As you’ve likely heard me mention recently, Londoners are my current style crush. A recent jaunt across the pond reminded me just how great the sartorial inspo is all over town, whether you’re lined up outside the coolest bakery in Shoreditch or wandering the picture perfect streets of Notting Hill.
There are always those quintessentially British pieces, if that’s your cup of tea—classic trenches, wool blazers, tweed, plaid scarves, with an air of quiet luxury. Then, there are the micro-trends you can’t help but notice when you’re visiting a new city. From effortless accessories to easy cool, easy outerwear to really good boots, here’s everything the cool kids are wearing in London right now.
Rain-ready outerwear is obviously a must when contending with London’s weather. The direction is oversized—truly the bigger the better. I size (way) up and will shop from the men’s section to get the fit.
Loads of investment-worthy chocolate brown accessories. Of note: Loewe bags, leather opera gloves, plus a lot of good caps and hats.
There were lots of very low-key looks punched up with cheery knits. Bright colors and Fair Isle styles, very much that vintage, après-ski energy. Also, the sweater-as-a-scarf trend truly knows no borders—a “jumper” draped over your coat’s shoulders was very much a thing.
Whether they were relaxed, straight-legged, or downright baggy, a faded black wash was definitely the main take-away here.
Although they typically lean tough, biker boots (which were everywhere) had the mood of being a little more polished. Think scuff-free styles paired with softer and more tailored looks.
