By London Fashion Week has just ended, but the best street style from the five days of shows will undoubtedly linger in our memories. London street style is known for being eclectic and experimental, no matter the season, but this time, many standout elegant looks emerged. There’s been plenty of chatter about loud trends making a comeback for spring 2025, yet elegance remains very much in play.
As I mentioned, London fashion can be quite bold, but I also find a lot of classic trend inspiration whenever I study style in the city. As proof, I’ve highlighted ten standout trends spotted on the streets of London during fashion week that feel fresh this year while also fitting the elegant description for one reason or another. Some are color trends, some outerwear, some shoes, and so on—and all are completely wearable while signaling that the person sporting them is a true fashion insider. Keep scrolling to see these elegant LFW street style trends I speak of and shop them for yourself to wear in 2025.
1. Butter Yellow
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Among a sea of neutral colors on the streets of London, there were a few color trends that stood out. One of them was pale yellow, which is always elegant on its own or combined with other hues.
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Posse
Rio Linen Shift Jacket
Reformation
Hays Knit Two Piece
2. Funnel-Neck Jackets
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I’m happy to report that the funnel-neck outerwear trend is carrying over into spring. It elevates an outfit in an instant and is a dead giveaway that the wearer is a fashion person.
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Nour Hammour
Rue Leather Jacket
COS
Trapeze Wool-Blend Coat
3. Denim-on-Denim
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While jeans and a denim shirt is the classic Canadian tuxedo, it being London, I actually spotted quite a few examples of denim midi skirts with matching shirts or jackets.
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Madewell
Cocoon-Sleeve Denim Lady Jacket
Madewell
Pleated Denim Midi Skirt in Essex Wash
4. Leather Trench Coats
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A trench coat is the quintessential Londoner wardrobe staple, and our very own Kristen Nichols played the part of a native well in her camel one. She wasn’t alone—I spotted several leather trench coats on the streets, all of which looked far more luxe than a traditional trench.
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Aritzia
Babaton New Tabloid Trench Coat
Banana Republic
Leather Trench Coat
5. Cream Handbags
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Londoners are ready to swap their black bags for cream, which is just as versatile as brown, black, and navy (maybe even more so).
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BOTTEGA VENETA
Lauren 1980 Small Intrecciato Leather Clutch
Staud
The Dude Shoulder Bag
6. Neckties
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Perhaps one of the freshest (and also most polarizing) trends on the streets of LFW was neckties. Given that the S/S 25 runways were littered with them, this trend doesn’t come as I surprise, but it was exciting to see the unexpected ways in which showgoers styled them.
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J.Crew
Italian Silk Repp Tie in Dot
MANGO
Smooth Micro-Structured Tie
7. Capelets
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Capes have been a popular elegant trend this winter, but as we transition into the warmer months, you can expect to see the spring version of the trend: capelets. They look especially chic over (or as part of) a dress.
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Marina Moscone
Twisted Satin Capelet
ZARA
100% Leather Zipper Cape
8. Dark-Wash Flared Jeans
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In case you haven’t heard over the past couple of weeks, flared jeans are very much back, and the most elegant way to wear them is in a dark wash.
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Gap
High Rise ’70s Flare Jeans in Dark Wash
DL1961
Rachel Ultra High Rise Flare Jeans
9. Patent Leather Shoes
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The patent leather shoe trend is another one that’s made the jump from 2024 to 2025, and I have a hunch it’s going to be even more popular this year. The fashion crowd in London seemed to be partial to flat patent leather shoes.
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ZARA
Faux Patent Leather Moccasin
ALAÏA
Criss Cross Patent-Leather Ballet Flats
10. Oversize Suiting
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Oversize suiting was a standout trend on the Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta S/S 25 runways, and the London crowd fully embraced it for the F/W 25 shows.
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The Frankie Shop
Bea Blazer in Chocolate
The Frankie Shop
Bea Suit Pants in Chocolate
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