Above the knee shorts appeared in 11.0% of looks at the SS26 menswear shows, down from 14.0% in SS25. 80 designers showed the trend across 231 looks.
- Share of looks
- 11.0%
- Change vs SS25
- −3.0 pts
- 14.0% → 11.0%
- Looks
- 231
- of 2,100
- Designers
- 80
- of 141
Number 7 of 53key items by share of looks. Also measured in Paris, Milan (9.5%), London (16.1%), New York. Other seasons: SS27.
Updated October 2, 2026
Looks
11 of 231 looks, across designers.
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5000, look 2 -
Simone Rocha, look 49 -
Global Fashion Collective, look 25 -
Alessandro Enriquez, look 28 -
Kent & Curwen, look 21 -
Thom Browne, look 33 -
Ujoh, look 8 -
Toga, look 2
+220 looks
This page shows a sample. Every look is in T-Fashion, filterable by designer, city and color.
In the press
Above the knee shorts came up in 19 articles from Vogue, WWD, British GQ and 13 more. In the data it was in 11.0% of looks, down from 14.0% in SS25.
Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.
Vogue · Oct 14, 2025 · Show review
Simone Rocha Spring 2026 Menswear CollectionSimone Rocha reworked school PE shorts alongside deconstructed tailoring.
WWD · Sep 25, 2025 · Show review
Onitsuka Tiger Spring 2026: Jacket RequiredBoxy jogging shorts and vintage running shorts are among the athletic touches.
WWD · Jun 23, 2025 · Show review
Giorgio Armani Men’s Spring 2026: Smooth OperatorGiorgio Armani used Bermuda shorts in coordinated outfits for men and women.
British GQ · Apr 4, 2026 · Trend report
The big GQ guide to spring/summer 2026 menswear trendsSaint Laurent and Louis Vuitton cut tailored shorts around the middle of the thigh.
Wallpaper* · Sep 20, 2025 · Season review
The standout shows of London Fashion Week S/S 2026Oscar Ouyang translated his knitwear into short shorts with a honeycomb weave.
FashionNetwork · Jul 3, 2025 · Trend report
10 top menswear trends for Spring/Summer 2026Shorts keep shrinking, with some styles as short as skin-tight vintage swimsuits.
Designers
Looks with above the knee shorts, by designer.
- 1 Todd Snyder 8
- 2 House Of Aama 8
- 3 mithridate 8
77 more designers
Each with their looks, in T-Fashion. This preview shows the top three.
Ranking
Share of looks among key items. The tick marks SS25.
- 1 Straight Hem Pants 57.7%
- 2 Tailored Pants 38.2%
- 3 Wide Leg Pants 33.4%
- 7 Above The Knee Shorts 11.0%
Worn with
Share of the 231 looks with above the knee shorts that also had each detail.
Everything worn with above the knee shorts
This preview shows the top two per group. T-Fashion has every color, garment, detail, fabric and pattern.
By fashion week
Share of each city's looks.
- 1 London 16.1%76 looks
- 2 New York 11.3%43 looks
- 3 Milan 9.5%46 looks
- 4 Paris 8.6%66 looks
Above The Knee Shorts in full
| On this page | In T-Fashion |
|---|---|
| 11 looks | All 231 looks, filterable by designer, city and color |
| Top 3 designers | All 80 designers, each with their looks |
| Top pairings | Every pairing by color, garment, detail, fabric and pattern |
| Snapshot as of the last update | Updated as each show is analyzed |
| – | Moodboards, concepts and tech packs from the same looks |
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Questions
- How popular was above the knee shorts at the SS26 menswear shows?
- Above the knee shorts appeared in 231 looks from 80 designers. That is 11.0% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the SS26 menswear shows.
- Is above the knee shorts a trend for spring 2026?
- Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 11.0%, down from 14.0% in SS25.
- Which designers showed the most above the knee shorts for SS26?
- Todd Snyder (8 looks), House Of Aama (8 looks) and mithridate (8 looks).
- Which fashion week showed the most above the knee shorts?
- London, where 16.1% of looks carried it (76 looks).
- 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 key item divided by all menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS25.