Our pick of four surprisingly wearable trends from LFW.
In its usual whirlwind style, London Fashion Week has hit the smoke and departed again, unleashing its glamour and drama upon us and then making us wait months to see more.
Happily, we have Instagram to pore over until then – and how we loved seeing the AW2020 key trends sprinkled across the little squares. To whet your appetite for the year ahead, we have rounded up four actually wearable trends we adored and can’t wait to snap up and, most importantly, keep beyond a five-minute flirtation (we’re not into trends that’ll be gone before you blink). With sustainability at the forefront of our minds, here’s our pick with which to emulate the catwalks – and always remember: buy less but buy better.
CREDIT Roland Mouret
Fret not. Ill-fitting trench coats, large-rimmed glasses, dodgy mullets and bad mom jeans remain very much where they should be – in the past. Glitter, metallics and shoulder pads, however, are very much back with a bang. Think coulda/shoulda worn it clubbing. Be brave and go bold. Want to wear it? These are our hot buys.
Dip your toes in with this rather fabulous wrap-sequin dress.
Stand out from the crowd in this sparkly sequined blazer.
If you don’t want to go all out, then give a stylish nod with this sparktacular clutch.
CREDIT Erdem
Houndstooth was all over London Fashion Week and we are huge fans. There is something so classic and utterly timeless about black and white. It goes with everything and will last you a lifetime.
These slingbacks look great paired with some blue or black crop flared jeans.
These fantastically priced trousers (don’t let the word ‘leggings’ put you off) are super cool and look way more expensive than they are.
This is, without a doubt, a serious investment piece. We are in love with all of the Blaze Milano collection .The unique curved pocket detail makes our heart skip a beat.
CREDIT: Mark Fast
We are not talking about a touch of neon here. We’re talking hardcore, raver-style neon, mostly courtesy of the ever-brilliant Mark Fast. Don’t run for the hills (or the nearest field circa 1997); neon is surprisingly flattering and complimentary to most skin tones. Neon neophyte? We suggest you go with just a touch.
This half-zipped sweater will add the perfect neon pop to any outfit.
Be loud and proud in this neon yellow jacket. If you’re going to take this trend seriously, then this spectacular jacket is the one for you. It will also look amazing on the slopes.
For a quieter, subtler approach, these trainers will jazz your look.
CREDIT Burberry
We knew there was a reason we kept our collection of checked shirts! Oh, how pleased we are to see this trend come around again. Some things just never go out of style.
Wear this checked sweatshirt oversized and partly tucked into a pair of jeans for that chic French look.
Inspired by Dolly Parton, this beautiful faux fur coat is a guaranteed heirloom piece.
The shape and colour of this beautiful coat makes us swoon. We’d wear it with a crisp white shirt, jeans or black tailored trousers. Perfection.
February 2020
By Lucy Abletshauser
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Happily, we have Instagram to pore over until then – and how we loved seeing the AW2020 key trends sprinkled across the little squares. To whet your appetite for the year ahead, we have rounded up four actually wearable trends we adored and can’t wait to snap up and, most importantly, keep beyond a five-minute flirtation (we’re not into trends that’ll be gone before you blink). With sustainability at the forefront of our minds, here’s our pick with which to emulate the catwalks – and always remember: buy less but buy better.
Eighties
CREDIT Roland Mouret
Fret not. Ill-fitting trench coats, large-rimmed glasses, dodgy mullets and bad mom jeans remain very much where they should be – in the past. Glitter, metallics and shoulder pads, however, are very much back with a bang. Think coulda/shoulda worn it clubbing. Be brave and go bold. Want to wear it? These are our hot buys.
NET-A-PORTER
Michael Michael Kors, Sequin Wrap Dress, £195Dip your toes in with this rather fabulous wrap-sequin dress.
My Theresa
Norma Kamali, Sequin Blazer, £381Stand out from the crowd in this sparkly sequined blazer.
IRIS Fashion
Jerome Dreyfuss , Metallic Clic Clac Clutch, £215If you don’t want to go all out, then give a stylish nod with this sparktacular clutch.
Houndstooth/ Black and white
CREDIT Erdem
Houndstooth was all over London Fashion Week and we are huge fans. There is something so classic and utterly timeless about black and white. It goes with everything and will last you a lifetime.
John Lewis
Carvela Houndstooth Slingback Shoes, £99These slingbacks look great paired with some blue or black crop flared jeans.
Zara
Houndstooth Leggings, £19.99These fantastically priced trousers (don’t let the word ‘leggings’ put you off) are super cool and look way more expensive than they are.
Net A Porter
Blaze Milano, Linen Blazer, £1,285This is, without a doubt, a serious investment piece. We are in love with all of the Blaze Milano collection .The unique curved pocket detail makes our heart skip a beat.
Neon
CREDIT: Mark Fast
We are not talking about a touch of neon here. We’re talking hardcore, raver-style neon, mostly courtesy of the ever-brilliant Mark Fast. Don’t run for the hills (or the nearest field circa 1997); neon is surprisingly flattering and complimentary to most skin tones. Neon neophyte? We suggest you go with just a touch.
John Lewis
French Connection, Mila Half Zip Jumper, £65This half-zipped sweater will add the perfect neon pop to any outfit.
Harvey Nichols
BACON, Neon Yellow Quilted Jacket, £510Be loud and proud in this neon yellow jacket. If you’re going to take this trend seriously, then this spectacular jacket is the one for you. It will also look amazing on the slopes.
Farfetch
Veja Trainers, £105For a quieter, subtler approach, these trainers will jazz your look.
Checks
CREDIT Burberry
We knew there was a reason we kept our collection of checked shirts! Oh, how pleased we are to see this trend come around again. Some things just never go out of style.
M&S
Soft touch Checked Sweatshirt, £19.50Wear this checked sweatshirt oversized and partly tucked into a pair of jeans for that chic French look.
Shrimps
River Coat, £695Inspired by Dolly Parton, this beautiful faux fur coat is a guaranteed heirloom piece.
Matches
Sara Battaglia, Double-Breasted Check Coat, £253The shape and colour of this beautiful coat makes us swoon. We’d wear it with a crisp white shirt, jeans or black tailored trousers. Perfection.
February 2020
By Lucy Abletshauser
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