London Fashion Week Street Style: How to Get the Looks
All Images Courtesy of Romina Introini @romulux
London’s fashion set embraced bold colour combinations, prints and patterns.
London has always been a city of out-there fashion choices. From its rebellious punk roots and boundary-pushing designers like Vivienne Westwood andAlexander McQueen, it’s a place where style meets bold creativity. And this season at London Fashion Week, the streets were just as captivating as the catwalks. While the runways showcased stunning collections from Burberry to Simone Rocha, outside the shows, attendees were flaunting their own statement looks.
London’s fashion set embraced bold colours, prints and checks mixed with playful abandon. Whether it was head-to-toe print-on-print or a single pattern grounding an otherwise understated outfit, the street style was a feast for the eyes—vibrant, fun, and irresistibly shoppable. Check out our top picks for incorporating these statement London Fashion Week Street Style looks into your wardrobe now.
Merlot Leather Jackets
The Little Leather Jacket is back but this time it’s red-toned. Choose shades of merlot or oxblood to nail the look. Styling wise, well, bombers and cropped styles reigned supreme, stand collars were everywhere as were exaggerated pocket flaps and the barn jacket style also broke through in leather versions too.
Team your Merlot Leather Jacket with the perfect pencil skirt like this Dries Van Noten skirt, £615
Anna Wintour in her Merlot Leather Jacket
Get The Merlot leather jacket Look
Tartan
The London fashion crowd honoured Vivienne Westwood’s and Alexander McQueen’s iconic love for traditional Scottish tartan, showcasing their favourite checked pieces during Fashion Week. This timeless pattern was reimagined in everything from oversized blazers to tailored trousers, mixing heritage with a modern twist. Now, you can embrace the trend too, as high street and designer stores alike are filled with tartan essentials—perfect for adding a bold, Scottish-inspired flair to your autumn wardrobe.
Team a tartan skirt with the jacket shape of the moment - the barn jacket.
Get The Tartan Look
Red Dresses
We are talking red to match London buses and pillarboxes. Not a shade up or down will do. This vibrant hue added drama and sophistication to every silhouette. Whether in flowing maxi dresses, tailored midis, or structured minis, the red dress dominated the streets, often paired with minimal accessories to let the colour do the talking. Just add matching lipstick and you’re good to go, you siren you.
Why keep a red dress for eveningwear?
Pixie Geldoff chooses a nipped in red dress wit buttons and frills
Get The Red Dress Look
Sporty Bomber Jackets
Drawing inspiration from motorsport and varsity styles, these jackets bring a mix of retro flair and contemporary cool. With oversized fits, striking logos, and vibrant colour blocks, they were styled over everything from dresses to denim, proving their versatility. Whether layered casually or worn as a statement piece, sporty bomber jackets are the perfect way to inject some high-octane energy into your wardrobe this season.
A sporty racing jacket literally goes with anything, including a tutu and snowboots
The perfect throw-on for on-the-go style
Get The Sporty Bomber Look
Heritage Checks
Heritage checks, like the classic Prince of Wales pattern, were a favourite among the London fashion set this season, bringing a refined edge to street style looks. From sharp tailored suits to oversized coats, these timeless checks added a touch of sophistication and understated elegance. Whether you're opting for a head-to-toe tailored look or just adding a check blazer into your wardrobe, this heritage trend is a must-have for autumn, effortlessly blending tradition with contemporary style.
A heritage check in tailoring never goes out of style.
Get the heritage check look
