Skirt trends in 2026 span every silhouette and mood. On the catwalks, from Paris to Milan, they are available in all shapes and sizes. When Balenciaga draws on its archives to modernise the ball gown in the eyes of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Chanel and Versace ride the slip skirt trend, while Victoria Beckham and Tory Burch confirm the new ultra-cool way of wearing the office wear skirt, i.e., very low on the hips. Here’s a look at the skirt trends of 2026.
The low-slung skirt
In 2026, fashion will be effortless… and worn upside down. With this in mind, designers are revisiting formal essentials from the world of tailoring, such as the tailored skirt in midi and mini lengths. It is now worn low on the hips, signalling a new elegance that is both contemporary and casual.
Victoria Beckham spring-summer 2026
Victoria Beckham spring-summer 2026
Tory Burch spring-summer 2026
The ball skirt
When Versailles inspires contemporary fashion… Pleated, sublimated with generous ruffles or volumes reminiscent of the crinoline, the ball skirt is now an essential part of the everyday wardrobe. Pierpaolo Piccioli, for example, drew inspiration from them at Balenciaga to outline a majestic silhouette, worn simply with a crop top. On his side, Jacquemus, with its Spring-Summer 2026 show at the Orangerie de Versailles, weaves a dialogue between past and future with a series of oversized skirts.
Valentino spring-summer 2026
Jacquemus spring-summer 2026
The knotted skirt
The knotted skirt will be a must-have in 2026. Seen on the catwalk at Chloé, where Chemena Kamali gave it a 50’s twist, or at Celine in a short version, the bow dress brings softness and delicacy to the look.
Chloé spring-summer 2026
The leather skirt
Assertive rock accents and explosive sensuality: the leather skirt enters the scene, a new wardrobe essential for 2026. Worn with a white shirt, as at Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello and Ermanno Scervino, it’s set to dethrone the classic pencil skirt to seduce the modern-day businesswoman.
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello spring-summer 2026
Ermanno Scervino spring-summer 2026
The micro-skirt
We owe the return of the micro-skirt to Jonathan Anderson, who, for his first Dior show, made it the leitmotif of his collection. He wanted it to be mini, even micro, in classic blue, powder pink or khaki denim, with raw, frayed or leather finishes. A silhouette we’ve already put at the top of our fashion wish-list for next year.
Courrèges spring-summer 2026
The slip skirt
The little sister of the slipdress, the slip skirt is as bankable as ever. In response to the democratisation of lingerie in the city, this ultra-flattering skirt, which can be worn day or night, has achieved its status as a wardrobe icon. Even Matthieu Blazy, for his first Chanel show, proposed his own version, dynamising the codes of the tweed skirt.
Chanel spring-summer 2026
Versace spring-summer 2026
The vitamin skirt
In 2026, colour dominates. Especially monochrome. On the catwalk at The Attico, Amelia Gray shone in a candy-pink pencil skirt, while Willy Chavarria’s pencil skirt was a vibrant yellow. It’s all about daring to step out of your comfort zone.
The Attico spring-summer 2026
Willy Chavarria spring-summer 2026
This article first appeared on Vogue.fr
