Written by Sydney Wasserman

Everyone knows London is a hotbed for forward fashion. Taking cues from legends like Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Ossie Clark, today’s Brit designers—from Burberry and Tom Ford to exciting young names like Christopher Kane and J.W. Anderson and rising next-gen labels like Marques’Almeida and Emilia Wickstead—all march to the beat of their own drum. And yet there are still a few things they can all agree on... Click through to discover the top trends from London Fashion Week.

3D FLORALS
Appliqué and embroidery texturize spring's floral arrangement.

(From left: Matthew Williamson, Sister by Sibling, Mary Katrantzou)

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Mid-Century Modern

The glamorous '50s move forward with re-inspired pencil-skirt and shift-dress silhouettes.

(From left: House of Holland, Burberry Prorsum, Erdem)

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Deconstruction

For those who cannot commit to a full ensemble, designers offered plenty of creatively cut-out options.

(From left: Christopher Kane, J.W. Anderson, Marques'Almeida)

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Skirts Over Pants

Watch out for this new layered look: Designers have elegantly paired skirt-and-pant.

(From left: Osman, Simone Rocha, Roksanda Ilincic)

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Plasticized

Nylon: Next season's fabric of choice.

(From left: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, Thomas Tait, Jonathan Saunders)

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Ironic Sweaters

Known for their dry humor, Brit tastemakers continued to drive the novelty sweater trend.

(From left: Sister by Sibling, Markus Lupfer, Christopher Kane)

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Warm-Weather Leather

Leather in June? Summers in London may have inspired this rich trend.

(From left: Tom Ford, Mulberry, J.W. Anderson)

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Train Dresses

Designers encouraged a dramatic entrance with a striking new length.

(From left: Emilia Wickstead, Temperley, Antonio Berardi)