# Maxi Dress Trend, Spring 2027 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/maxi-dress Data refreshed: October 7, 2026 Maxi dress appeared in 19.2% of looks at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows, about the same as SS26 (19.7%). 81 designers showed the trend across 611 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 19.2% - Share in SS26: 19.7% - Change: −0.5 pts (steady) - Looks: 611 - Designers: 81 - Rank: #1 of 78 key items by share of looks ## In the press Maxi dress came up in 27 articles from Vogue, WWD, Wallpaper* and 2 more. In the data it was in 19.2% of looks, about the same as SS26 (19.7%). - Vogue, 2026-09-16: [Reem Acra Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/reem-acra). Reem Acra focused on glamorous evening gowns, now with trains and sashes that can be removed. - WWD, 2026-09-16: [Staud Spring 2027: Living in the Slash](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/staud/review/). Staud styled a white strapless satin gown with a raffia hat and sandals. - Vogue, 2026-09-15: [Norma Kamali Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/norma-kamali). Norma Kamali developed cutout gowns from swimwear techniques and paired some with mesh rash guards. - WWD, 2026-09-15: [Norma Kamali Spring 2027: All the Ingredients](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/norma-kamali/review/). Norma Kamali showed long slinky dresses to wear over catsuits, plus soutache gowns. - Wallpaper*, 2026-09-16: [These were the best shows of New York Fashion Week S/S 2027](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/best-shows-new-york-fashion-week-ss-2027-review-roundup). Proenza Schouler made sequined gowns appear casually thrown on, while Diane von Furstenberg offered floating sheer gowns. - Coveteur, 2026-09-11: [For Spring 2027, The Ralph Lauren Woman Lets Loose](https://coveteur.com/ralph-lauren-spring-2027-review). Ralph Lauren presented fluid evening gowns, including a wrap design made with one seam. - Elle India, 2026-09-16: [The Biggest Spring 2027 Trends From New York Fashion Week Are Surprisingly Playful](https://elle.in/trending/the-biggest-spring-2027-trends-from-new-york-fashion-week-are-surprisingly-playful-12538982). Kallmeyer showed a gown decorated with fringe. - WWD, 2026-09-15: [Ulla Johnson Spring 2027: Urban Oasis](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/ulla-johnson/review/). Ulla Johnson ended with a white gown among fringed and softly moving spring clothes. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Carolina Herrera Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/carolina-herrera). Carolina Herrera ended with a transparent black gown finished by ruffles around the neckline. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [Tanner Fletcher Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/tanner-fletcher). Tanner Fletcher showed a classic black column gown with a built-in train lined in polka dots. - 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). Ulla Johnson finished the show with a trapeze-shaped gown decorated with Art Deco stitching and silk fringe. - Vogue, 2026-09-14: [LaQuan Smith Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/laquan-smith). LaQuan Smith showed a glittering gown and a very light orange evening dress. - WWD, 2026-09-14: [Lii Spring 2027: Retro Futurism](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/lii/review/). Lii showed two-color gowns whose long geometric trains ran from the hem up to the back bodice. - Vogue, 2026-09-13: [Sergio Hudson Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/sergio-hudson). Sergio Hudson presented a strapless gray evening gown with a transparent chiffon stole. - WWD, 2026-09-12: [Conner Ives Spring 2027: American ‘Flamboyance’](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/conner-ives/review/). Conner Ives closed with an airy green chiffon gown featuring a lowered waist. - Vogue, 2026-09-11: [Jane Wade Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/jane-wade). Jane Wade closed with a fitted gown and a matching chainmail head covering. - Vogue, 2026-09-11: [Christian Cowan Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/christian-cowan). Christian Cowan used vintage taffeta for a strapless gown and closed with a red lace gown with padded hips. - WWD, 2026-09-11: [Rachel Comey Spring 2027: Kindred Spirits](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/rachel-comey/review/). Rachel Comey evening included a long, vivid green column dress with real presence. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Christian Siriano Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/christian-siriano). A long hot-pink gown with inverted tulip sleeves drew the most attention. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Proenza Schouler Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/proenza-schouler). Rachel Scott showed sequin gowns at Proenza Schouler, one falling from a strapless top to the ankles. