# Straight Skirts Trend, Spring 2027 Runways

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/straight-skirts
Data refreshed: October 3, 2026

Straight skirts appeared in 10.2% of looks at the SS27 womenswear shows, up from 4.9% in SS26. 242 designers showed the trend across 1,040 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 10.2%
- Share in SS26: 4.9%
- Change: +5.3 pts (rising)
- Looks: 1,040
- Designers: 242
- Rank: #4 of 136 key items by share of looks

## In the press

Straight skirts came up in 50 articles from Vogue, WWD, Fashionista and 17 more. In the data it was in 10.2% of looks, up from 4.9% in SS26.

- Vogue, 2026-09-27: [Rooted in Reality: Key Takeaways From Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027](https://www.vogue.com/article/rooted-in-reality-3-key-takeaways-for-milan-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027). Pencil skirts are among the 63 Prada variations, which also ran from mini to midi and pleated.
- 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/). Jane Wade offered a pencil skirt fastened with buttons at the side.
- Vogue, 2026-10-01: [Alainpaul Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/alainpaul). Alainpaul paired a short wrap sweater with a leather pencil skirt.
- WWD, 2026-09-30: [Dries Van Noten Spring 2027: Spontaneous Glamour](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/paris/dries-van-noten/review/). Dries Van Noten printed pencil skirts with playful imagery including martini glasses.
- Fashionista, 2026-09-29: [7 Spring 2027 Trends to Know From Milan Fashion Week](https://fashionista.com/2026/09/milan-fashion-week-spring-2027-trends). Pencil skirts get a sexier update: sheer at Ferragamo and MSGM, with daring slits at Prada and Max Mara.
- Monocle, 2026-09-28: [Best in show: The top 10 collections from Milan Fashion Week](https://monocle.com/fashion/ten-best-shows-milan-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027/). Ferragamo drew on the 1940s for pencil skirts, cinched waists and military pockets.
- Harper's Bazaar, 2026-09-24: [The Spring 2027 Runways Want You to Show Off Your Bra](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/a73871814/spring-2027-exposed-bra-trend/). A long pencil skirt was worn with only a bra at Khaite.
- 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). A pencil skirt was among Magda Butrym's core pieces.
- Who What Wear: [9 New York Fashion Week Trends the Chicest Dressers Will Wear in 2027](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/new-york-fashion-week-trends-spring-summer-2027). Column skirts continued alongside the fuller shapes reported across New York.
- Who What Wear: [The Runways Spoke—We Listened: 7 London Fashion Week Trends Set to Take Over Spring 2027](https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/runway/london-fashion-week-trends-spring-summer-2027). Mowalola paired close pencil skirts with minimal leather bras.
- Teen Vogue: [The Coolest Fashion Trends Spotted at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027](https://www.teenvogue.com/story/the-coolest-fashion-trends-spotted-at-new-york-fashion-week-spring-summer-2027). Coach layered pencil skirts above transparent trousers.
- Wallpaper*: [These were the best shows of Milan Fashion Week S/S 2027](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/best-shows-milan-fashion-week-ss-2027-review-round-up). Ferragamo put military-style pockets on pencil skirts, part of its 1940s reference.
- Dazed, 2026-09-30: [Saint Laurent SS27: Did Anthony Vaccarello just bid farewell to YSL?](https://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/71077/1/saint-laurent-ss27-paris-fashion-week-pfw-anthony-vaccarello-exit-ysl). Pencil skirts were among the label classics reworked in gold.
- Marie Claire, 2026-09-25: [Gucci Has the Formula for Dressing Like the Best-Dressed Women in Milan](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/gucci-spring-2027-show/). Pencil skirts are paired with ladylike jackets.
- 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/). Maison Margiela used 1960s-inspired brocade for narrow column skirts.
- HELLO!, 2026-09-28: [From bras out to bright boho - the 7 best trends spotted at Milan Fashion Week SS27](https://www.hellomagazine.com/hfm/fashion-trends/925700/milan-fashion-week-ss27-trend-report/). Bras worn as tops are styled with prim pencil skirts at Fendi and Prada.
- Whitewall, 2026-06-30: [Did We Just Witness the Future of Menswear? 8 Paris Collections Say Yes](https://whitewall.art/fashion/spring-summer-2027-final-mens-collections/). Willy Chavarria layered boxer shorts beneath pencil skirts.
- Daily Front Row: [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/). Brandon Maxwell and Carolina Herrera showed transparent pencil skirts.
- FashionUnited: [Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27 trends: Collina Strada, Henrik Vibskov, Baum und Pferdgarten and more](https://fashionunited.uk/news/fashion/copenhagen-fashion-week-ss27-trends-collina-strada-henrik-vibskov-baum-und-pferdgarten-and-more/2026081589751). The report described a close pencil skirt in leopard-pattern faux fur.
- Daily Front Row: [14 Breakout Trends From Milan Fashion Week Spring 2027](https://fashionweekdaily.com/trends-milan-fashion-week-spring-2027/). Prada began and ended its collection with pencil skirts.
