Runways Are Bringing Back the Hem Built for Two Stages at Once

Spring 2027 collections are reviving the mullet hem — the asymmetric cut that stays short up front and trails long in back, a signature look of 2010s dressing. It is a silhouette that happens to suit both rooms we watch: the pageant stage, where a judge wants to see the shoe, and the carpet, where the train does the talking on the way out. Designers reaching for it again suggests the appeal was never really retired, just waiting for the right season to reappear. Whether it shows up on a runner-up sash or a step-and-repeat, the shape is built to work from every angle.

With reporting from Fashionista.