London's fashion scene has always celebrated young talent. As seasons go by, however, these designers are growing up and evolving into formidable businesses thanks to their creative/business savvy. For Spring 2020, the old and new guards veered into new territory while remaining faithful to their roots, which made for one of the strongest London showings in recent memory. Before we head to the Milan swing, here's a look back at the 10 biggest runway trends from London Fashion Week.
Slime Green
Roberta Einer
Bold neon greens in eye-catching hues lit up the runways at Christopher Kane and Mark Fast. The jarring color proved a hit in shirt-dresses and lace dresses alike.
Radiant Ruffles
Bora Asku
Ruffles are by no means new, but they were used in exaggerated shapes and big proportions in many collections including Molly Goddard and Huishan Zhang.
Check Mate
Burberry
Panels of checks and plaids in black and white (Burberry) and bright colors (Rejina Pyo) were widely used on dresses and tailored suits.
Pastel Power
Roberta Einer
Powdered blues, pale pinks and a combination of the two took hold on the runways for Emilia Wickstead and Roberta Einer in everything from sheer dresses to billowy separates.
Fantastic Fringe
JW Anderson
Long heavy fringe came adorned on sleeves like at Burberry or on entire dresses ala Mark Fast. One common theme, however, is that bigger is almost certainly better.
In Motion
Roland Mouret
This season, ease and movement are one of the biggest themes designers explored, with diaphanous gowns and flowy dresses in chiffon fabrics adding another dimension of fluidity for spring.
Flower Power
Erdem
Floral prints are bigger, more colorful, and extra bold this season, with Richard Quinn's show-stopping rose numbers leading the way and Erdem's floor-length dresses getting some floral love as well.
Rounded Shoulders
Christopher Kane
The silhouette of the season in London is dresses and tops with round, sloped shoulders. The effect carries over to the sleeves, with rounded lines giving a powerful shape.
Sheer Brilliance
House of Holland
Sheer fabrics were utilized across varying levels, from see-through sleeve details at Toga to full-on naked dressing at Emilia Wickstead. Layering and undergarments take sheer dressing to wearable territory.
Oversized Tops
Marques Almeida
Baggy shirts, oversized jackets and extra-long tops were seen everywhere from Marques Almeida to Roksanda. Their big proportions were paired with either no pants or slim trousers.
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