# Sheer Trend, Spring 2027 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/sheer Data refreshed: September 29, 2026 Sheer appeared in 6.1% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows, down from 8.9% in SS26. 65 designers showed the trend across 195 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 6.1% - Share in SS26: 8.9% - Change: −2.8 pts (fading) - Looks: 195 - Designers: 65 - Rank: #8 of 25 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Sheer came up in 47 articles from Marie Claire, Fashionista, Daily Front Row and 5 more. In the data it was in 6.1% of looks, down from 8.9% in SS26. - Marie Claire, 2026-09-23: [From Cummerbunds to Chatelaines: Here Are the NYFW Trends Worth Noting](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2027-trends-alexis-badiyi/). Notes sheer, layered dresses at Magda Butrym inspired by the designer's grandmother's aprons. - Fashionista, 2026-09-18: [9 Spring 2027 Trends to Know From New York Fashion Week](https://fashionista.com/2026/09/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2027-trends). A see-through skirt with otherwise conservative pieces is framed as the new take on the naked dress. - Daily Front Row, 2026-09-17: [UPDATED: 14 of the Biggest Trends From NYFW for Spring 2027](https://fashionweekdaily.com/nyfw-womenswear-fashion-trends-spring-2027-new-yor-fashion-week-runway/). Pencil skirts came sheer, perforated or embellished so the body shows through. - WWD, 2026-09-16: [Thom Browne Spring 2027: A Bug’s Life](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/thom-browne/review/). Thom Browne opened with caterpillar models in soft sheer dance skirts. - WWD, 2026-09-16: [Staud Spring 2027: Living in the Slash](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/staud/review/). Staud layered tulle with crochet and macrame hems. - InStyle, 2026-09-16: [A New Age of ‘Analog Dressing’ Is Upon Us](https://www.instyle.com/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2027-analog-dressing-12122088). InStyle noted sheer tees at Brandon Maxwell that were scrunched and stretched out of shape. - 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/). Khaite's sheer embroidered dresses and Eckhaus Latta's filmy frocks and fishnet trousers. - 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). Gossamer garments kept an element of transparency, layered over mesh bodysuits. - Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Frederick Anderson Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/frederick-anderson). A red knit two-piece was fully sheer with lacing on top. - Vogue, 2026-09-15: [6397 Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/6397). A pink skirt had a sheer overlay. - WWD, 2026-09-15: [Norma Kamali Spring 2027: All the Ingredients](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/norma-kamali/review/). Sheer shawl tops formed part of the feminine segment. - WWD, 2026-09-15: [Ulla Johnson Spring 2027: Urban Oasis](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/ulla-johnson/review/). Sheer lingerie-style pieces and transparent layers are cited among the week's trends she hit. - WWD, 2026-09-14: [Fforme Spring 2027: A Sharper Language](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/fforme/review/). A translucent parka showed the layers worn beneath it. - 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 used a transparent silk-nylon blend it calls cellophane for evening pieces. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Carolina Herrera Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/carolina-herrera). A sheer ball skirt was paired with the white shirt and cigarette pants. - 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). Johnson argued for see-through fabrics in daytime dressing, not only at night. - 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). A marigold poet blouse was sheer and romantic. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Fforme Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/fforme). Transparency ran through netting dresses and see-through knit columns over maillots. - 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). Brandon Maxwell cut his five-pocket pants in a see-through technical 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 showed sheer chiffon florals and polka dots for evening. - WWD, 2026-09-14: [Sandy Liang Spring 2027: Sporty Princess](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/sandy-liang/review/). Sandy Liang made a skirt of tulle that trailed long pointed ribbons, worn with a technical jacket. - WWD, 2026-09-14: [Magda Butrym Spring 2027: Welcome to New York](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/magda-butrym/review/). Apron layers were mostly in sheer silk over slips. - WWD, 2026-09-13: [Khaite Spring 2027: Feeling the Romance](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/khaite/review/). Waved crinoline hems lifted sheer button-up shirts. - 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). Overlapping sheer layers created new color shades. - Vogue, 2026-09-13: [Khaite Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/khaite). Diaphanous mousseline tops, skirts and small sheer evening jackets featured. - Vogue, 2026-09-13: [Sergio Hudson Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/sergio-hudson). Sergio Hudson closed with a strapless gunmetal gown worn with a sheer chiffon stole. - Vogue, 2026-09-13: [Magda Butrym Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/magda-butrym). Translucent silk layers and a see-through trench over a nude midi dress defined the collection. - WWD, 2026-09-13: [Altuzarra Spring 2027: The Joys of Self-expression](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/altuzarra/review/). Altuzarra made whisper-thin knit cocktail dresses in a gauzy weight. - WWD, 2026-09-13: [Eckhaus Latta Spring 2027: ‘Making More Friends’](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/eckhaus-latta/review/). Transparent layers twisted and molded to the body. - WWD, 2026-09-13: [Anna Sui Spring 2027: Mischief and Wonder](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/anna-sui/review/). Fabrics were kept sheer so lingerie and color showed underneath. - WWD, 2026-09-12: [Calvin Klein Spring 2027: What Is Necessary Remains](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/calvin-klein/review/). Transparent layered skirts revealed the body in a controlled way. - WWD, 2026-09-12: [Monse Spring 2027: Unbound Femininity](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/monse/review/). Monse showed sheer tailoring as well as revealing organza dresses over intimates. - Vogue, 2026-09-11: [Monse Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/monse). A sheer brown skirt suit showed bright pink underwear beneath. - 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). Transparency recurred, with weightless shifts layered over opaque slips. - 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). A dyed vintage veil became a sheer burnt-yellow dress with silk panels. - WWD, 2026-09-11: [Kallmeyer Spring 2027: Lush in Possibility](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/kallmeyer/review/). Evening gained transparency and intricacy. