The London Fashion Week street style scene offered a modern interpretation of British Prep: While there were plenty of the city’s typically edgy looks to admire, it was the fashion set’s approach to elevating humble classics, often with a quirky twist, that stood out most—thanks to a mix of playful and polished styling tricks. Take the classic Burberry trench, for example. A quintessential hallmark of city life in the capital, it takes on new flair when paired with a fringe skirt set and poppy red socks—a lesson in late-winter personality dressing. Elsewhere, insiders turned up the sartorial volume on blue jeans, blazers, and crisp button-ups with boyish accessories—think ties, baseball caps, and chunky loafers.
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London showgoers experienced more mild temperatures than those bundled up in shearling back in New York, allowing transitional outerwear to stand out. Showgoers layered time-worn leather jackets and lighter wool overcoats with rinse wash jeans, relaxed trousers, and playful skirts—a preview of the trends to come as we head into warmer weather.
Ahead, six impeccably chic ways to master transitional-city style, according to London’s most fabulous set—we promise, it’s easier than you think.
Layering Lends Personality
Classic staples—a soft leather jacket, bright button-up, crisp denim, and navy crewneck— come together to make a simple yet dimensional look in shades of blue and brown.
Suiting With a Twist
Here an oversized wool blazer doubles as cozy outerwear and, when paired with a slim flared pant, makes for an interesting update on classic suiting. Square-toe pumps in of-the-moment burgundy add another wink of fun.
Leather Goes Prep
Leather on leather feels more prim than punk when worn in sleek, straight silhouettes, like an A-line mini and collarless jacket with a turtleneck underneath. A wool baseball hat and suede bowling bag serve to enhance the look’s classic-meets-cool appeal.
Checks Meet Fringe
A tartan Burberry trench is synonymous with London’s heritage. Here, Jalil Johnson turns the piece into a joyful style statement, pairing it with a fringe set, red socks, and satin neck scarf.
