It's not even a full 24 hours after the end of New York Fashion Week that London Fashion Week begins. Even though the cities and designers are completely different, we saw some of the same trends from New York carry over to London (i.e. Chocolate Brownie and Big Big Shapes). But we also witnessed some new things happening too. London Fashion Week is one that cultivates young talent and celebrates the weird eccentric. Organizations like the Woolmark Prize and Fashion East assist in discovering the next up-and-coming designers like Charlotte Knowles and Asai. There's also a healthy helping of established designers like Burberry, Erdem, and Simone Rocha for an intriguing and well balanced mix.
This season, London Fashion Week designers seemed to all be in sync with what people will be wearing come fall of this year. That's not at all to say that everything is homogenous, but instead that everything made sense this season. Designers excelled at what they do best and translated their visions for the collection with aplomb. Things felt familiar yet still refreshingly new. London Fashion Week inspired me to want to try everything! Wear everything! See everything! The collections shown made you feel excitement for what is to come in the future.
Ahead, the five trends from London Fashion Week that we can't wait to try ourselves.
Hanging On By A Thread
Fall and winter might be all about chunky knits and big coats, but dresses and tops are getting a delicate touch. Straps keep getting strappier and thinner. It might be cold outside but we're baring it all once the outerwear comes off.
The New Checkerboard Print
This may be the next black and white print to look out for. While the checkerboard print is still very much alive, a swirly psychedelic print is also being utilized for a graphic look. From a remixed zebra print to a galaxy inspired look, the print can take on many forms and can be dressed up or down. The choice is yours.
Royal Blue
Pantone's color of the year for 2020 is "classic blue", but when autumn hits it will be morphing into a royal blue. And what better place to debut a royal color than in England itself? Wear it duo-toned in a monochromatic two-piece or as your next evening look.
Study Hall
During New York Fashion Week we had big boarding school energy, but during London Fashion Week we have big library energy. Reconsider the clothing you're wearing for study hall and when cramming for finals. Tried-and-true worn in knits with an easy midi skirt is an outfit meant for outside of the library too.
Patched Up
Carrie Bradshaw's famous newsprint dress gets a colorful update. With a collaged effect, it's not just the news that's fit for print. The collections included a fusion of the patchwork look and newspaper print. An easy way to wear a print without it getting too chaotic.
