London Fashion Week is known for pushing creative boundaries, leaving an enduring impact that’s been spearheaded by the likes of Alexander McQueen, Phoebe Philo and Vivienne Westwood. Show attendees, unafraid to express themselves, also echo this spirit. This season’s looks have been nothing short of eye-catching—think bright colors, loud prints and outlandish textures. Perhaps it’s fatigue from the ever-present “quiet luxury” trend that has dominated our Instagram feeds for the past few months, or it’s the weather becoming gloomier by the day.
When it comes to street style trends at London Fashion Week this September, we witnessed statement maxi skirts in vibrant hues and textures, as well as sleek leather coats. Elsewhere, the street style set showed that white tights and red sweaters can be a clever way to add some personality to your everyday basics.
Keep reading to see the five standout looks that were trending on the streets of the British capital during the shows this September.
Leather coats for the win
London’s street style showed that leather and faux-leather coats are the favored coat styles of the moment. Look to Alexa Chung and Sheila Atim for inspiration, as they both embraced rich chocolate and dark teal variations at London Fashion Week this month.
Ballet flats remain center stage
Miu Miu’s satin ballet pumps thrust these Noughties flats into the fashion spotlight once again and they are a firm favourite among street style stars. Many chose to pair their pumps with embellished or statement socks for a coquettish touch.
Add a pop of red (the color of 2023)
Looping a bright red jumper around your shoulders adds an extra dimension to any outfit, whether it’s a pared-back everyday ensemble or a more elevated evening look. Instead of wearing your scarlet jumper in the traditional way, loop it around your waist or over your shoulders like London’s street-style set.
Schoolgirl tights are having a moment
Schoolgirl tights have a bad rep for being unflattering and old-fashioned—particularly pairs that come in lighter shades. However, white tights had a moment at London Fashion Week, as the street style set wore them with ballet pumps and (more controversially) tucked into thong sandals. This is a street style look that is bound to gain more traction throughout the year, as red tights were wedged into sandals at the Proenza Schouler SS24 show during New York Fashion Week.
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Maxi(malist) skirts for the bold
This year the maxi skirt became a must-have wardrobe staple. For autumn, the ankle-length piece has undergone a transformation, not only in terms of color, but also with playful textures. The maxi skirt has embraced a more maximalist approach, such as the printed and pleated skirts from Chopova Lowena and the tiered ruffle designs by Susan Fang,
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