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Trends · T01 · Season theme · AW27 · SS28

The Skirt Stays

Trousers step back. A plain, straight skirt becomes the daily uniform.

By The Editor · 17 October 2026

01 · The shift

Trousers out, skirts in.

Share of runway looks SS26SS27
  1. Loose trousersDown 74%
    11.6%
    3.0%
  2. Skirts, all kindsUp 48%
    18.8%
    27.8%
  3. Straight skirts×2.1
    4.9%
    10.3%
  4. Skirts on the hipUp 75%
    5.3%
    9.3%

11,487 looks from 338 designers · Source: T-Fashion Runway Index

02 · The looks

Four shapes to know.

Straight skirt, to the knee. Prada SS27, Look 2 Straight skirt, to the knee Prada SS27, Look 2
Wrap skirt with a slit. Prada SS27, Look 10 Wrap skirt with a slit Prada SS27, Look 10
Coat and skirt, all white. Prada SS27, Look 13 Coat and skirt, all white Prada SS27, Look 13
Long skirt, short top. Prada SS27, Look 41 Long skirt, short top Prada SS27, Look 41

Photos: Prada

03 · The fabric

Twill wins Paris.

Most used fabrics in Paris, SS27
  1. Twill 27.6%
  2. Chiffon 7.2%
  3. Lace 4.6%

Source: T-Fashion Runway Index, Paris fabrics. Chips: Première Vision, Prada show notes

  • Cool wool
  • Extra fine merino
  • Cotton made to look like leather

04 · The shoppers

The idea sells, not the label.

Search rise on Lyst, Q2 2026
  1. Massimo Dutti +43%
  2. Celine +31%
  3. Miu Miu +30%
  4. Phoebe Philo +29%

Quarter on quarter. Top climber: a high street label · Source: The Lyst Index Q2 2026

05 · The colours

Slate#6E6E6AThe grey base.
Mustard#B8962EOne warm colour.
Cream#EFE7D6White, rising.
Ink#1E1E1EBlack still anchors.

06 · Small details

What to look for.

  • Plain waistband
  • A slit to walk in
  • Fastenings on show

07 · When it hits shops

  1. Now On the SS27 runways.
  2. Feb to Mar 2027 Our read · In shops. The runway skirt first.
  3. AW27 · from Jul 2027 Our read · Wool and twill for winter.
  4. SS28 · from Jan 2028 Our read · A basic at mid price.
Sources (7)
  1. T-Fashion Runway Index, "Spring 2027 Womenswear Trends from the Runways (SS27)", data as of 7 October 2026
  2. T-Fashion Runway Index, "Spring 2027 Key Pieces from the Runways", data as of 7 October 2026
  3. T-Fashion Runway Index, "Spring Summer 2027 Fabric Trends from Paris Fashion Week", data as of 7 October 2026
  4. Première Vision, "Decoding Spring Summer 27 key transversal highlights"
  5. Lyst, The Lyst Index Q2 2026
  6. Prada, Spring/Summer 2027 Womenswear show notes, "The Skirt"
  7. Runway photographs: Prada, Spring/Summer 2027 Womenswear show gallery, Looks 2, 10, 13 and 41

Percentages of looks are quoted from the T-Fashion Runway Index (share of womenswear looks, SS27 against SS26).