# Above The Knee Shorts Menswear Trend, Spring 2027 · NYFW

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/above-the-knee-shorts
Data refreshed: October 18, 2026

Above the knee shorts appeared in 6.3% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS27 menswear shows, down from 11.0% in SS26. 9 designers showed the trend across 32 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 6.3%
- Share in SS26: 11.0%
- Change: −4.7 pts (fading)
- Looks: 32
- Designers: 9
- Rank: #19 of 20 key items by share of looks

## Top designers by look count

- Lii: 6
- R13: 5
- Rag & Bone: 4
- 6 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/new-york/above-the-knee-shorts)

## Worn with

- White (color): 19% of the trend's looks
- Twill (fabric): 31% of the trend's looks
- Denim (fabric): 25% of the trend's looks
- Casual (attribute): 63% of the trend's looks
- Straight Hem (attribute): 63% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 32 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Derrick look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/derrick/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0017-bb70a62f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Public School look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/public-school/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0003-80dd2dbe.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rag & Bone look 7, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/rag-bone/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0007-5b3caf5e.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Libertine look 37, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/libertine/ready_to_wear/photos/0037-87193112.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Lii look 20, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/lii/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0020-fbb9d2fc.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tanner Fletcher look 46, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/tanner-fletcher/ready_to_wear/photos/0046-bcb24f4d.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tommy Hilfiger look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/tommy-hilfiger/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0017-a9fb1281.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Theory look 1, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/theory/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0001-d07bb6df.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- R13 look 78, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/r13/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0078-fd349292.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Rag & Bone look 23, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/rag-bone/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0023-8ea7773e.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Derrick look 7, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/derrick/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0007-d1229e68.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was above the knee shorts at the New York Fashion Week SS27 menswear shows?**

Above the knee shorts appeared in 32 looks from 9 designers. That is 6.3% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS27 menswear shows.

**Is above the knee shorts a trend for spring 2027?**

Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 6.3%, down from 11.0% in SS26.

**Which designers showed the most above the knee shorts for SS27?**

Lii (6 looks), R13 (5 looks) and Rag & Bone (4 looks).

**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 key item divided by all menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26.

## Related trends

- [Bermuda Shorts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/bermuda-shorts)
- [Dress Shirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/dress-shirts): 11.7% of looks
- [Baggy Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/baggy-pants)
- [Oversized Jacket](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/oversized-jacket)
- [Tailored Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/tailored-pants): 40.6% of looks
- [Wide Leg Pants](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/wide-leg-pants): 23.2% of looks
- [Blazer](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/blazer)
- [Top Collar Jacket](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/top-collar-jacket)

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