These 7 Street Style Trends Instantly Dominated London Fashion Week

Having spent my fair share of time sifting through street style images to identify the new trends to know, I’ve come to accept 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 the sartorial stakes are raised Londoners never fair to exceed my expectations.

Swirling through the city’s streets, the style crowd stepped out in both new and enduring trends this week. From pretty bow embellishments to hardy barn jackets, read on to discover the 7 street style trends straight of the pavements of London Fashion Week.

7 LONDON FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE TRENDS TO KNOW ABOUT NOW

1. BARN JACKETS

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Style Notes: Sorry to the boxy blazers, but this season the fashion set are taking a laid-back back approach to their street style looks. Bringing an effortless edge to their Fashion Week style, barn jackets were the lightweight layer of choice this September.

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2. FANCY FRILLS

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Style Notes: Ruffles! Volume! Tulle! This September the street style scene 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 ensembles served as a reminder that Londoners can be just as dazzling as their Milanese counterparts during fashion week.

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3. CHECK MATE

Style Notes: Whilst Burberry’s show always garners a crowd decked out in checks, the tartan theme permeated across the streets throughout the weekend this year. Opting for pretty pleated skirts adorned with the classic print, and oversized bombers splattered with the motif, the heritage pattern was a staple in the city.

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4. SPORTY CHIC

Style Notes: Sporty chic style gripped London’s street this weekend as the style set merged their high-end goods with their sports-bag essentials. Culminating in dynamic ensembles seeped in a playful spirt, the sporty chic trend spoke to the joyful nature of style in London.

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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 and floral-adorned jacket for an autumn ensemble that indulges London’s party spirit.

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6. BAROQUE BOWS

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Style Notes: The bow accessory trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing, and fashion people have utilised the trend to add some drama to their daily looks this week. Once party season rolls around you can bet this trend will be flourishing even more, but for now expect to see it added on as a playful outfit addition in a relaxed and wearable way.

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7. DECORATED BAGS

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Style Notes: The bag charm trend has been weaving through fashion crowds this year and it’s reached peak-appeal this week. Making their designer bags feel far more wearable, this playful trend encapsulated the laid-back energy of London’s style set perfectly.

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