# Voluminous Skirts Trend, Fall 2026 Runways

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/voluminous-skirts
Data refreshed: October 2, 2026

Voluminous skirts is one of the 82 key items T-Fashion measured at the FW26 womenswear shows. The page shows runway looks and press coverage; its share of looks, change against FW25 and the designers behind it are in T-Fashion.

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## In the press

Voluminous skirts came up in 58 articles from Vogue, WWD, Who What Wear and 21 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion.

- Vogue, 2026-03-05: [Chloé Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/chloe). Chloé built tiered mousseline skirts inspired by folk clothing.
- Vogue, 2026-03-03: [Christian Dior Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/christian-dior). Dior paired a shortened knitted jacket with a white skirt built from multiple scalloped layers.
- WWD, 2026-03-03: [Dior Fall 2026: Sun King](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/paris/christian-dior/review/). Dior reworked ceremonial dressing with bustle skirts and rounded lampshade silhouettes.
- WWD, 2026-02-26: [Prada Women’s Fall 2026: A Lesson in Layers](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/milan/prada/review/). Prada revealed a flared skirt as part of a 1950s-inspired dress during its sequence of removed layers.
- Who What Wear, 2026-03-28: [We're Fashion Editors—7 Fall Runway Collections That Live Rent-Free in Our Heads](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/editor-favorite-fall-2026-runway-collections). Dior balanced peplum jackets and cardigans with full skirts covered in ruffles.
- Marie Claire UK, 2026-03-05: [Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026: The Shows, Moments & Trends Everyone's Talking About](https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/paris-fashion-week-aw26-highlights). Marie Claire identifies layered tutu volume among the opening Dior looks.
- Wallpaper*, 2026-03-02: [The standout shows of Milan Fashion Week A/W 2026, from Prada to Bottega Veneta](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/milan-fashion-week-aw-2026-review-standout-shows). Wallpaper* describes MM6 Maison Margiela's full cotton skirts with flounced edges.
- Wonderland, 2026-02-24: [London Fashion Week AW26: New Talents and Really Good Coats](https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2026/02/24/london-fashion-week-aw26-new-talents-and-really-good-coats/). Richard Quinn used crinolines beneath floral gowns; Simone Rocha paired voluminous gowns with tailoring.
- Numéro, 2026-02-24: [Fashion Week: Takeaways from the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 shows in London](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/fashion-week-london-fall-winter-2026-2027-shows/). Steve O Smith expanded tulle dresses, while Erdem supported an ivory gown with low hoops.
- The Zoe Report, 2026-02-24: [The London Runways Just Made These Trends Official](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026-trends). Skirts with wide hips and full volume were shown by Emilia Wickstead, Roksanda, Chopova Lowena and Richard Quinn.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-03-09: [Jean Paul Gaultier: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/jean-paul-gaultier-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Jean Paul Gaultier enlarged evening skirts through panniers and swollen bustle shapes.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-03-07: [Victoria Beckham: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/victoria-beckham-ready-to-wear-fw26/). Victoria Beckham gave organza evening dresses inflated skirts and multiple light layers.
- Numéro, 2026-03-06: [Alain Paul dives into the MAD archives for his show](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/alain-paul-fall-winter-2026-2027-show-paris-archives-mad/). AlainPaul drew skirt volume from historical basket structures and projected waist forms.
- ELLE, 2026-03-03: [Jonathan Anderson Brings Back the Peplum at Dior](https://www.elle.com/runway/a70523344/dior-fall-2026-review/). Dior paired shortened Bar jackets with skirts that expanded into rounded volumes.
- The Zoe Report, 2026-03-03: [Jonathan Anderson's Vision For Dior Is In Full Bloom](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/dior-fall-winter-2026-show-review). Dior opened with full ruffled mini skirts whose layered construction extended into trains.
- Coveteur, 2026-03-03: [Austerity & Architecture At Saint Laurent](https://coveteur.com/saint-laurent-fall-winter-2026). Saint Laurent gave two closely related lace gowns projecting pannier skirts.
- Coveteur, 2026-03-03: [Find Jonathan Anderson In The Garden](https://coveteur.com/dior-fall-winter-2026-review). Dior exaggerated the hips with lace and pleated wool or silk.
- FashionNetwork, 2026-02-27: [Milan Fashion Thursday: Prada, Max Mara, Boss, Emporio, Marni, and Cavalli](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Milan-fashion-thursday-prada-max-mara-boss-emporio-marni-and-cavalli,1811162.html). FashionNetwork highlights Roberto Cavalli's ballerina-style A-line skirts.
- FashionNetwork, 2026-02-23: [LFW Sunday: Erdem, Simone Rocha, and Richard Quinn](https://uk.fashionnetwork.com/news/Lfw-sunday-erdem-simone-rocha-and-richard-quinn,1809581.html). Richard Quinn transformed lace bodices into large folds of taffeta and silk.
- Wallpaper*, 2026-02-22: [Monster ballgowns, Irish folklore and an Adidas collab: inside Simone Rocha's latest runway show](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/simone-rocha-aw-2026-lfw-review). Simone Rocha built exaggerated ballgowns with ribbon threaded through corset-like openings.
- Bonjour Paris, 2026-03-12: [Paris Fashion Week Highlights from Autumn/Winter 2026 Shows](https://bonjourparis.com/fashion/fashion-week/paris-fashion-week-highlights-from-autumn-winter-2026-shows/). Bonjour Paris highlights full, frilled Dior skirts within the whimsical collection by Jonathan Anderson.
- Style Corriere della Sera, 2026-02-28: [Marco Rambaldi e Massimo Giorgetti, reference e ispirazione](https://style.corriere.it/moda/sfilate/ispirazioni-collezioni-fw-26-marco-rambaldi-msgm/). MSGM showed expansive skirts with oversized floral prints.
- Numéro Netherlands, 2026-02-26: [MILAN FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2026: DAY 2](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-fallwinter-2026-day-2). N21 showed balloon-shaped skirts; MM6 Maison Margiela tucked a tracksuit top into a full skirt.
- Gulf News (The Kurator), 2026-02-25: [The Kurator's London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2026 roundup](https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/style/the-kurators-london-fashion-week-autumnwinter-2026-roundup-1.500455201). Simone Rocha paired crinoline shapes with sporty tops.
- Whitewall, 2026-02-25: [The Collections that Defined London Fashion Week: Rebellion and Identity Revisited](https://whitewall.art/fashion/autumn-winter-2026-london-embraces-identity-and-rebellion/). Emilia Wickstead expanded skirt shapes, while Simone Rocha enlarged rosette eveningwear.
