# Denim Trend, Spring 2027 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/denim Data refreshed: September 29, 2026 Denim appeared in 7.9% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows, up from 4.5% in SS26. 50 designers showed the trend across 250 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 7.9% - Share in SS26: 4.5% - Change: +3.4 pts (rising) - Looks: 250 - Designers: 50 - Rank: #4 of 25 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Denim came up in 45 articles from Vogue, The Zoe Report, W Magazine and 3 more. In the data it was in 7.9% of looks, up from 4.5% in SS26. - Vogue, 2026-09-17: [Lauren Manoogian Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/lauren-manoogian). The label introduced relaxed-fit jeans described as its first real jeans. - 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). Nicole Phelps credited the popular Eckhaus Latta jeans as part of what makes the label wearable. - The Zoe Report, 2026-09-16: [New York Fashion Spring/Summer 2027 Was For Maximalists](https://www.thezoereport.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027-trends). Says classic blue five-pocket jeans give way to painted, coated, candy-colored and embellished denim. - W Magazine, 2026-09-16: [11 Things We Saw and Loved at New York Fashion Week Spring 2027](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2027-recap). At Ralph Lauren, denim was trimmed with white feathers. - 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/). The show opened with washed denim before moving toward India. - WWD, 2026-09-16: [Heirlome Spring 2027: Take a Bow](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/heirlome/review/). New denim included creased jeans with puddle hems and a drop-waist circle skirt. - Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Norma Kamali Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/norma-kamali). Retailer demand led Kamali to reissue her slim 1977 jeans and add new fits. - Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Sabyasachi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/sabyasachi). Christy Turlington opened in all-over denim, followed by crisp indigo jeans. - Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Heirlome Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/heirlome). Denim was added because customers were already pairing Heirlome tops with jeans. - Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Tanya Taylor Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/tanya-taylor). Slightly longer jean shorts were the toughest element. - WWD, 2026-09-15: [Norma Kamali Spring 2027: All the Ingredients](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/norma-kamali/review/). Denim bottoms were a highlight, from her 1977 Studio 54 cut to wider shapes. - WWD, 2026-09-15: [Ulla Johnson Spring 2027: Urban Oasis](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/ulla-johnson/review/). Very washed-out jeans balanced the softer dresses. - WWD, 2026-09-15: [LaQuan Smith Spring 2027: Hard and Soft](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/laquan-smith/review/). Denim capris were paired with a ruffled evening blouse and trench. - WWD, 2026-09-14: [Fforme Spring 2027: A Sharper Language](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/fforme/review/). Japanese denim with exposed selvedges added workwear toughness. - 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/). Denim ran through R13's slouchy Japanese cotton fits and Jane Wade's capris, skirts and jackets. - 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). Peach cropped denim and very washed-out baggy jeans appeared. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/bibhu-mohapatra). Clients get a long epauletted trench, a collared shirtdress and slouchy indigo jeans. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [LaQuan Smith Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/laquan-smith). Zip-adjustable dark denim sets were the best of the new tailoring. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Brandon Maxwell Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/brandon-maxwell). His straight-leg five-pocket trouser came in denim as well as sheer nylon. - WWD, 2026-09-14: [Carolina Herrera Spring 2027: Hooray for Herrera](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/carolina-herrera/review/). Carolina Herrera paired embroidered lady jackets with jeans to blur day and evening. - WWD, 2026-09-14: [Brandon Maxwell Spring 2027: Quiet Moments](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/brandon-maxwell/review/). Jeans, a bestselling category, came with integrated sleeves tied at the waist. - L'Officiel USA, 2026-09-13: [Rachel Scott Makes Proenza Schouler Her Own for Spring/Summer 2027](https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion-week/proenza-schouler-spring-summer-2027-rachel-scott-designer-nyfw). Printed ecru denim appeared in the collection. - WWD, 2026-09-13: [Seven For All Mankind Spring 2027: Finding Its Girl](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/7-for-all-mankind/review/). Denim stayed central, washed, zipped, colored or mixed with boucle. - WWD, 2026-09-13: [Tibi Spring 2027: Where’s Dolly?](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/tibi/review/). A raw denim-on-denim look counted as a third suit. - WWD, 2026-09-13: [Anna Sui Spring 2027: Mischief and Wonder](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/anna-sui/review/). Appliqued denim and jorts roughened the prettiness. - WWD, 2026-09-12: [Calvin Klein Spring 2027: What Is Necessary Remains](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/calvin-klein/review/). Light-wash denim appeared among the core sportswear pieces. - Vogue, 2026-09-12: [7 For All Mankind Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/7-for-all-mankind). Denim sat at the center of every look, per the designer. - Vogue, 2026-09-12: [Tibi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/tibi). Very slim dark-wash jeans were paired with the gingham shirting. - Vogue, 2026-09-12: [Conner Ives Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/conner-ives). Embellished jeans sat on the casual side of the high-low mix. - 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). Rhinestone- and cabochon-studded jeans were layered or worn with embroidered tops. - WWD, 2026-09-12: [Monse Spring 2027: Unbound Femininity](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/monse/review/). A denim skirt was among the everyday