I’ve Been Street Style-Spotting in London—These Are the 5 Trends Taking Off Right Now
As much as I love dissecting runway looks straight off the catwalk, for me, nothing quite compares to the joys of street style. Truthfully, I find that the pavements outside the shows often deliver as much inspiration as the collections themselves. With well-honed eyes styling emerging trends, I find that Fashion Week street style offers the perfect barometer for what’s actually resonating with people right now.
With London Fashion Week freshly wrapped and a new wave of street style imagery flooding in, it didn’t take long for a few standout trends to rise to the surface. From the chic shoe styling tricks everyone’s experimenting with, to the autumn jacket choices stylists are wearing themselves, these are the five street style trends Londoners are backing this September.
5 Street-Style Trends Taking Off in London Right Now
1. Frothy Frocks
Style Notes: With designers like Simone Rocha and Susan Fang on the schedule this past week, it’s hardly surprising that the love affair with frills and froth spilt onto the streets. Voluminous skirts, lace-trimmed dresses and ruffles galore added a romantic flourish to the pavements of London.
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Arrange
Lace Long Sleeve Maxi Dress
The pastel pink colour trend is taking off right now.
H&M
Frilled Off-The-Shoulder Dress
Style with mary janes or pair these with a tall pointed heel.
Danielle Frankel
Wendell Tiered Ruffled Lace and Tulle Mini Dress
The layers of lace and tulle give this elegant mini the most beautiful movement.
2. Suede Bomber Jackets
Style Notes: This season, the bomber jacket gets a luxe update in soft suede—and fashion people have readily embraced it. In shades of brown, caramel and khaki, it taps into an autumnal palette without feeling heavy. Spotted across the weekend, layered over crisp shirting or worn with lived-in denim, the throw-on piece instantly makes an outfit feel much cooler.
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Style with denim for a chic autumn look.
Zara
Suede Effect Bomber Jacket
While I love this in the khaki, it also comes in a classic brown wash.
The White Company
Suede Batwing Jacket
This light beige shade is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe
3. Socks + Heels
Style Notes: Instead of stepping out in a brand-new shoe trend, London’s style set tapped a chic styling trick: pairing heels with socks. Playful and preppy, the calf-grazing socks add character to basic heels, making them the kind of fashion week update that can entirely enhance an outfit.
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Sézane
Serena High Heels
These also come in a classic shade of black.
This kind of subtle outfit addition can entirely transform a look.
Marks & Spencer
Suede Square Toe Slingback Shoes
The suede fashion trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Style these with a tall heel or pair them with a comfortable loafer.
4. Decked in Checks
Style Notes: Checks have long been an autumn favourite, but this season they dominated the street style scene with new energy. From tartan dresses and heritage-inspired skirts to oversized shirts and accessories. Worn head-to-toe or as a standout accent, checks added a grounding note to otherwise trend-led looks.
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COS
Draped Checked Midi Skirt
Style this with the matching top or pair it with a basic tee.
Damson Madder
Marissa Sheer Midi Dress
Be quick! I can't see this staying in stock for long.
Topshop
Full Circle Maxi Skirt
Style with biker boots and a chunky knit for the perfect autumn outfit.
5. Cap Sleeves
Style Notes: Understated and refined, cap sleeves emerged as one of the most elegant trends of the week. Often paired with high necklines, this silhouette makes a look feel considered, and judging by how often it appeared across the shows, it’s set to be a quiet but powerful staple this season.
