THE 8 BIGGEST TRENDS FROM LONDON FASHION WEEK

IN THE VICTORIAN TRADITION

London borrowed heavily from the Victorian era. Ruffles, smocking, lace, high collars... we could go on. But the collections speak for themselves. It should also be noted that this is a trend that's still going strong from last season.

From left to right: J.W. Anderson, Simone Rocha, Giles, Erdem, and Mother of Pearl

PRINT BLOCKING

Color blocking is usually the trend that keeps on giving in London, but this time around, the city has taken it up a notch by blocking prints. 

From left to right: Jonathan Saunders, Emilia Wickstead, Duro Olowu, Mary Katrantzou, and Mother of Pearl

FIT TO BE TIED

Emphasis was placed on the waist with plenty of designers tying their looks up with a bow. Some were Obi-inspired, others not, but all made quite the impression.

From left to right: Issa, David Koma, Christopher Raeburn, Eudon Choi, and Amanda Wakeley

PRECIOUS PINKS

Pale pastel pinks drove home the ultrafeminine vibe in London. We noticed this right from the start of the London calendar.

From left to right: Felder Felder, Bora Aksu, Ashish, Emilio de la Morena, and Molly Goddard

COLD SHOULDER

The off-the-shoulder trend was popular in New York and had another huge showing in London. It's almost startling how many designers are adopting this look. Let's wait to see what Milan has to say about this.

From left to right: Peter Pilotto, Natasha Zinko, PPQ, Temperley London, and Barbara Casasola

NETTING

Netting was used to great effect in London, applied on most looks to cover (or sort of cover) the entire body. A word of warning: don't wear this trend with too much jewelry. You're just asking for a snag.

From left to right: Sibling, Paul Smith, Pringle of Scotland, Simone Rocha, and Burberry Prorsum

CHOKERS

Chokers from the Victorian era were a little more gothic than what was seen on the runways in London, which were minimalist in their approach.

From left to right: Issa, J.W. Anderson, Palmer Harding, MM6, and Gyo Yuni Kimchoe

CHINTZ

Another Victorian offshoot, chintz is quite different from the blown out poppies we saw in New York. But there's no reason that these patterns need to fall under "chintzy." These are the soft florals that we're excited to see come spring.

From left to right: Markus Lupfer, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Topshop Unique, Emilia Wickstead, and Bora Aksu

1. IN THE VICTORIAN TRADITION
London borrowed heavily from the Victorian era. Ruffles, smocking, lace, high collars... we could go on. But the collections speak for themselves. It should also be noted that this is a trend that's still going strong from last season.

2. PRINT BLOCKING
Color blocking is usually the trend that keeps on giving in London, but this time around, the city has taken it up a notch by blocking prints. 

3. FIT TO BE TIED
Emphasis was placed on the waist with plenty of designers tying their looks up with a bow. Some were Obi-inspired, others not, but all made quite the impression.

4. PRECIOUS PINKS
Pale pastel pinks drove home the ultrafeminine vibe in London. We noticed this right from the start of the London calendar.

5. COLD SHOULDER
The off-the-shoulder trend was popular in New York and had another huge showing in London. It's almost startling how many designers are adopting this look. Let's wait to see what Milan has to say about this.

6. NETTING
Netting was used to great effect in London, applied on most looks to cover (or sort of cover) the entire body. A word of warning: don't wear this trend with too much jewelry. You're just asking for a snag.

7. CHOKERS
Chokers from the Victorian era were a little more gothic than what was seen on the runways in London, which were minimalist in their approach.

8. CHINTZ
Another Victorian offshoot, chintz is quite different from the blown out poppies we saw in New York. But there's no reason that these patterns need to fall under "chintzy." These are the soft florals that we're excited to see come spring.

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