Most common key items at London Fashion Week SS27 womenswear: maxi dress (16.6%), tailored pants (10.0%) and mid-rise skirts (9.4%). Biggest risers: dropped dress (1.0% → 8.3%), asymmetric hem skirts (3.3% → 7.7%) and midi skirts (4.8% → 9.0%).
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Updated October 7, 2026
Top 3 of 44 key items
Ranked by share of looks.
Maxi Dress
16.6% of looks · −0.9 pts
Tailored Pants
10.0% of looks · +2.7 pts
Mid-Rise Skirts
9.4% of looks · +4.0 pts
41 more key items
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Rank, share of looks and change for the other 41 key items
This preview shows the numbers for the top three. Each trend below has its own page.
The other key items, A to Z 41
- A-Line Skirts
- Asymmetric Blouse
- Asymmetric Hem Dress
- Asymmetric Hem Skirts
- Asymmetric Hem Top
- Blazer
- Bubble Dress
- Cropped Top
- Draped Dress
- Drop Shoulder Jacket
- Dropped Dress
- Flap Pockets Jacket
- Funnel Jacket
- Gathered Skirts
- Halter Dress
- High Neckline Dress
- High-Rise Pants
- Hot Pant Shorts
- Knee Length Dress
- Low-Rise Pants
- Micro Shorts
- Micro Skirts
- Midi Skirts
- Mini Dress
- Oversized Coat
- Oversized Dress
- Oversized Jacket
- Peplum Blouse
- Plunge Dress
- Puff Sleeve Dress
- Pullover Sweater
- Regular Fit Sweater
- Scoop Top
- Sculpted Jacket
- Side Pocket Pants
- Slit Dress
- Straight Skirts
- Tank Top
- Top Collar Jacket
- Voluminous Skirts
- Wide Leg Pants
Key items in the press
94 of the articles we read on London womenswear discuss its key items. Named most: blazer (41 articles), maxi dress (28 articles) and mini dress (21 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.
Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.
WWD · Sep 20, 2026 · Show review
Roksanda Spring 2027: Showing the Ropes- Sculpted Jacket: Roksanda showed a sharp black pantsuit whose hourglass jacket could sit on a Dior runway.
- Maxi Dress: Roksanda incorporated braided spines and loose threads into silk evening gowns.
- Voluminous Skirts: Roksanda used panniered finale dresses and projecting godets to expand evening silhouettes.
Vogue · Sep 19, 2026 · Show review
Talia Byre Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection- Low-Rise Pants: Low-rise trousers, very tight and flared a little at the hem, came in jacquard or a glossy stripe.
- Mini Dress: Hourglass jacquard minidresses had internal boning.
- Sculpted Jacket: Talia Byre's fitted jackets had cropped peplum waists, slightly peaked shoulders and hook-and-eye closures.
The Standard · Sep 21, 2026 · Season review
London Fashion Week SS27: Five major moments, from M&S to McQueen- Mini Dress: Mulberry's evening side showed shimmering minis and minis with cut-away panels.
- Wide Leg Pants: M&S revisited its archive with a palazzo suit inspired by the 1940s.
- Pullover Sweater: At M&S, plaid collars peeked out of jumpers and off-shoulder knits came with loose denim.
WWD · Sep 22, 2026 · Season review
Erdem, Simone Rocha, Steve O Smith Wow Buyers at Spring 2027 London Fashion Week- Blazer: Erdem layered embellished briefs and bras under strict tailored jackets, and buyers flagged tuxedo jackets worn loosely with jeans.
- Voluminous Skirts: A Neiman Marcus and Saks buyer flagged volume at the hip, like modern panniers, built with Tolu Coker ruffles, Erdem feathers and Simone Rocha rosettes.
- Wide Leg Pants: An ENG buyer saw relaxed tuxedo jackets in bold colors worn with jeans or wider trousers as a key look.
Vogue · Sep 22, 2026 · Show review
Rory William Docherty Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection- Asymmetric Blouse: Uneven scarf tops, knotted at the throat, carried the knot print.
- Mini Dress: A minidress was made from interlinked ties in many colors.
- Oversized Coat: Oversized trenches anchored the everyday pieces.
WWD · Sep 20, 2026 · Show review
Erdem Spring 2027: Androgyny to the Fore- Plunge Dress: Deep-plunge lace slips with layered ruffles went over satin bras.
- Blazer: Jaunty tuxedo jackets, and dinner jackets whose lapels looked like scarves, gave the masculine side of the collection.
- Pullover Sweater: Cropped V-neck sweaters and cardigans in gray, trimmed with sparkly embroidery, stood out as instant buys.
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against SS26.
All 44 key items, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
SS27 womenswear London key items in full
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| Share of looks per key item | Every look behind each key item, by designer and city |
| Rising and fading, top 3 | All 44 key items, with every sort |
| – | Combinations with colors, fabrics and details |
| Snapshot as of the last update | Updated as each show is analyzed |
| – | Moodboards, concepts and tech packs from the same looks |
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Questions
- What are the Spring 2027 key item trends at London Fashion Week?
- By share of looks: maxi dress (16.6%), tailored pants (10.0%), mid-rise skirts (9.4%).
- Which key items are rising for spring 2027?
- dropped dress (1.0% → 8.3%), asymmetric hem skirts (3.3% → 7.7%), midi skirts (4.8% → 9.0%).
- Which key items are fading?
- mini dress (12.1% → 6.1%), draped dress (9.8% → 4.5%), high neckline dress (8.8% → 3.8%).