I Just Got Back From London—These Easy Pieces Are Absolutely Dominating
As you've likely heard me mention recently, Londoners are my current style crush. A recent jaunt across the pond reminded me just how great the fashion inspo is all over town, whether you're lined up outside the coolest bakery in Shoreditch or wandering the picture-perfect streets of Notting Hill.
There are always those quintessentially British pieces if that's your cup of tea, including classic trenches, wool blazers, tweed, and plaid scarves with an air of quiet luxury. Then, there are the micro-trends you can't help but notice when you're visiting a new city. From effortless accessories to easy outerwear to really good boots, here's everything the cool kids are wearing in London right now.
Oversize Trenches
Rain-ready outerwear is obviously a must when contending with London's weather. The direction is oversize—the bigger the better. I size way up and will shop from the men's section to get the fit.
Brown Accessories
I saw loads of investment-worthy chocolate-brown accessories. Of note are Loewe bags, leather opera gloves, and a lot of good caps and hats.
Personality Knits
There were lots of very low-key looks punched up with cheery knits. I saw bright colors and Fair Isle styles with that vintage, après-ski energy. Also, the sweater-as-a-scarf trend truly knows no borders—a jumper draped over your coat's shoulders was very much a thing.
Gray-Black Denim
Whether they were relaxed, straight legged, or downright baggy, a faded-black wash was definitely the main takeaway here.
Biker Boots
Although they typically lean tough, biker boots, which were everywhere, had the mood of being a little more polished. Think scuff-free styles paired with softer and more tailored looks.
Natalie Cantell is an NYC-based style director, creative consultant, and contributing fashion editor. She was the executive director of Who What Wear and Marie Claire’s brand studio until 2023, and now freelances globally on shoots, stories, and special projects across fashion, luxury, beauty, home, and travel.
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