The shortest fashion week of the four big cities leaned heavily to their British roots this season, a sentiment that rings louder considering the backdrop of Brexit still looming over the country. From oversize pilgrim collars at JW Anderson to romantic garden dresses at Erdem, designers interpreted these traditional English references with forward-looking silhouettes and thoughtful fabrications. See, below, for eight of the biggest trends from London Fashion Week.
Related | The 9 Biggest Trends From NYFW
Puff Piece
Halpern
Loud bubble shapes, from Halpern's multi-colored frocks to exploding skirts at Richard Quinn, take the voluminous trend to the next level.
Plenty of Plumes
Ashley Williams
In London, feathers became the focal point rather than an afterthought as seen at Ashley Williams and Richard Quinn's sculptural looks.
Houndstooth Harlequins
Ashish
Bold and contrasting houndstooth and checkerboard patterns in black and white were skewed into abstract dimensions a la David Koma or blown up into huge proportions as seen in Ashish.
Pilgrim Pride
Ashley Williams
The oversize pilgrim collar took on a modern spin from the faux fur versions at Shrimps to the romantic shapes at Erdem.
Red for Filth
Findikoglu
Bold shades of scarlet and poppy reds made a big statement at shows like Molly Goddard and Shrimps.
Disco Time
Burberry
Designers brought '80s glam to the runway with various interpretations of bold sequins, from Christopher Kane's off-kilter numbers to Burberry's seductive dresses.
English Garden
Preen
It wouldn't be a London fashion show without dreamy sheer dresses in ornate embellishments as seen at Erdem and Emilia Wickstead.
Take a Bow
Erdem
The classic pussybow tie came in oversize proportions like at Roksanda and as decorative embellishments ala JW Anderson.
Photos via Imaxtree
From Your Site Articles
- The 8 Biggest London Fashion Week Highlights for Spring 2021 - PAPER ›
- London Fashion Week Cancels Men's Shows for January 2021 - PAPER ›
- The Biggest Highlights From London Fashion Week Fall 2021 ›
- London Fashion Week Recap: Highlights From LFW Spring 2022 ›
- Highlights From London Fashion Week Spring 2023 ›
- 8 Things That Happened at London Fashion Week Fall 2023 ›
- Inside All the Big Changes Happening to 2020 Fashion Weeks ›
- London Fashion Week 2020 Will Go Digital and Gender-Neutral ›