Having spent my fair share of time sifting through street style images to identify the most important new trends, I've come to know that London really is one of the best places in the world for street style. On any day of the week, you're guaranteed to spot exquisite tailoring, bold layering and chic styling, but when fashion week rolls around and the stakes are raised Londoners never fail to exceed my expectations.
Swirling through the city's streets, the style crowd stepped out in both new and enduring trends that we witnessed first hand when strolling around and driving between shows in our sleek Volvo car this weekend. From pretty bow embellishments to hardy barn jackets, read on to discover the seven key street style trends straight off the pavements of London Fashion Week.
7 LONDON FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE TRENDS TO KNOW ABOUT NOW
1. BARN JACKETS
Style Notes: Sorry, boxy blazers, but this season, the fashion set is taking a laid-back approach to jackets. Bringing an effortlessness to Fashion Week looks, barn jackets were the lightweight layer of choice this September.
SHOP THE TREND:
The oversized cut gives this a relaxed silhouette.
This lightweight layer is perfect for early-autumn styling.
This also comes in black and olive.
2. FANCY FRILLS
Style Notes: Ruffles! Volume! Tulle! This month, street style stars took a regency-inspired approach to outfit building, crafting decadent ensembles that would have stopped Carrie Bradshaw in her tracks. Layering frills on frills, the dramatic outfits served as a reminder that Londoners can be just as dazzling as their Milanese counterparts during Fashion Week.
SHOP THE TREND:
Style with baggy jeans and kitten heels.
This dark-grey shade is so easy to slip into a capsule wardrobe.
Style with a boxy tee or a fitted tank.
3. CHECK MATE
Style Notes: Whilst Burberry's show always gathers a crowd decked out in checks, the tartan theme permeated the weekend. Opting for pretty pleated skirts and oversized bombers adorned with the classic print, the heritage pattern was a city staple.
SHOP THE TREND:
You'd be forgiven for thinking this was designer.
This has a slightly sheer finish, making it great for layering.
Style with knee-high boots or wear with a kitten heel.
4. SPORTY CHIC
Style Notes: Sporty-chic style gripped London's streets this weekend as the style set merged their high-end pieces with their sportswear essentials. Culminating in dynamic ensembles seeped in a playful spirit, the sporty-chic aesthetic spoke to the joyful nature of style in London.
SHOP THE TREND:
This also comes in a light-ecru shade.
Style with the matching jacket or a comfortable tee.
Shop the matching Good Health Hooded Appliquéd Shell Jacket (£230).
This also comes in cobalt blue.
5. BOLD EMBELLISHMENT
Style Notes: Not afraid of a little sparkle, dramatic embellishments adorned outfits up and down London's pavements. Injecting an instant wow factor, this chic styling trick is enough to lift any outfit. Opt for a heavily embellished skirt or select a floral-adorned jacket for an autumn ensemble that indulges London's party spirit.
SHOP THE TREND:
Wear this over a vest top or style on its own.
A runway hit.
Dress down this slightly sheer skirt with a roomy knit.
6. BAROQUE BOWS
Style Notes: The bow accessory trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down, and fashion people utilised it to add some drama to their daily looks over LFW. Once party season rolls around you can bet this trend will be flourishing even more, but for now, expect to see it as a playful outfit addition in a relaxed and wearable way.
SHOP THE TREND:
Pop this on a black knit to give your look a coquette-ish edge.
The easiest way to elevate your style.
Simone Rocha's bows are a fashion-person favourite.
7. DECORATED BAGS
Style Notes: The bag-charm trend has been weaving through fashion crowds this year and it reached peak appeal this weekend. Making their designer bags feel far more wearable, the cute trend perfectly encapsulates the unserious energy of London's style set.
SHOP THE TREND:
Stack these up with other cute charms.
This also comes in two other shades.
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