Autumn skirts are dethroning trousers on every runway in 2026
What if this season, trousers finally gave way to something altogether more unexpected? Autumn skirts are asserting themselves with rare force on the autumn-winter 2026-2027 runways, from Milan to Paris, via New York, London and Copenhagen. This season marks a genuine style shift, with silhouettes that are reinventing the cold-weather wardrobe.
A cut for every style: the full panorama of autumn 2026 skirts
Diversity is perhaps the most striking thing about this season’s collections. Far from being limited to a single silhouette, autumn 2026-2027 skirts cover an extraordinarily wide spectrum, from the most classic to the most daring. Some trends slot naturally into a professional daily routine, while others are firmly aimed at nights out.
The pencil skirt is among the most prominent pieces of the season. Miu Miu, Gucci, Celine and Stella McCartney have all revisited a style long considered too rigid. Gucci, for instance, drew on the so-called “porno chic” era of Tom Ford’s tenure at the Italian house, lending a sensual charge to this structured cut. The result: an officewear piece that gains in character without losing its everyday usefulness.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the bohemian skirt championed by Chloé under Chemena Kamali offers generous volumes, ruffles and floaty fabrics with a distinctly seventies feel. This interpretation effectively replaces the bohemian dress in the silhouettes of the house’s autumn-winter 2026-2027 collection.
Fabrics and lengths: how to wear autumn skirts when the temperature drops
As temperatures fall, the question of comfort naturally comes to the fore. Designers have responded with concrete solutions. The knit skirt, thick and enveloping, appears at Schiaparelli and Ulla Johnson as the ideal answer to the cold. Worn as a total look, it places the outfit firmly under the sign of comfort without sacrificing aesthetics.
The leather skirt, already a fixture for several seasons at houses including Hermès, Givenchy, Totême, Isabel Marant and Balenciaga, remains essential. The key detail to note this autumn: opt for a style with a leg slit that reveals just the right amount of skin.
For those who want to incorporate sheer fabrics into their autumn wardrobe, Victoria Beckham’s approach is to pair a diaphanous skirt with heavier materials such as leather, wool or cashmere, playing on layering. This principle of superposition makes it possible to wear these delicate pieces even in cooler weather.
- The knit skirt, to be worn as a total look for an unapologetically cocooning effect
- The slit leather skirt, for a confident and thoroughly current silhouette
- The sheer skirt, to be paired with warm fabrics through layering
- The pencil skirt, revisited by Miu Miu, Gucci, Celine and Stella McCartney for officewear
- The voluminous bohemian skirt, worn by Chloé with seventies accents
Mini, slip skirt and lace: the autumn skirt trends everyone is talking about
Among the most striking trends of this autumn, the mini skirt makes a powerful comeback with a direct nod to the 1960s. Houses including Marie Adam-Leenaerdt, Dior, Hermès and Ferragamo have all shortened their hems for silhouettes that evoke the spirit of Twiggy. Jacques Dutronc was already singing in 1966 that everything was mini: the 2026-2027 runways seem to prove him right.
The slip skirt, firmly rooted in the lingerie trend, continues its ascent. Short lace-trimmed styles remain popular, but Isabel Marant and Vaillant offer asymmetric or slit versions designed for evening wear. This satin or silk skirt continues to seduce with its simultaneously relaxed and sophisticated allure.
The lace skirt, meanwhile, pairs this season with wardrobe basics already at hand. Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello combines it with a camisole top, while Fendi opts for a well-cut white shirt. These autumn skirts for grand occasions, preferably in a midi cut, thus replace the slip dress in evening silhouettes.
Cloud Dancer, the colour making its mark on autumn skirts
The colour Cloud Dancer, named as the Pantone colour of 2026, has established itself on this season’s runways. This minimalist white with an ethereal charm appears as a total look at Stella McCartney, or is paired with a neutral palette at Courrèges. Its presence on autumn skirts proves that even the most pared-back shade can integrate seamlessly into a winter wardrobe, provided you play with fabrics and volumes.
From mini to maxi, from satin to knit, autumn 2026-2027 skirts offer an answer for every profile and every occasion. Whether you are looking for a piece for the office, a night out or a relaxed weekend, this season’s collections have clearly anticipated every need.