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Alice + Olivia Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/alice-olivia). One of the regal Alice + Olivia dresses had a long train that flowed down the stairs. - Vogue, 2026-09-10: [Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/tommy-hilfiger). Tommy Hilfiger showed a white tank dress, long and silky, printed with a 1980s billboard. - WWD, 2026-09-10: [Tommy Hilfiger Spring 2027: Back to the Future](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/tommy-hilfiger/review/). Tommy Hilfiger printed its famous 1985 billboard onto a long silk dress. - WWD, 2026-09-10: [Coach’s Celebratory Mood Spills Over to the Runway](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/coach-3/review/). Coach ended with long shimmering dresses, and skirts fell toward the floor. - Vogue, 2026-09-09: [Sea Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/sea). Monica Paolini used lasers to cut the openwork on a long white dress. - Vogue, 2026-09-09: [Monique Lhuillier Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2027-ready-to-wear/monique-lhuillier). Monique Lhuillier focused on draped gowns and ended with a floor-length tulle gown cut like a T-shirt and covered in beads. - WWD, 2026-09-09: [Ralph Lauren Spring 2027: Amping It Up](https://wwd.com/runway/spring-2027/new-york/ralph-lauren/review/). Ralph Lauren applied digitally printed, dimensional flowers to a strapless gown. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Reem Acra: 33 - Monique Lhuillier: 22 - Frederick Anderson: 21 - 78 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [FW26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/new-york/maxi-dress): 16.6% of looks - [SS26](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss26/new-york/maxi-dress): 19.2% of looks ## Worn with - Floral (pattern): 18% of the trend's looks - Striped (pattern): 4% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 25% of the trend's looks - White (color): 21% of the trend's looks - Knitted (fabric): 26% of the trend's looks - Satin (fabric): 24% of the trend's looks - Straight Sleeve (attribute): 76% of the trend's looks - Sleeveless (attribute): 67% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 611 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Altuzarra look 17, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/altuzarra/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0017-60692ac9.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Monique Lhuillier look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/monique-lhuillier/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0005-d7616617.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Christian Siriano look 38, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/christian-siriano/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0038-d088698a.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Tory Burch look 39, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/tory-burch/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0039-f45cac2d.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Sergio Hudson look 36, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/sergio-hudson/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0036-ad5fdf1e.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Amir Taghi look 14, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/amir-taghi/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0014-772132cf.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ralph Lauren look 25, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/ralph-lauren/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0025-77ed082f.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Carolina Herrera look 63, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/carolina-herrera/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0063-678fc082.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Colleen Allen look 23, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/colleen-allen/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0023-422f6339.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ashlyn look 24, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/ashlyn/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0024-4b3aeca2.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Kallmeyer look 32, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/spring-summer-2027/new-york/kallmeyer/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0032-ca0a9c26.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was maxi dress at the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows?** Maxi dress appeared in 611 looks from 81 designers. That is 19.2% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week SS27 womenswear shows. **Is maxi dress a trend for spring 2027?** Steady on the runways. Its share of looks is 19.2%, about the same as SS26 (19.7%). **Which designers showed the most maxi dress for SS27?** Reem Acra (33 looks), Monique Lhuillier (22 looks) and Frederick Anderson (21 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 - [Straight Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/straight-skirts): 11.5% of looks - [Midi Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/midi-skirts): 11.0% of looks - [Mid-Rise Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/mid-rise-skirts) - [Tank Top](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/tank-top) - [Drop Waist Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/drop-waist-dress): 5.9% of looks - [Asymmetric Hem Skirts](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/asymmetric-hem-type-skirts) - [Drop Shoulder Jacket](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/drop-shoulder-jacket) - [Slip Dress](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/new-york/slip-dress) 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).