# 20s Retro Trend, Spring 2027 Runways

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/20s-retro
Data refreshed: October 3, 2026

20s Retro is one of the 54 themes T-Fashion measured at the SS27 womenswear shows. The page shows runway looks and press coverage; its share of looks, change against SS26 and the designers behind it are in T-Fashion.

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## In the press

20s Retro came up in 21 articles from WWD, The Business of Fashion, Vogue and 8 more. How its share of looks moved is in T-Fashion.

- WWD, 2026-09-22: [Erdem, Simone Rocha, Steve O Smith Wow Buyers at Spring 2027 London Fashion Week](https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-features/erdem-simone-rocha-steve-o-smith-buyers-spring-2027-london-1239251521/). Erdem built the show around Barbette, a Texas-born trapeze star of the 1920s who crossed between male and female identities.
- The Business of Fashion, 2026-09-16: [In New York, Sad Clowns, Bright Colours, Furry Dresses and More](https://www.businessoffashion.com/reviews/fashion-week/calvin-klein-coach-thom-browne-new-york-review-spring-summer-2027/). A sheer black flapper dress with red sequins stood out at Proenza Schouler.
- WWD, 2026-09-14: [Quick Takes From the Spring 2027 Luxury and Alternative Collections at NYFW](https://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/spring-2027-luxury-collections-nyfw-1239200391/). Amir Taghi showed an Art Deco skirt set in jet-black sequins.
- Vogue, 2026-09-26: [Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/dolce-gabbana). Dolce & Gabbana mixed family wardrobe references from several decades, including the 1920s.
- Vogue, 2026-09-24: [Alberta Ferretti Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/alberta-ferretti). References include Leon Bakst, the Ballets Russes and Callot Soeurs, with lingerie and kimono shapes.
- InStyle, 2026-09-28: [The Best Designer Looks of Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 From Prada, Gucci, and More](https://www.instyle.com/best-milan-fashion-week-looks-spring-summer-2027-12142549). Alberta Ferretti renewed Poiret-like 1920s shapes with bright materials and lowered waists.
- Who What Wear, 2026-09-24: [Straight From the Runway: 5 Trends From London Fashion Week I Want to Wear Now](https://www.whowhatwear.com/london-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027-trends). Ashley Williams, Simone Rocha and Yuhan Wang revived twenties boudoir references.
- Coveteur, 2026-09-23: [Trend Report: The London Fashion Week Runways Were Steeped In Sex Appeal](https://coveteur.com/london-fashion-week-trends-ss27). Roksanda, Erdem and Ahluwalia used long fringe with an Art Deco character.
- Wallpaper*: [These were the best shows of London Fashion Week S/S 2027](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/the-best-shows-london-fashion-week-ss-2027-review-round-up). Erdem used the 1920s performer Barbette to combine showgirl clothing and masculine evening tailoring.
- BRICKS Magazine, 2026-09-24: [London Fashion Week Recap: Drop waists, undone dressing, and a whole lot of Gossip Girl](https://bricksmagazine.co.uk/2026/09/24/london-fashion-week-recap-drop-waists-undone-dressing-and-a-whole-lot-of-gossip-girl/). Yuhan Wang translated twenties bedroom references into lace and lingerie shapes.
- Forbes, 2026-09-24: [London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027: Key Trends To Know](https://www.forbes.com/sites/laiafarrangraves/2026/09/24/london-fashion-week-springsummer-2027-key-trends-to-know/). One presentation drew on 1920s flappers with hand embroidery and painting.
- The Standard, 2026-09-21: [London Fashion Week SS27: Five major moments, from M&S to McQueen](https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/fashion/london-fashion-week-2026-b1297756.html). M&S nodded to the 1920s with a matching lace camisole and skirt.
- Numéro Netherlands: [Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027: Day 3](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-springsummer-2027-day-3). Vaquera drew on 1920s working uniforms for theatrical character dressing.
- Vogue, 2026-09-24: [Francesco Murano Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/francesco-murano). References include Expressionism, Art Deco and the 1927 film Metropolis.
- WWD, 2026-09-24: [Alberta Ferretti Spring 2027: A Beautiful Escape](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/milan/alberta-ferretti/review/). Images of Bakst and Balanchine from the 1920s inspire a sense of free movement.
- Vogue, 2026-09-20: [Erdem Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/erdem). Sparkling leotards, bras and ostrich feather trims drew on Man Ray's photos of Barbette, a 1920s and 1930s performer.
- WWD, 2026-09-20: [Erdem Spring 2027: Androgyny to the Fore](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/london/erdem/review/). The muse was a 1920s Paris trapeze star known for sparkly bras and feathered skirts.
- Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Ulla Johnson Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/ulla-johnson). Ulla Johnson closed on a trapeze gown covered in art deco embroidery with silk fringe.
- Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Fforme Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/fforme). Howie cited the fast pace of the 1920s and 1930s as a reference.
- WWD, 2026-09-13: [Khaite Spring 2027: Feeling the Romance](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/khaite/review/). Silhouettes referenced lingerie of the 1920s to 1940s, including robe de style-like dresses.
- Vogue, 2026-09-12: [Anna Sui Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/anna-sui). Primary references came from the 1910s and 1920s, including Art Deco pochoirs.

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

## Runway looks

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

- Tory Burch look 35, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/tory-burch/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0035-bf603237.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Bora Aksu look 24, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/london/bora-aksu/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-80bbaf29.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Vaquera look 22, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/vaquera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-6dff38cb.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Ulla Johnson look 36, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/ulla-johnson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0036-262de830.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rowen Rose look 12, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/rowen-rose/ready_to_wear/photos/0012-ce82d670.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Alberta Ferretti look 35, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/alberta-ferretti/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0035-cd1e1e98.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Dior look 38, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/christian-dior/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0038-9d7ea9b4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rachel Comey look 19, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/rachel-comey/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0019-acc8242d.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Missoni look 23, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/missoni/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0023-11ef43d6.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Antonio Marras look 36, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/antonio-marras/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0036-24291ed2.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Loveshackfancy look 44, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/loveshackfancy/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0044-ca6c85e6.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**Is 20s Retro a trend for spring 2027?**

T-Fashion measured 20s Retro among the 54 themes at the SS27 womenswear shows. Its share of looks, its change against SS26, 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 2027 show. The share of looks is the number of looks with the theme divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26.

## Related trends

- [Minimalist](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/minimalist): 25.8% of looks
- [90s Retro](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/90s-retro)
- [Glam](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/glam): 12.2% of looks
- [Androgynous](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/androgynous): 11.7% of looks
- [Western](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/western)
- [Preppy](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/preppy)
- [Monochrome](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/monochrome): 19.3% of looks
- [Rock](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/rock)

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).