basics given fringe updates. - WWD, 2026-09-12: [Conner Ives Spring 2027: American ‘Flamboyance’](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/conner-ives/review/). Embellished denim nodded to the American West. - Coveteur, 2026-09-11: [For Spring 2027, The Ralph Lauren Woman Lets Loose](https://coveteur.com/ralph-lauren-spring-2027-review). Distressed and washed jeans were paired with cropped shearling jackets and a brocade shirt. - 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). High-waisted straight jeans came in a very pale wash with front creases. - Vogue, 2026-09-11: [Eckhaus Latta Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/eckhaus-latta). Twisted-seam barrel jeans remain a label specialty. - Vogue, 2026-09-11: [Christian Cowan Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/christian-cowan). The opener was a light-wash denim tuxedo with black panels and retro clasps. - WWD, 2026-09-11: [Kallmeyer Spring 2027: Lush in Possibility](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/kallmeyer/review/). A richly worked jacket was thrown over light-wash jeans. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [R13 Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/r13). Heavily faded, paint-marked slouchy jeans and baggy cutoffs anchored the opening, alongside the label's long-running denim focus. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [LoveShackFancy Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/loveshackfancy). Raw-hemmed denim jackets added some toughness. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [TWP Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/twp). Dark inky denim was among the refined fabrics. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Kallmeyer Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/kallmeyer). Light-wash jeans balanced the ornate beaded jacket. - WWD, 2026-09-10: [Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027: Back to the Future](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/tommy-hilfiger/review/). Denim jackets were shrunken. - Vogue, 2026-09-09: [Ralph Lauren Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/ralph-lauren). Faded and dark-rinse jeans were mixed with dressy tailoring and ties. - 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). A lightweight denim biker jacket in two washes was a standout. - WWD, 2026-09-09: [Ralph Lauren Spring 2027: Amping It Up](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). Distressed jeans and a feather-trimmed denim workwear jacket featured. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - R13: 50 - 7 For All Mankind: 28 - Sabyasachi: 17 - 47 more designers in T-Fashion ## Worn with - Jeans (apparel): 62% of the trend's looks - Jacket (apparel): 18% of the trend's looks - Powder Blue (color): 17% of the trend's looks - White (color): 15% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 4% of the trend's looks - Floral (pattern): 4% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 250 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Conner Ives look 12, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/conner-ives/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0012-a7657e75.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Theory look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/theory/ready_to_wear/photos/0017-54b94c6c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Sabyasachi look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/sabyasachi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0004-1933a559.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Heirlome look 16, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/heirlome/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0016-121f9d62.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Bibhu Mohapatra look 9, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/bibhu-mohapatra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0009-fa15c4bd.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Twp look 15, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/twp/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0015-6f922e62.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Yigal Azrouël look 6, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/yigal-azrouel/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-09836de9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Lapointe look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/lapointe/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-0585d955.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tibi look 2, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/tibi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-613a022f.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ralph Lauren look 29, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/ralph-lauren/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0029-0a35d78c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - 3.1 Phillip Lim look 31, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/3-1-phillip-lim/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0031-a7199f4f.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was denim at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows?** Denim appeared in 250 looks from 50 designers. That is 7.9% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows. **Is denim a trend for spring 2027?** Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 7.9%, up from 4.5% in SS26. **Which designers showed the most denim for SS27?** R13 (50 looks), 7 For All Mankind (28 looks) and Sabyasachi (17 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 fabric divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26. ## Related trends - [Taffeta](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/taffeta): 4.2% of looks - [Parachute](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/parachute): 3.8% of looks - [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/fine-gauge): 3.8% of looks - [Sweater Knit](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/sweater-knit): 3.2% of looks - [Mesh](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/mesh): 2.9% of looks - [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/jersey): 12.5% of looks - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/satin): 23.1% of looks - [Scuba](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/scuba): 1.5% of looks 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).