7 Street Style Trends We’ve Seen All Over London Fashion Week

Until last season, it felt as though street style had reached
its maximum; nothing could top it. Every look was more outrageous
than the next, and copying street style outfits felt nearly as
approachable as wearing haute couture runway pieces to the office.
But then something happened
last London Fashion Week: Everyone wore beige. Alexa Chung
stepped out in a beige suit and flat sandals, and the rest of the
fashion set followed suit (pardon the pun). Practicality in its
chicest form replaced the wild looks we were accustomed to seeing.
This doesn’t mean that street style trends became boring; they just
feel more authentic.

For
fall 2019, it feels like a one-stop-shop kind of outfit is the
major takeaway. Simplicity and calm are the trendsetters’ response
to the chaos in the world. This London Fashion Week, sustainability
took center stage (the British Fashion Council show space has
curated a Positive Fashion Designer Exhibition featuring
sustainable innovators), and designers and street style stars alike
are responding to this well. The showgoers, celebrities,
influencers, and trendsetters are shifting away from hyped-up new
pieces and moving toward longer-lasting favorites. As was the case
in New York, Bottega Veneta pieces are everywhere, but even these
cult pieces are forever buys. Other key items of season’s past have
been reappearing (hi, Shrimps bag!), while the newer trends we’re
seeing are more along the lines of styling tricks to keep your
existing wardrobe feeling fly. Keep scrolling to discover the seven
London Fashion Week street style trends we love most—all of which
are refreshingly applicable to everyday outfits.

Whether
it’s vegan, vintage, or genuine, we keep seeing brown leather all
over London this week. Net-a-Porter’s Elizabeth von der
Goltz’s head-to-toe Nanushka and Stella McCartney mix is so
chic.

Who
What Wear’s managing editor, Kristen Nichols, gives us a
minimalist take on brown leather, pairing her kitten heels with
matching flared trousers and a simple white button-down.

Emili
Sindlev proves that this trend works for maximalists too. She
pairs her vintage-style jacket with a Chanel bag, a printed dress,
and knee-high boots for a fresh take on the trend.

For
an autumnal take, Deborah Reyner Sebag mixes her vintage-style
leather skirt with a gray cable-knit T-shirt and Bottega Veneta
heels. Cozy and classic? Love.

We’re
seeing lots of patchwork pieces both on the streets and the
runways. As designers continue to experiment with upcycling and
preventing waste, we expect to see a lot more of it. Jessie Bush’s
Andersson Bell knit jumper is a major autumn mood.

This
Topshop dress is an instant cult favorite already. We love how this
showgoer layers a puff-sleeved tee under it as an early fall
styling trick.

Patchwork
denim is an old-school classic. Matching this cropped jacket with
oversize jeans is the trend-driven styling, but this would also
work with white denim and a T-shirt.

You
can definitely find many patchwork pieces (and Naomi Shimada’s
cowboy boots) in the vintage shops off of Brick Lane or Portobello
Market if it’s a trend you want to jump on first.

Like
flat shoes, glove-like slip-on biker boots have been spotted
everywhere lately. Jessie Bush has been wearing her Pradas with
dresses and miniskirts all week, proving their durability and high
comfort level.

British
Vogue’s Donna Wallace wears a knee-high Alexander McQueen pair for
a more trend-driven look.

The
team from Browns Fashion shows us how versatile these boots can be
by wearing them with leather trousers and a floaty black
dress.

Whether
it’s Simone Rocha or Zara, these timeless white puffy dresses are
wildly popular. They’re super flattering and comfortable, so it’s
no wonder, really.

Wearing
a puffy white dress with chunky flat boots balances out the volume
up top. We love this Rejina Pyo number with a more fitted
waist.

In
true Scandi-inspired style, why not pair a puffy white dress with
sneakers? Seeing how versatile these frocks can be, we’re not
expecting this trend to end any time soon.

Burnt-red
hues have been the mega-trend for accessories this season. As the
warmer version of navy, it’s a timeless way to add a jolt of color
to your looks.

Mansur
Gavriel’s vegetable-tanned pleated leather bucket bag is an
Instagram star in its own right. It’s like carrying a little piece
of art on your arm.

This
shade—fall’s answer to terra-cotta—pairs well with other earthy
tones like olive and taupe, both of which have also been spotted
across London Fashion Week.

This
color fits in well with every kind of personal style, from
minimalism to retro chic. We love how this showgoer paired her
burnt-red bucket bag with brown platforms and a prairie
dress.

Like
flat boots, utility is the other practical and chic trend that’s
been spotted all over this week. We love the simplicity of Chrissy
Rutherford’s white Frankie Shop jumpsuit.

Having
missed out on useful pockets for decades, womenswear designers are
making up for lost time with oversize pockets on jumpsuits,
jackets, and cargo trousers.

The
always-chic Lisa Aiken balances out longline workwear
shorts with a sheer top and strappy leopard-print heels.

Statement
sleeves have been trending for years now, and each season, there’s
a new version to fall for. Like the sleeves on the puff dresses,
the gathered-sleeved trend is a bit longer on the arm, offering a
fall option.

Florrie
Thomas frames her blue silk dress with light accessories like her
Stella McCartney bag, cream thong shoes, and white pearls.

Monica
de La Villardière, ever the minimalist with a twist, pairs her
gathered-sleeved top by Ports 1961 with Vince shorts and a
zebra-print Anya Hindmarch bag.

Marie
Claire’s Pénélope Goldstone’s dreamy Staud dress does all the
work for this outfit. We love how she uses simple
accessories—like her Zara headband—to complete the look.