- Style Arcade, 2026-02-25: [Top Trends from London Fashion Week Fall Winter 2026](https://www.stylearcade.com/blog/top-trends-from-london-fashion-week-fall-winter-2026). Erdem showed crinoline-inspired shapes and Simone Rocha tulip-shaped laced gowns; Toga and Edeline Lee tried layered, boned versions.
- Marie Claire Australia, 2026-02-24: [All The Must-See AW26 Shows From London Fashion Week](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/fashion/runway/london-fashion-week-autumn-winter-2026/). Richard Quinn showed large taffeta skirts with sculpted corsetry in dramatic eveningwear.
- Daily Front Row, 2026-03-05: [Pieter Mulier Shows His Final Collection for Alaïa](https://fashionweekdaily.com/pieter-mulier-alaia-fall-2026/). Alaïa included full skirts with abundant ruffling.
- JT Dapper, 2026-03-03: [Ermanno Scervino Fall/Winter 2026 at Milan Fashion Week](https://jtdapperfashionweek.com/2026/03/03/ermanno-scervino-fall-winter-2026-at-milan-fashion-week/). Ermanno Scervino used numerous supporting ribs to create unexpectedly expansive skirts.
- Resident, 2026-02-27: [Luisa Beccaria FW 2026 Celebrations Collection Brings Romantic Precision to Milan Fashion Week](https://resident.com/fashion-and-style/2026/02/27/luisa-beccaria-fw-2026-celebrations-collection-brings-romantic-precision-to-milan-fashion-week). Luisa Beccaria softened traditional tartan through full skirts.
- TheIndustry.fashion, 2026-02-23: [LFW AW26: Richard Quinn embraces the hourglass silhouette in glamour-filled show](https://www.theindustry.fashion/lfw-aw26-richard-quinn-embraces-the-hourglass-silhouette-in-glamour-filled-show/). Richard Quinn expanded fitted gowns into layered tulle fishtails and large overskirts.
- Fashionotography, 2026-02-17: [Altuzarra makes the coat the star of Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/altuzarra-makes-coat-the-star-of-fall-2026/). Fashionotography describes Altuzarra skirts with moving tiers and undulating hems.
- Vogue, 2026-02-28: [Ermanno Scervino Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/ermanno-scervino). Full, sweeping skirts contrast with nipped-in waists to reshape the silhouette.
- Vogue, 2026-02-27: [Loro Piana Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/loro-piana). Loro Piana gave a belted paisley jacquard dress a full skirt in its romantic travel-inspired presentation.
- Vogue, 2026-02-23: [Alessandra Rich Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/alessandra-rich). Alessandra Rich gave taffeta dresses more fullness than in previous collections.
- WWD, 2026-02-23: [Roksanda Fall 2026: Color Forms](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/london/roksanda/review/). A structured black sleeveless dress has a wide skirt in an eighteenth-century style.
- Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Erdem Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/erdem). Erdem used hoops to lift the skirt of a cream lace gown.
- Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Simone Rocha Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/simone-rocha). Simone Rocha included a crinoline gown fastened with hooks and ribbon.
- Vogue, 2026-02-22: [Richard Quinn Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/richard-quinn). Crinolined skirts give the gowns their full shape.
- 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). A silvery cloque evening dress gets its great skirt volume from dozens of small pleats.
- 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). Edeline Lee used gold sequins on a full A-line ball gown.
- Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Chopova Lowena Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/chopova-lowena). A standout dress ends in a big puff skirt of layered fabric with pale blue tulle on top.
- Vogue, 2026-02-21: [Huishan Zhang Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/huishan-zhang). Huishan Zhang included full skirts alongside fitted versions.
- Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Natasha Zinko Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/natasha-zinko). Natasha Zinko expanded a checked shirt into a tutu-like dress using crinoline.
- Vogue, 2026-02-20: [Roksanda Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/roksanda). The finale pairs a fitted blue taffeta bodice with about seventeen meters of ruffled taffeta panels that swing out from the waist.
- Vogue, 2026-02-19: [Harris Reed Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/harris-reed). A huge fuchsia bow skirt, worn by Lindsey Wixson, starts the show.
- WWD, 2026-02-16: [Khaite Fall 2026: New Heights](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/khaite/review/). WWD highlights a Khaite velvet gown with a large bustled skirt.
- Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Khaite Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/khaite). Vogue describes Khaite using Milton Avery paintings on both narrow and full skirts.
- Vogue, 2026-02-14: [Altuzarra Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). Grand tiered ball skirts with undulating hems were worn with the cocoon peacoats.
- Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Tanner Fletcher Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/tanner-fletcher). Vogue highlights a Tanner Fletcher gown with a full silk organza skirt.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-03-04: [Dior Fall 2026: Jonathan Anderson's Garden of Delights](https://usa.10magazine.com/dior-fall-2026-review/). Dior opened with frilled skirts and revisited Junon through delicate petal shapes.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-03-04: [Matières Fécales: Ready-To-Wear FW26](https://usa.10magazine.com/matieres-fecales-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Matières Fécales enlarged skirts through layered construction, crinolines, built-in hips, and corsetry.
- Numéro, 2026-03-03: [Blumarine stages a masked ball for its Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show](https://numero.com/en/fashion/fashion-week-en/blumarine-venice-masked-ball-fall-winter-2026-2027-show-milan/). Blumarine emphasized exaggerated skirt volume within its masked-ball-inspired wardrobe.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-24: [Roksanda: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/roksanda-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Cobalt blue dresses with big ruffled skirts were among the standout pieces.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-22: [Chopova Lowena: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/chopova-lowena-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Chopova Lowena used pannier shapes for corseted gowns embellished with beads and bows.
- FashionNetwork, 2026-02-22: [LFW Saturday: Labrum, Toga, and Julien Macdonald](https://ww.fashionnetwork.com/news/Lfw-saturday-labrum-toga-and-julien-macdonald,1809521.html). Toga used decorative brooches as fastenings on modern crinoline shapes.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-20: [Tolu Coker: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/tolu-coker-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Tolu Coker softened tailoring with pleats and flounced skirts.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-02-20: [Harris Reed: Ready-To-Wear AW26](https://10magazine.com/harris-reed-ready-to-wear-aw26/). Harris Reed reworked exaggerated gown shapes and closed with mermaid-shaped bridal satin.