- New Wave Magazine, 2026-09-21: [MOWALOLA SS27- THE HUNGER](https://www.newwavemagazine.com/single-post/mowalola-ss27-the-hunger). Mowalola lowered organza pencil skirts onto the hips.
- Fashionsnap, 2026-09-03: [pillings 2027 Spring/Summer Collection](https://www.fashionsnap.com/collection/pillings/2027ss/). Tight skirts anchor the plain everyday opening looks.
- Fashion Forum, 2026-08-05: [Almada knows quiet luxury](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/05/almada-knows-quiet-luxury/). A furry pencil skirt appears among the outerwear.
- Fashion Forum: [Herskind designs like a diary of a summer’s day](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/05/herskind-designs-like-a-diary-of-a-summers-day/). Herskind covered a black pencil skirt with long textile fringe.
- The Impression: [Prada Spring 2027 Fashion Show Review](https://theimpression.com/prada-spring-2027-fashion-show-review/). Organza-covered pencil styles and hobble shapes sit among the 63 variations.
- Vogue, 2026-09-30: [Dries Van Noten Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/dries-van-noten). Dries Van Noten included narrow skirts printed with cocktail glasses and eye motifs.
- Vogue, 2026-09-29: [Maison Margiela Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/maison-martin-margiela). Column skirts are tied with the label's cotton tape ribbon.
- 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). Ester Manas paired a large striped top with a blue beaded pencil skirt.
- WWD, 2026-09-26: [MSGM Spring 2027: Stars, Stripes — and Zing](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/milan/msgm/review/). Pencil skirts come printed with bright psychedelic flowers.
- WWD, 2026-09-26: [The Attico Spring 2027: Pillow Talks](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/milan/attico/review/). Cargo pencil skirts return as a brand signature.
- WWD, 2026-09-26: [Ferragamo Spring 2027: Pocket Calls](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/milan/salvatore-ferragamo/review/). Pencil skirts have loose side lacing.
- Vogue, 2026-09-23: [Jil Sander Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/jil-sander). A pencil skirt with a Japanese landscape is the only print.
- WWD, 2026-09-23: [Jil Sander Spring 2027: Power Dressing, Unplugged](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/milan/jil-sander/review/). Pencil skirts anchor the classic base of the collection.
- WWD, 2026-09-21: [Burberry Spring 2027: In Bloom](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/london/burberry/review/). Pencil skirts carried 3D botanical embroidery.
- WWD, 2026-09-19: [Patrick McDowell Spring 2027: Daytime Cinema](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/london/patrick-mcdowell/review/). Jackets topped pencil skirts for lunch, and trim skirt suits came in sunny pastels.
- Vogue, 2026-09-18: [Susan Fang Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/susan-fang). Fitted pencil skirts came with slits.
- Vogue, 2026-09-17: [Mithridate Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/mithridate). Pencil skirts were cinched with charm-covered cummerbunds.
- WWD, 2026-09-16: [Thom Browne Spring 2027: A Bug’s Life](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/thom-browne/review/). Narrow skirts used interlocked panels evoking insect abdomens.
- 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). Thom Browne folded narrow skirts into geometric patterns based on caterpillar breathing holes.
- 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). A blossom-pink fishnet pencil skirt came with a cropped denim trench.
- WWD, 2026-09-14: [Carolina Herrera Spring 2027: Hooray for Herrera](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/carolina-herrera/review/). Tweed and lace pencil skirts came with pointelle cardigans and bralettes.
- WWD, 2026-09-13: [Khaite Spring 2027: Feeling the Romance](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/khaite/review/). Khaite opened with a tightly fitted leather skirt that rose high above the waist.
- Vogue, 2026-09-13: [Khaite Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/khaite). Slim skirts were matched to sheer jackets as evening suits.
- WWD, 2026-09-13: [Tibi Spring 2027: Where’s Dolly?](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/tibi/review/). A pencil skirt had tiers of beaded tassels.
- WWD, 2026-09-12: [Calvin Klein Spring 2027: What Is Necessary Remains](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/calvin-klein/review/). Long pencil skirts and layered, transparent straight skirts featured.
- Vogue, 2026-09-12: [Altuzarra Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/altuzarra). Signature slit pencil skirts returned with slits up to the hip, worn with brogues.
- 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). Slim skirts were listed among the label's foundational pieces.
- 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). The opening pencil skirt had metal threads for a permanent crinkle.
- 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). A suede pencil skirt came in caramel.
- Fashion Forum: [The bohemian spirit endures at By Malene Birger](https://fashionforum.dk/2026/08/05/the-bohemian-spirit-endures-at-by-malene-birger/). By Malene Birger showed a narrow midi skirt within simpler solid-colored looks.

