# Midi Skirts Trend, Fall 2026 Runways Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/midi-skirts Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Midi skirts appeared in 6.3% of looks at the FW26 womenswear shows, up from 4.9% in FW25. 268 designers showed the trend across 848 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 6.3% - Share in FW25: 4.9% - Change: +1.4 pts (rising) - Looks: 848 - Designers: 268 - Rank: #9 of 82 key items by share of looks ## In the press Midi skirts came up in 23 articles from WWD, Vogue, Marie Claire UK and 10 more. In the data it was in 6.3% of looks, up from 4.9% in FW25. - WWD, 2026-02-23: [Roksanda Fall 2026: Color Forms](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/roksanda/review/). Three-quarter length skirts are meant to layer under the new jackets. - Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Emilia Wickstead Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/emilia-wickstead). Emilia Wickstead used many small pleats to expand a silvery skirt falling below the knee. - Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Edeline Lee Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/edeline-lee). A sun-pleated midi skirt returns as a familiar piece in the lineup. - WWD, 2026-02-12: [Carolina Herrera Fall 2026 Ready to Wear: Couture Codes in Modernity](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/carolina-herrera/review/). WWD describes Carolina Herrera pencil skirts ending shortly below the knee. - Marie Claire UK, 2026-09-11: [The 10 Autumn/Winter Fashion Trends Worth Your Attention, According to a Fashion Director](https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2026-fashion-trends). Chanel updated a pleated midi skirt by placing the waistline lower on the body. - i-D, 2026-02-09: [All the Happenings at Copenhagen Fashion Week](https://i-d.co/article/copenhagen-fashion-week-fall-2026/). Bonnetje paired a waistband-derived bralette with a skirt of mid-length featuring a large round opening. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-10: [Chanel Fall 2026: Matthieu Blazy Sets the Foundation](https://usa.10magazine.com/chanel-fall-2026-review/). Chanel offered skirts reaching the knees or calves alongside lowered waistlines. - ELLE, 2026-03-09: [Matthieu Blazy Gets Low at Chanel](https://www.elle.com/runway/a70593196/chanel-fall-2026-review/). Chanel styled long sweater vests with sporty pleated skirts in both short and midi lengths. - 10 Magazine, 2026-03-07: [Lanvin: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/lanvin-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Lanvin revisited robe de style proportions through full tea-length skirts. - Coveteur, 2026-03-03: [Find Jonathan Anderson In The Garden](https://coveteur.com/dior-fall-winter-2026-review). Dior built layered skirts at midi length alongside shorter and full-length versions. - Who What Wear UK, 2026-08-30: [17 Autumn/Winter 2026 Trends That Will Define Style This Season](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/trends/autumn-winter-2026-trends). Chanel paired loose tweed jackets with skirts that reached the knees in its reinterpretation of 1920s dressing. - Hashtag Legend, 2026-03-04: [Milan Fashion Week 2026: the key trends and styles](https://hashtaglegend.com/post/milan-fashion-week-2026-the-key-trends-and-styles). Hashtag Legend highlights Prada's mid-length skirts decorated with blooms. - Style Arcade, 2026-03-04: [Top Trends from Milan Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026](https://www.stylearcade.com/blog/top-trends-milan-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026). Style Arcade highlights Marni's knee-length skirt as a wearable expression of its distinct design identity. - Gulf News (The Kurator), 2026-03-03: [The Kurator's Milan Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 round-up](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/the-kurators-milan-fashion-week-autumnwinter-2026-round-up-1.500461911). The Kurator lists fitted midi skirts among Gucci's body-conscious shapes. - Daily Front Row, 2026-02-17: [UPDATED: 19 Breakout Trends From the Fall 2026 NYFW Shows](https://fashionweekdaily.com/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2026-trends/). Below-the-knee leather or suede pencil skirts with a blousy sweater appeared at Tory Burch, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Tanya Taylor. - Fashionotography, 2026-03-03: [Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2026: Madonna, Sicily and the power of not changing](https://fashionotography.com/dolce-gabbana-fall-2026-power-of-not-changing/). Mid-calf skirts with softened hems appear in the lineup. