Most common themes at London Fashion Week SS27 womenswear: Avant-Garde (44.7%), Sculptural (23.9%) and Monochrome (16.7%). Biggest risers: Minimalist (13.2% → 16.2%), Quiet Luxury (2.7% → 5.2%) and Balletcore (2.1% → 4.2%).
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Updated September 29, 2026
Top 3 of 25 themes
Ranked by share of looks.
Avant-Garde
44.7% of looks · −3.8 pts
Sculptural
23.9% of looks · +0.5 pts
Monochrome
16.7% of looks · +1.1 pts
22 more themes
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Rank, share of looks and change for the other 22 themes
This preview shows the numbers for the top three. Each trend below has its own page.
Themes in the press
60 of the articles we read on London womenswear discuss its themes. Named most: Sportcore (11 articles), Sculptural (10 articles) and Androgynous (8 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.
Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.
WWD · Sep 22, 2026 · Season review
Erdem, Simone Rocha, Steve O Smith Wow Buyers at Spring 2027 London Fashion Week- Dark Romance: Buyers describe romance with a darker, Gothic edge, expressed through ruffles, lace, corsetry and period references.
- Maximalist: One buyer sees a shift from strict minimalism to richer color, texture, layering and more elaborate shapes.
- Minimalist: Several buyers say minimalism felt less dominant; one lists it as a pass for the season.
The Standard · Sep 21, 2026 · Season review
London Fashion Week SS27: Five major moments, from M&S to McQueen- 20s Retro: M&S nodded to the 1920s with a matching lace camisole and skirt.
- Balletcore: Edeline Lee showed tutus and leotards next to her modest workwear.
- Sculptural: Theatrical McQueen tailoring included sculptural shapes and angel-wing cape details, with harnesses on gowns.
Vogue · Sep 17, 2026 · Show review
Mithridate Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection- Androgynous: The designer turned menswear into a women's wardrobe and back, with corsets under suit trousers.
- Balletcore: Fletcher drew on the New Romantics raiding theater costume boxes for tutus, and candy-pink tutus met structured shirts.
- Preppy: Mithridate brought back collegiate knit shapes, with a brother's rugby jerseys worn to the club as a reference.
Forbes · Sep 24, 2026 · Trend report
London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027: Key Trends To Know- 20s Retro: One presentation drew on 1920s flappers with hand embroidery and painting.
- Glam: Richard Quinn's show was described as an exercise in glamour and occasion dressing.
- Dopamine Dressing: Forbes named bright summer color a key story, from Hector Maclean color clashes to red at Susan Fang and bright shades at Maximilian Raynor.
Hello! Fashion · Sep 22, 2026 · Trend report
From Sheer to Sleep-Chic: 10 Trends we're loving from London Fashion Week SS27- Preppy: Links the stripe revival to continuing interest in nostalgic, preppy dress codes.
- Goth: The McQueen homecoming is described as a gothic spectacle that reached past the runway to a starry front row.
- Glam: Erdem turned up the glamour, pairing classic florals with sparkling embellishment and rich jewel tones.
Glamour UK · Sep 22, 2026 · Trend report
The 9 London Fashion Week SS27 trends the Glamour group chat would actually wear this autumn- Maximalist: Burberry, working with Celia Birtwell, took a more-is-more line of embroidered florals, bows, 3D badges and beading.
- Coquette: Bonnets, bows and braids ran through the week, with Bora Aksu finishing looks with romantic bonnets and ribbons.
- 90s Retro: The writer notes a return of sheer dressing inspired by the 1990s, including underwear worn as outerwear.
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against SS26.
All 25 themes, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
SS27 womenswear London themes in full
| On this page | In T-Fashion |
|---|---|
| Share of looks per theme | Every look behind each theme, by designer and city |
| Rising and fading, top 3 | All 25 themes, with every sort |
| – | Combinations with colors, fabrics and details |
| 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
- What are the Spring 2027 theme trends at London Fashion Week?
- By share of looks: Avant-Garde (44.7%), Sculptural (23.9%), Monochrome (16.7%).
- Which themes are rising for spring 2027?
- Minimalist (13.2% → 16.2%), Quiet Luxury (2.7% → 5.2%), Balletcore (2.1% → 4.2%).
- Which themes are fading?
- Avant-Garde (48.5% → 44.7%), Maximalist (9.1% → 6.1%), Boho (5.2% → 3.3%).