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

## Other seasons

- [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/voluminous-skirts)
- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/voluminous-skirts)

## Runway looks

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

- Matières Fécales look 8, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/matieres-fecales/ready_to_wear/photos/0008-ac071207.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Mossi look 25, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/mossi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0025-7581b52c.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Jil Sander look 55, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/jil-sander/ready_to_wear/photos/0055-c3a4e1e6.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Elisabetta Franchi look 51, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/milan/elisabetta-franchi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0051-483b9e79.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Chloé look 20, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/chloe/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0020-bb173eaf.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Khaite look 16, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/khaite/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0016-ac7cb414.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Natasha Zinko look 24, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/london/natasha-zinko/ready_to_wear/photos/0024-a02a9de5.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Christian Dior look 35, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/christian-dior/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0035-1bde5309.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Caroline Hu look 13, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/caroline-hu/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0013-1dacc908.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Bibhu Mohapatra look 33, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/bibhu-mohapatra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0033-b713a9b8.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Institut Français De La Mode look 11, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/paris/institut-francais-de-la-mode/ready_to_wear/photos/0011-5e539670.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**Is voluminous skirts a trend for fall 2026?**

T-Fashion measured voluminous skirts among the 82 key items at the FW26 womenswear shows. Its share of looks, its change against FW25, 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 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
- [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)

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