# Checked Trend, Spring 2027 · New York Fashion Week

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/checked
Data refreshed: September 29, 2026

Checked appeared in 5.6% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows, up from 3.6% in SS26. 38 designers showed the trend across 179 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 5.6%
- Share in SS26: 3.6%
- Change: +2.0 pts (rising)
- Looks: 179
- Designers: 38
- Rank: #3 of 9 key patterns by share of looks

## In the press

Checked came up in 21 articles from Vogue, WWD, The Business of Fashion and 1 more. In the data it was in 5.6% of looks, up from 3.6% in SS26.

- Vogue, 2026-09-17: [Our Favorite New York Fashion Week Spring 2027 Moments](https://www.vogue.com/article/our-favorite-new-york-fashion-week-spring-2027-moments). Taffeta gingham is noted among Altuzarra's collaged materials.
- WWD, 2026-09-16: [Thom Browne Spring 2027: A Bug’s Life](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/thom-browne/review/). A plaid short-sleeve jacket carried a sunflower and bee embroidery.
- WWD, 2026-09-16: [Sabyasachi Spring 2027: Taking the Long Way From America to India](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/sabyasachi/review/). Gingham and checks featured in the early American section.
- 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/). Calvin Klein showed a greige plaid trench.
- Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Thom Browne Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/thom-browne). Dragonflies were woven into a tone-on-tone checked coat.
- Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Sabyasachi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/sabyasachi). Plaid shirting was worn under the ornate jackets.
- Vogue, 2026-09-15: [6397 Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/6397). Checkered silky shorts and a gauzy checked tee dress appeared.
- 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/). Attersee printed structured cotton shirting with an oversized graph-paper grid.
- The Cut, 2026-09-14: [Conner Ives Knows How to Dress the ‘It’ Girls](https://www.thecut.com/article/cathy-horyn-new-york-fashion-review-conner-ives-khaite.html). Altuzarra cut sleeveless silk dresses from madras.
- WWD, 2026-09-13: [Altuzarra Spring 2027: The Joys of Self-expression](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/altuzarra/review/). Opening full skirts were cut in madras.
- WWD, 2026-09-13: [Tibi Spring 2027: Where’s Dolly?](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/tibi/review/). Gingham shirts featured.
- WWD, 2026-09-13: [Anna Sui Spring 2027: Mischief and Wonder](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/anna-sui/review/). Anna Sui layered an iridescent tee with a plaid striped in satin.
- Vogue, 2026-09-12: [Altuzarra Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). The opening circle skirt was cut from silk madras.
- Vogue, 2026-09-12: [Tibi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/tibi). Shoulder-padded gingham shirts were styled with bold kerchiefs.
- Vogue, 2026-09-11: [Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/calvin-klein-collection). A trench was cut in gray-toned plaid.
- Vogue, 2026-09-11: [Jane Wade Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/jane-wade). The opener was a plaid cotton poplin tank and matching skirt.
- Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/diane-von-furstenberg). Mesh jersey was printed with a gingham check.
- Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/tommy-hilfiger). Nineties plaids returned as long board shorts and zip-up coat dresses.
- Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Kallmeyer Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/kallmeyer). Plaid featured in one of the label's new textile developments.
- WWD, 2026-09-10: [Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027: Back to the Future](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/tommy-hilfiger/review/). Tartan appeared on a cropped jacket and bucket hats.
- Vogue, 2026-09-09: [3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/3-1-phillip-lim). Gingham skirts were offered for sunnier days.

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

## Top designers by look count

- Thom Browne: 29
- Sabyasachi: 18
- Tanner Fletcher: 11
- 35 more designers in T-Fashion

## Worn with

- Checked (pattern): 74% of the trend's looks
- Gingham (pattern): 24% of the trend's looks
- Checked Skirts (apparel): 37% of the trend's looks
- Checked Shirts (apparel): 20% of the trend's looks
- White Checked (color): 42% of the trend's looks
- Black Checked (color): 28% of the trend's looks
- Checked Twill (fabric): 37% of the trend's looks
- Checked Other (fabric): 16% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 179 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Altuzarra look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0005-e1b27217.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Michael Kors look 48, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/michael-kors-collection/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0048-a63756e5.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Tommy Hilfiger look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/tommy-hilfiger/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-7cead483.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Sabyasachi look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/sabyasachi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-6d797756.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Sandy Liang look 28, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/sandy-liang/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0028-e18393a4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Frederick Anderson look 45, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/frederick-anderson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0045-10c8d11b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Jane Wade look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/jane-wade/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-bd360a07.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Cult Gaia look 42, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/cult-gaia/ready_to_wear/photos/0042-a97991b4.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Calvin Klein Collection look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-61e3a064.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- 6397 look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/6397/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-14342b95.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Thom Browne look 16, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/thom-browne/ready_to_wear/photos/0016-15342a78.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was checked at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows?**

Checked appeared in 179 looks from 38 designers. That is 5.6% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows.

**Is checked a trend for spring 2027?**

Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 5.6%, up from 3.6% in SS26.

**Which designers showed the most checked for SS27?**

Thom Browne (29 looks), Sabyasachi (18 looks) and Tanner Fletcher (11 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 pattern divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26.

## Related trends

- [Striped](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/striped): 10.2% of looks
- [Floral](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/floral): 15.9% of looks
- [Animal](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/animal): 2.5% of looks
- [Polka Dot](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/polka-dot): 1.4% of looks
- [Geometric](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/geometric): 2.4% of looks
- [Conversational](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/conversational): 1.5% of looks
- [Graphic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/graphic): 1.1% of looks
- [Abstract](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/abstract): 3.8% of looks

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