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Christian Siriano Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/christian-siriano). Christian Siriano used tulle for a corseted bodysuit and for a black minidress that burst out in volume. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Kallmeyer Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/kallmeyer). Kallmeyer set sheer squares into a beaded jacquard plaid. - WWD, 2026-09-10: [Proenza Schouler Spring 2027 Ready to Wear: Sensual Latitude](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/proenza-schouler/review/). Diaphanous layers and pale sequins revealed flashes of yellow. - Vogue, 2026-09-09: [Cult Gaia Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/cult-gaia). A see-through floral set featured among the brighter women's looks. - Vogue, 2026-09-09: [Rachel Comey Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/rachel-comey). Rachel Comey layered tulle on a shirt to hold sequin fringe in place. - Vogue, 2026-09-09: [Coach Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/coach). Skirts were layered over sheer trousers. - Vogue, 2026-09-09: [Monique Lhuillier Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/monique-lhuillier). Monique Lhuillier used tulle in large volumes, with sheer pink tulle showing under a red gown. - WWD, 2026-09-09: [Ralph Lauren Spring 2027: Amping It Up](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). Evening included sheer gowns embroidered with tiny hand-painted sequins. - Vogue, 2026-09-08: [Donna Karan Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/donna-karan). Donna Karan layered a sheer skirt on top of black trousers. - Vogue, 2026-06-30: [Marc Jacobs Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/marc-jacobs). See-through fabrics layered over second-skin tops and tights added a glowing effect. - WWD, 2026-06-30: [Marc Jacobs Spring 2027: Living in Color](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/marc-jacobs/review/). Sheer nylon layers sat over bold opaque tights and bodysuits. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Norma Kamali: 17 - Khaite: 14 - Anna Sui: 10 - 62 more designers in T-Fashion ## Worn with - Dress (apparel): 44% of the trend's looks - Skirts (apparel): 22% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 29% of the trend's looks - White (color): 23% of the trend's looks - Floral (pattern): 21% of the trend's looks - Geometric (pattern): 6% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 195 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Lapointe look 4, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/lapointe/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0004-deed3ec4.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Eckhaus Latta look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/eckhaus-latta/ready_to_wear/photos/0011-324f5d17.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Libertine look 27, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/libertine/ready_to_wear/photos/0027-6768c306.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ulla Johnson look 47, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/ulla-johnson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0047-7550311a.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Monse look 9, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/monse/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0009-d73f4359.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Lauren Manoogian look 28, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/lauren-manoogian/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0028-8413ecb6.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Kim Shui look 36, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/kim-shui/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0036-8574cd0d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Carolina Herrera look 22, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/carolina-herrera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-e3d0dd38.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Frederick Anderson look 12, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/frederick-anderson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0012-37114002.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Kallmeyer look 13, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/kallmeyer/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0013-68ecc995.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Anna Sui look 28, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/anna-sui/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0028-c72ce198.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was sheer at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows?** Sheer appeared in 195 looks from 65 designers. That is 6.1% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows. **Is sheer a trend for spring 2027?** Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 6.1%, down from 8.9% in SS26. **Which designers showed the most sheer for SS27?** Norma Kamali (17 looks), Khaite (14 looks) and Anna Sui (10 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 - [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/denim): 7.9% of looks - [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 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).