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-21: [The Khaite Fall 2026 collection explores authenticity through Orson Welles](https://fashionotography.com/khaite-fall-2026-explores-authenticity/). Fashionotography highlights fluid midi skirts as a recurring Khaite silhouette. - Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Khaite Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/khaite). The flowing midi skirt shown here has been a signature silhouette of the season. - Vogue, 2026-02-11: [Proenza Schouler Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/proenza-schouler). Two polished skirt suits with mid-calf skirts came after the opening dress. - Vogue, 2026-01-28: [Baum und Pferdgarten Copenhagen Fall 2026 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-fall-2026/baum-und-pferdgarten). A midi skirt matched a brown leather jacket in one of the looks bridging masculine and feminine styling. - Vogue, 2026-01-28: [By Malene Birger Copenhagen Fall 2026 Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/copenhagen-fall-2026/by-malene-birger). Knitted skirts reached well beyond the knee, part of a polished wardrobe inspired by Milanese style. - Vogue, 2026-01-25: [Jacquemus Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/jacquemus). A midi-length suit had a skirt shaped at the hips and ending in a pleated flare. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-15: [Michelle Rhee sharpens the edge at 3.1 Phillip Lim for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/michelle-rhee-3-1-phillip-lim-fall-2026/). A black denim pleated skirt at midi length, studded at the waist, was a standout. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Central Saint Martins M.a.: 15 - akris: 13 - Mm6 Maison Margiela: 13 - 265 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/midi-skirts) - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/midi-skirts): 6.1% of looks ## By fashion week - Paris: 6.3% of looks (351 looks) - Milan: 6.4% of looks (151 looks) - New York: 6.3% of looks (207 looks) - London: 6.4% of looks (105 looks) ## Worn with - Floral (pattern): 8% of the trend's looks - Abstract (pattern): 6% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 45% of the trend's looks - Chocolate (color): 14% of the trend's looks - Twill (fabric): 31% of the trend's looks - Draped (fabric): 17% of the trend's looks - Smart (attribute): 46% of the trend's looks - High-Rise (attribute): 40% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 848 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Mm6 Maison Margiela look 51, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/mm6-maison-margiela/ready_to_wear/photos/0051-aa682bd8.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Brunello Cucinelli look 29, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/brunello-cucinelli/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0029-bfa5e0c9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Freya Dalsjø look 4, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/copenhagen/freya-dalsj/ready_to_wear/photos/0004-abcc3cca.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Courrèges look 3, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/courreges/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0003-a476a55e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Auralee look 19, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/auralee/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0019-7f508583.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Jil Sander look 17, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/jil-sander/ready_to_wear/photos/0017-67df7d36.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ermanno Scervino look 19, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/ermanno-scervino/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0019-cb71f50e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Barbara Bui look 19, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/barbara-bui/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0019-e2050ecd.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Edeline Lee look 10, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/edeline-lee/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0010-c6040d92.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Elisabetta Franchi look 2, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/elisabetta-franchi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-bd622af5.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Loulou De Saison look 23, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/loulou-de-saison/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0023-1775c4bd.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was midi skirts at the FW26 womenswear shows?** Midi skirts appeared in 848 looks from 268 designers. That is 6.3% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the FW26 womenswear shows. **Is midi skirts a trend for fall 2026?** Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 6.3%, up from 4.9% in FW25. **Which designers showed the most midi skirts for FW26?** Central Saint Martins M.a. (15 looks), akris (13 looks) and Mm6 Maison Margiela (13 looks). **Which fashion week showed the most midi skirts?** Milan, where 6.4% of looks carried it (151 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) - [Cuffed Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/cuffed-pants) - [Belted Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/belted-skirts): 1.3% of looks - [High-Rise Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/high-rise-pants): 7.3% 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) 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).