Brief
Spring 2027 fashion weeks spotlight sex‑themed collections across major capitals
Designers in New York, Milan and beyond infused their Spring 2027 collections with overt sexual references, from low‑back dresses to provocative skirts.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Vogue’s coverage of the Spring 2027 runway season notes that designers across the major fashion capitals made sex a central theme, each interpreting erotic cues in distinct ways.
What happened
During the Spring 2027 fashion weeks, collections in New York, Milan and other cities featured garments that highlighted sexual imagery. In New York, designers presented sleek sportswear alongside gritty, downtown‑inspired pieces that combined rolled‑sleeve T‑shirts with translucent skirts and shoulder‑baring tops. Designer Emily Dawn Long showcased dresses cut low in the back to expose the upper buttocks, labeling the effect “southern cleavage,” and paired the reveal with frilled detailing. In Milan, Prada and Raf Simons focused on skirts designed to reveal varying amounts of leg, treating the garment as an intellectual exploration of eroticism.
What the reports add
Vogue highlights that New York’s approach leaned toward a “youthful downtown cool” aesthetic, while Milan’s designers pursued a more “esoteric and erotic mystique.” The article also points out that some designers, such as Eckhaus Latta, used bleary knitwear and unwieldy denim to create a self‑assured yet non‑chalant sexy look, incorporating golden netting cut into pants and sleeveless mini dresses.
What was said
Emily Dawn Long told Vogue that “being sexy shouldn’t negate a sense of humor,” and referenced her screen‑printed tee that reads “Take Off Your Clothes.”
How it came about
The focus on sexuality follows a broader seasonal trend where rising temperatures are said to encourage designers to reveal more flesh. Vogue’s editor notes that while the subject of sex recurs each season, the 2027 collections made the theme especially explicit across multiple cities.
Key facts
- New York designers mixed sleek sportswear with translucent skirts and low‑back dresses that exposed the upper buttocks. (vogue.com)
- Emily Dawn Long described her low‑back design as "southern cleavage" and said being sexy should retain humor. (vogue.com)
- Milan’s Prada and Raf Simons focused on skirts that reveal varying amounts of leg as an intellectual take on sex. (vogue.com)
Sources
- [1] vogue.com — originally reported as “Sex and the Cities: How Each Fashion Capital Interpreted Sex for Spring 2027”
