# Animal Trend, Spring 2027 · Paris Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/animal Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Animal appeared in 3.6% of looks at the Paris Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows, up from 1.5% in SS26. 14 designers showed the trend across 62 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 3.6% - Share in SS26: 1.5% - Change: +2.1 pts (rising) - Looks: 62 - Designers: 14 - Rank: #5 of 8 key patterns by share of looks ## In the press Animal came up in 23 articles from Vogue, WWD, CNN and 12 more. In the data it was in 3.6% of looks, up from 1.5% in SS26. - Vogue, 2026-09-30: [Balmain Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/balmain). Animalier patterns run through the collection and peak in dresses encrusted with embroidery and crystal. - WWD, 2026-09-30: [Balmain Spring 2027: Slinking Around](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/paris/balmain/review/). Animal prints, including a leopard-print dress reference from the mood board, lead the glossy, slinky direction. - WWD, 2026-09-30: [Dries Van Noten Spring 2027: Spontaneous Glamour](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/paris/dries-van-noten/review/). Leopard spots, a diva uniform, appear on coats with sheer overlays. - Vogue, 2026-09-29: [Ester Manas Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/ester-manas). A leopard coat is thrown over other pieces. - CNN, 2026-09-30: [Here’s what’s happening at Paris Fashion Week](https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/30/style/paris-fashion-week-highlights-from-the-shows). Dior interrupted its soft clothing with python-like metallic trousers. - Grazia UK, 2026-09-29: [Follow The Highlights From Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer ’27](https://graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/news/paris-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027-highlights/). Margiela put swan and eagle prints on draped Grecian dresses. - Dazed, 2026-10-02: [Dries Van Noten SS27 took us on a date to the fake movies](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/71099/1/dries-van-noten-ss27-paris-fashion-week-pfw-julian-klausner). Leopard-print tops sat under sheer outer layers. - AnOther, 2026-10-01: [Antonin Tron’s Balmain Woman is A Bit of an Animal](https://www.anothermag.com/fashion-beauty/17531/balmain-antonin-tron-ss27-review-paris-fashion-week). Big-cat prints were layered over one another, and a lace skirt that looked like alligator was sequin-embroidered to mimic ocelot. - Who What Wear, 2026-09-30: [Balmain’s Spring 2027 Woman Is Equal Parts Parisian Glamour and California Desert Mystic](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/balmain-spring-summer-2027). Snake print appeared across soft oversized coats and lean pants, offered as the natural next step from leopard. - Dazed, 2026-09-29: [It’s plain sailing at Hodkova’s SS27 sea-inspired show](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/71065/1/hodkova-ss27-paris-fashion-week-pfw-sea-inspired-show-ocean). Hodakova used leather scraps to produce a sculpted crocodile effect. - FashionNetwork, 2026-09-29: [Dior presents sheer tops and metallic trousers in spring/summer 2027 show](https://us.fashionnetwork.com/news/Dior-presents-sheer-tops-and-metallic-trousers-in-spring-summer-2027-show,1871544.html). Dior gave silver and green trousers a snakeskin effect. - The National, 2026-10-01: [Paris Fashion Week: Dior, Saint Laurent and Tom Ford bring glamour to spring/summer 2027](https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/09/30/dior-finds-its-voice-as-saint-laurent-goes-for-gold-at-paris-fashion-week/). Balmain mixed animal prints with eel skin and snakeskin-effect leather. - RUSSH, 2026-10-01: [All the highlights from Paris Fashion Week SS27](https://www.russh.com/paris-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027-highlights/). Hodakova formed leftover leather into a surface resembling crocodile skin. - AOL, 2026-10-01: [Our Favorite Designer Looks of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 From Dior, Saint Laurent, and More](https://www.aol.com/articles/favorite-designer-looks-paris-fashion-140347000.html). Balmain gave classic cuts fragile snake prints and eel skin. - Marie Claire Australia, 2026-09-30: [Every Standout Show From Paris Fashion Week SS27, So Far](https://www.marieclaire.com.au/fashion/runway/paris-fashion-week-ss27-review/). Dior contrasted its soft silhouettes with metallic snakeskin trousers. - Fashion Forum, 2026-10-02: [Just Like You: Ganni går tilbage for at finde vejen frem](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/10/02/just-like-you-ganni-gaar-tilbage-for-at-finde-vejen-frem/). Ganni included snake prints among its childhood-inspired patterns. - Numéro Netherlands, 2026-10-01: [PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2027: DAY 3](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-springsummer-2027-day-3). Balmain used shimmering animal prints and draped leopard dresses with a Californian desert palette. - Numéro Netherlands, 2026-09-30: [PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2027: DAY 2](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-springsummer-2027-day-2). Ester Manas set leopard prints against baby blues in its Primadonna lingerie