New York Fashion Week always delivers its fair share of surprises, but this season, the interesting part wasn’t necessarily what was new. It was what designers did with things we’ve seen before. Sweaters moved from shoulders to waists, fringe gained unexpected texture, minis went full ’60s retro, and sheer skirts proved that layering is an art form.
Across the Spring/Summer 2027 collections, there was plenty to screenshot. Below, explore five recurring trends set the tone for the season ahead.
Knot Your Average Styling Trick
There’s a new way to wear the sweater, and it involves not wearing it at all. At Coach, Tibi and Ralph Lauren, sweaters and scarves were wrapped around the waist, bringing dimension to clean, simple silhouettes. It’s an easy, low-effort trick that instantly shifts a look from basic to styled – and best of all, it requires zero added shopping to pull off.
Fringe and Centre
Fringe is proving its versatility this season. Far from being reserved for black-tie affairs or partywear, tactile movement swept through dresses, tailored separates, and accessories at Kallmeyer, Simkhai, and Monse. The beauty of this trend lies entirely in its motion; a fringe hem looks one way on the runway and another entirely when the model starts walking. It’s an effortless way to inject texture and personality into a look without feeling overdone.
Short N’ Sweet
The mini is back, and it has brought its ’60s mood board along. Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors and Zankov leaned into ultra-short hemlines, statement colours and graphic shapes, but kept the overall look feeling current. There’s something refreshing about seeing the mini treated as more than a nostalgic throwback. When balanced with clean proportions and contemporary styling, even the shortest hemline in your wardrobe feels new again!
Sheer Thing
Sheer skirts are getting a second look. Instead of wearing them completely solo, designers at Calvin Klein, Eckhaus Latta, and Brandon Maxwell styled them layered over shorts and tailored separates. This styling made sheer pieces feel more versatile, with different textures and contrasting levels of coverage adding depth to each look. If you’ve been on the fence about the sheer trend, this layered look feels far more approachable, and infinitely easier to wear.
All Eyes on the Extras
The accessories made just as much noise as the clothing. Brooches popped up on tailoring, while extra-long necklaces stretched well past the usual neckline, giving basic pieces an instant upgrade. It’s a great reminder of how far a few key pieces can go – a brooch here, a dramatically long necklace there, and suddenly, the same blazer or dress takes on a whole new personality.
The Spring/Summer 2027 runways at New York Fashion Week offered a welcome reminder: great style is rarely about acquiring more, but rather seeing what you already own in a new light. The best part? These trends don’t even feel impossible to wear. They leave plenty of room to experiment, have fun and make every look entirely your own.