# Poplin Menswear Trend, Spring 2027 Runways

Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/poplin
Data refreshed: October 7, 2026

Poplin appeared in 21.2% of looks at the SS27 menswear shows, down from 24.8% in SS26. 180 designers showed the trend across 1,094 looks.

## Numbers

- Share of looks: 21.2%
- Share in SS26: 24.8%
- Change: −3.6 pts (fading)
- Looks: 1,094
- Designers: 180
- Rank: #2 of 29 key fabrics by share of looks

## In the press

Poplin came up in 9 articles from Wallpaper*, 10 Magazine, Highsnobiety and 4 more. In the data it was in 21.2% of looks, down from 24.8% in SS26.

- 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). MM6 Maison Margiela shifted the fastening on a blue poplin shirt for men.
- 10 Magazine, 2026-06-23: [Giorgio Armani: Menswear SS27](https://10magazine.com/giorgio-armani-menswear-ss27/). Giorgio Armani used poplin for a striped shirt worn with curved denim trousers.
- Highsnobiety: [You've Gotta Hear Our Legacy's New Collection (EXCLUSIVE)](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/our-legacy-ss27/). Our Legacy added New Romantic ruffles to poplin shirts.
- FashionUnited, 2026-07-25: [SS27 Menswear Trend: The colorful preppy aesthetic from Thom Browne, Polo Ralph Lauren and more](https://fashionunited.com/news/fashion/ss27-menswear-trend-the-colorful-preppy-aesthetic-from-thom-browne-polo-ralph-lauren-and-more/2026072573623). Sacai layered a red blouson over a pale blue poplin shirt.
- 10 Magazine Germany, 2026-07-05: [10 Moments We Loved During the Hottest Fashion Week in Paris](https://germany.10magazine.com/en_gb/10-moments-we-loved-during-the-hottest-fashion-week-in-paris/). Rick Owens used light cotton poplin for outerwear with removable leather epaulettes.
- 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/). Our Legacy included crisp poplin shirts within its British influenced wardrobe.
- Numéro Netherlands, 2026-06-27: [PARIS FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2027: DAY 4](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-menswear-springsummer-2027-day-4). Officine Générale offered crisp poplin shirting within its light summer tailoring.
- Numéro Netherlands, 2026-06-26: [PARIS FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2027: DAY 2](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/paris-fashion-week-menswear-springsummer-2027-day-2). Egonlab added crisp poplin collars to denim jackets.
- Numéro Netherlands, 2026-06-22: [MILAN FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR SPRING/SUMMER 2027: DAY 4](https://www.numeronetherlands.com/fashion/milan-fashion-week-menswear-springsummer-2027-day-4). Thom Browne left poplin shirts untucked beneath lighter tailoring.

Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.

## Top designers by look count

- Ralph Lauren: 28
- Dior Men: 27
- Junya Watanabe: 24
- 177 more designers in T-Fashion

## Other seasons

- [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/poplin): 27.2% of looks
- [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/menswear/poplin): 22.7% of looks

## By fashion week

- Paris: 22.6% of looks (489 looks)
- Milan: 23.2% of looks (310 looks)
- New York: 22.5% of looks (109 looks)
- London: 13.8% of looks (60 looks)

## Worn with

- Shirts (apparel): 100% of the trend's looks
- White (color): 46% of the trend's looks
- Black (color): 10% of the trend's looks
- Striped (pattern): 25% of the trend's looks
- Checked (pattern): 9% of the trend's looks

## Runway looks

11 of 1,094 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion.

- Rag & Bone look 11, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/rag-bone/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0011-629dc648.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Durazzi look 27, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/durazzi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0027-b322d87d.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- System look 40, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/system/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0040-3049d424.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Dior Men look 42, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/dior-men/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0042-7a98ad05.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Officine Générale look 4, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/officine-generale/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0004-4bafb081.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Lemaire look 41, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/lemaire/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0041-fc18ccc8.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Hermès look 40, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/hermes/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0040-6bd000ef.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Auralee look 7, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/auralee/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0007-cbfc782f.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Act No.1 look 23, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/act-no-1/ready_to_wear/photos/0023-02017a20.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Studio Nicholson look 1, Paris: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/paris/studio-nicholson/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0001-a0d1a95b.jpg?format=auto&width=640
- Brioni look 2, Milan: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/milan/brioni/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0002-dde1f557.jpg?format=auto&width=640

## FAQ

**How popular was poplin at the SS27 menswear shows?**

Poplin appeared in 1,094 looks from 180 designers. That is 21.2% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the SS27 menswear shows.

**Is poplin a trend for spring 2027?**

Fading on the runways. Its share of looks is 21.2%, down from 24.8% in SS26.

**Which designers showed the most poplin for SS27?**

Ralph Lauren (28 looks), Dior Men (27 looks) and Junya Watanabe (24 looks).

**Which fashion week showed the most poplin?**

Milan, where 23.2% of looks carried it (310 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 menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with SS26.

## Related trends

- [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/satin): 13.2% of looks
- [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/denim): 14.4% of looks
- [French Terry](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/french-terry)
- [Leather](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/leather)
- [Organza](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/organza)
- [Taffeta](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/taffeta)
- [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/fine-gauge)
- [Rib Knit](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/rib-knit)

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