collaboration. - nss magazine: [Burc Akyol Spring-Summer 2027 Show: Elegance in a Liquid State](https://www.nssmag.com/en/fashion/47074/burc-akyol-spring-summer-2027-fashion-show-review). Sheer trench coats were printed with a horse's hindquarters, echoing the set artwork. - WWD, 2026-09-29: [Dior Spring 2027: New Romantic](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/paris/christian-dior/review/). Dior used python-like metallic finishes on trousers. - Vogue, 2026-09-28: [Hodakova Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/hodakova). Hodakova arranged leftover leather into a coat surface resembling crocodile skin. - Dazed, 2026-09-29: [Rihanna goes nuts for nature at Dior SS27](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/71068/1/dior-ss27-paris-fashion-week-pfw-jonathan-anderson-rihanna-nuts). Dior used python effects on gleaming metallic trousers. - Numéro Netherlands, 2026-09-29: [PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2027: DAY 1](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-springsummer-2027-day-1). Hodakova gave reused leather a crocodile-like texture on dresses, coats and skirts. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Balmain: 20 - Ester Manas: 5 - Amiri: 4 - 11 more designers in T-Fashion ## Worn with - Leopard (pattern): 47% of the trend's looks - Snake (pattern): 37% of the trend's looks - Animal Skirts (apparel): 23% of the trend's looks - Animal Dress (apparel): 19% of the trend's looks - Black Animal (color): 23% of the trend's looks - Sand Animal (color): 18% of the trend's looks - Animal Metallic (fabric): 31% of the trend's looks - Animal Satin (fabric): 16% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 62 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Dries Van Noten look 2, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/dries-van-noten/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0002-3ff48363.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Marie Adam Leenaerdt look 6, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/marie-adam-leenaerdt/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0006-8b28c17e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Balmain look 11, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/balmain/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-bde6f13c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Torishéju look 8, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/torisheju/ready_to_wear/photos/0008-14eae5aa.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ester Manas look 26, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/ester-manas/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0026-1da5d755.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Amiri look 9, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/amiri/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0009-2bd42e19.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Dior look 7, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/christian-dior/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0007-b98f5e09.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ernest W. Baker look 2, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/ernest-w-baker/ready_to_wear/photos/0002-b72c6c5d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Doublet look 14, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/doublet/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0014-c1de38a9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Saint Laurent look 30, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/saint-laurent/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0030-3ff27e9c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Hodakova look 30, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/hodakova/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0030-0f15e372.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was animal at the Paris Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows?** Animal appeared in 62 looks from 14 designers. That is 3.6% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the Paris Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows. **Is animal a trend for spring 2027?** Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 3.6%, up from 1.5% in SS26. **Which designers showed the most animal for SS27?** Balmain (20 looks), Ester Manas (5 looks) and Amiri (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 pattern divided by all womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26. ## Related trends - [Striped](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/striped): 11.7% of looks - [Letters & Numbers](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/letters-and-numbers): 1.9% of looks - [Checked](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/checked) - [Floral](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/floral): 10.4% of looks - [Geometric](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/geometric): 3.0% of looks - [Graphic](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/graphic): 2.0% of looks - [Abstract](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/abstract): 5.4% of looks - [Black](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/paris/black): 39.3% 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).