London Fashion Week is almost over for another season so there's just enough time to take a peek at the trends that will define your wardrobe towards the end of this year.
Your fingers and toes might be thawing out in the warmer weather but that doesn't mean it's time to forget about winter. In the world of fashion we're already looking forward to a new cold spell - it's Autumn Winter 2015….
Tactile Neutrals - Neon and bright colours have taken a giant side step to make way for much softer shades of camel and caramel this season. Seen at Topshop and Pringle, a whole spectrum of tonal neutral colours were enlivened with clever textural details suggesting that a tactile quality is what we should look for in our winter jumpers rather than concentrated block colour.
Colour-pop collars and shoes - If we must indulge in pops of pink, yellow, orange and red then it has to be a la 'Shrimps', a faux fur fashion label by young London-based designer Hannah Weiland. Collars and shoe tips are the best subtle accents to accessorise a simple, clean ensemble rather than pilling on the fluff and looking like an awkward yeti.
Pink and fluffy - Speaking of fluff, we've seen pink pop-up repeatedly during our five day tour of LFW shows and presentations. From the puffball finale dress at J. JS Lee to blush pink coats and candy handbags at Mulberry and frothy full tulle skirts at Molly Goddard, it seems a rosy glow will follow us right into Autumn Winter 15.
80s revival - Designer of the moment J.W. Anderson (hailed as the new Christopher Kane) brought an 80s rave to the catwalk with The Human League echoing around the sound systems and the models' giant earrings bobbing along to the beat. However this shouldn't give anyone carte blanche to dig out 1980s monstrosities in the name of fashion. Eighties style is flattering when the quality of the garment reflects the type of high-end craftsmanship seen at J.W. but it's difficult to replicate so we suggest taking the colour and vibrancy of the 80s and incorporating this feeling into one part of your outfit, whether that's oversized earrings, a metallic top or a colourful coat.
Party dresses - Every girl loves a fancy dress and it seems London's designers do too with most collections to date featuring a selection of evening appropriate dresses. Best for all-out sex kitten glamour was Julien Macdonald and his perfectly proportioned model army. However us mere mortals might struggle to feel comfortable in those unforgiving figure-hugging gowns so we're looking to Scottish designer Holly Fulton for a whole collection of floaty and feminine dresses, high-waisted trousers and delicate folded chiffon tops that are appropriate for both work and family parties.
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