London Fashion Week has wrapped, leaving a trail of creative, slightly eccentric, and brilliantly wearable ideas. But you don't need a front-row ticket to capture that energy. Here's how to distill that runway magic into your closet now.
1. The Reimagined Leather Piece
Leather is a constant
in London, but for Spring/Summer 2027, it’s less about biker grit and more about elevated design. At Mulberry's highly anticipated show, new creative director Christopher Kane reinterpreted the house’s legacy in leather goods into clothing. Think leather coats with unique crenellated details or dresses that mimic the shape of the iconic Bayswater bag. Street style stars followed suit, with leather suits and sharp leather pencil skirts appearing outside the shows. How to wear it: Look beyond the standard jacket. A well-cut pair of leather trousers, a structured leather dress, or even a tailored blazer with leather lapels adds a touch of this polished rebellion. Pair it with softer textures like a simple knit or a silk blouse to make the leather the undeniable focus.
2. Tailoring with a Softer Side
Where Paris polishes and Milan glamorizes, London experiments—and that's especially true of its tailoring. This season, designers moved away from stiff, formal suits toward a more relaxed and romantic interpretation. Erdem, a long-time London favorite, masterfully played with the tension between masculine and feminine, setting tailored jackets and waistcoats against delicate lace and sheer fabrics. At Bora Aksu, structured shoulders and masculine closures were softened with romantic details drawn from 17th-century art. The key is structure that doesn't feel restrictive. Look for a blazer with a slightly softer construction or trousers that have movement and a wider leg. It’s the precision of tailoring combined with the ease needed for everyday life.
3. The Sheer or Lace Layer
Vulnerability was a surprising and compelling theme on the London runways. Simone Rocha, a designer known for her layered, protective silhouettes, deliberately stripped things back, showing sheer dresses and exposed underpinnings to create a feeling that was more personal and less perfect. This idea of romantic, gothic-tinged sheerness appeared elsewhere, with lace bodysuits and transparent overlays adding texture and drama. Don’t be intimidated. The everyday way to adopt this trend is through layering. A sheer blouse under a tailored waistcoat or blazer adds a hint of texture without being overly revealing. A lace-trimmed camisole peeking out from under a cashmere sweater achieves the same effect with a nod to London’s punk-meets-pretty aesthetic.
4. A Pop of Saturated Color
London's reputation for gray skies was defied on the runways with bold, optimistic color. Designers pushed back against classic black with vibrant shades of cobalt, acid green, and rich purples. This wasn't just an accent; entire looks were rendered in a single, powerful hue. The key to making this work is confidence. A brightly colored coat over an otherwise neutral outfit is the simplest and most effective way to capture this spirit. If a full coat feels like too much, start smaller. An electric blue bag, a pair of emerald green shoes, or even a bold, painterly floral print on a skirt can provide that intentional, energetic splash of color that defined the season.
5. The Punk-Infused Knit
London’s punk soul is never far from the surface. This season, it came through in knitwear that was anything but basic. At Chopova Lowena, a brand known for its punk-folkloric clash, knits were part of an eclectic mix of clashing prints and clever layers. On the streets, showgoers were spotted in everything from fuzzy, avant-garde fabrics to lavender knit sets with scalloped details. To bring this into your wardrobe, look for a sweater or knitted dress with a rebellious detail. This could be a deconstructed element, an interesting texture, an exposed seam, or even a slightly oversized and distressed cardigan. It’s about taking a cozy staple and giving it an edge that feels personal and a little bit undone—the very essence of modern London style.