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## Top designers by look count

- Saint Laurent: 31
- Dries Van Noten: 20
- Thom Browne: 19
- 239 more designers in T-Fashion

## By fashion week

- Paris: 10.3% of looks (222 looks)
- Milan: 10.3% of looks (204 looks)
- New York: 11.5% of looks (366 looks)
- London: 8.1% of looks (118 looks)

## Worn with

- Floral (pattern): 12% of the trend's looks
- Checked (pattern): 5% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 24% of the trend's looks
- White (color): 19% of the trend's looks
- Twill (fabric): 17% of the trend's looks
- Knitted (fabric): 16% of the trend's looks
- Straight Fit (attribute): 57% of the trend's looks
- Party (attribute): 40% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 1,040 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Sportmax look 14, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/sportmax/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-ac80b9a7.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- By Malene Birger look 12, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/by-malene-birger/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0012-f05cb309.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Theory look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/theory/ready_to_wear/photos/0005-44512105.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- La Doublej look 11, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/la-doublej/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0011-2b7a8fa5.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Brunello Cucinelli look 24, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/brunello-cucinelli/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-cdb04ec0.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Jil Sander look 41, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/jil-sander/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0041-ee0d5d9b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Gauchere look 18, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/gauchere/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0018-edfe10e1.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Almada Label look 21, Copenhagen: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/copenhagen/almada-label/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0021-c087324f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Studio Nicholson look 14, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/studio-nicholson/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0014-884a0c33.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Amir Taghi look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/amir-taghi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0003-9e772028.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Mowalola look 22, London: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/london/mowalola/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0022-3adcf378.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was straight skirts at the SS27 womenswear shows?**

Straight skirts appeared in 1,040 looks from 242 designers. That is 10.2% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the SS27 womenswear shows.

**Is straight skirts a trend for spring 2027?**

Rising on the runways. Its share of looks is 10.2%, up from 4.9% in SS26.

**Which designers showed the most straight skirts for SS27?**

Saint Laurent (31 looks), Dries Van Noten (20 looks) and Thom Browne (19 looks).

**Which fashion week showed the most straight skirts?**

New York, where 11.5% of looks carried it (366 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 womenswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26.

## Related trends

- [Drop Shoulder Jacket](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/drop-shoulder-jacket)
- [Mid-Rise Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/mid-rise-skirts): 9.3% of looks
- [Tank Top](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/tank-top)
- [Slip Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/slip-dress)
- [Dropped Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/dropped-dress): 4.8% of looks
- [Midi Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/midi-skirts)
- [Asymmetric Hem Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/asymmetric-hem-type-skirts)
- [Scoop Top](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/scoop-top)

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