0015-ddbf535f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Sandro look 14, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/sandro/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-16f5f7b1.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Jil Sander look 15, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/jil-sander/ready_to_wear/photos/0015-ee091e9f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Brunello Cucinelli look 14, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/brunello-cucinelli/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-bf295846.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Viktor & Rolf look 6, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/viktor-rolf/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-cfdc779f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Francesco Murano look 7, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/francesco-murano/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0007-9e63b590.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Mugler look 21, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/mugler/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0021-2c456a4b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Adam Lippes look 38, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/adam-lippes/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0038-82528607.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Bevza look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/bevza/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0017-171f183a.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Gauchere look 21, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/gauchere/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0021-7422a64c.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was high-rise pants at the FW26 womenswear shows?**

High-rise pants appeared in 973 looks from 304 designers. That is 7.3% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 womenswear shows.

**Is high-rise pants a trend for fall 2026?**

Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 7.3%, up from 6.1% in FW25.

**Which designers showed the most high-rise pants for FW26?**

Giorgio Armani (22 looks), Brunello Cucinelli (18 looks) and Ralph Lauren (13 looks).

**Which fashion week showed the most high-rise pants?**

New York, where 8.5% of looks carried it (280 looks).

**How does T-Fashion measure this?**

T-Fashion tags every look of every Fall/Winter 2026 show. The share of looks is the number of looks with the key item divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25.

## Related trends

- [Tailored Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/tailored-pants): 22.3% of looks
- [Double Pleated Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/double-pleated-pants)
- [Midi Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/midi-skirts): 6.3% of looks
- [Cuffed Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/cuffed-pants)
- [Belted Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/belted-skirts): 1.3% of looks
- [Belted Jacket](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/belted-jacket): 0.5% of looks
- [Scalloped Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/scalloped-skirts)
- [Mermaid Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/mermaid-dress)

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