The 13 trends you need to know from this season’s edition of London Fashion Week, from lace and ruffles to suits and shirting.
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1/13 ACE ASYMMETRIES: Asymmetrical hemlines and wonky, layered silhouettes were seen in abundance across the catwalks of London, adding a voluminous sense of moment to skirts, dresses and even tops. (From left: JW Anderson, Ashish, Antonio Berardi, Eudon Choi)
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2/13 WINTER WARMERS: A rich, jewelled palette anchored several collections. Reds, greens and purples added an unusually autumnal warmth to the spring offer. (From left: Jasper Conran, AV Robertson, Margaret Howell, Roksanda)
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3/13 TO THE BOUDOIR: Slinky sleepwear sashayed into prominence, including pretty slips and lingerie-style dresses, often edged in lace. In a more masculine direction, silky pyjama shirts, slouchy trousers, shorts and dressing gowns were also spotted. (From left: Ashley Williams, Burberry, Teatum Jones, Sharon Wauchob)
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4/13 ROMANTIC RUFFLES: Piles of peplums, tiers of frills and heaps of ruffles continued as a key story this season, adding a romantic flounce to a range of feminine pieces. (From left: Erdem, Mulberry, Simone Rocha, Huishan Zhang)
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5/13 CHECKS, PLEASE: Picnic-style gingham checks were a graphic pattern that popped out in London. There were both minichecks and supersized versions in reds, blues and blacks. (From left: Jasper Conran, Peter Jensen, Shrimps, Pringle of Scotland)
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6/13 HISTORY LESSONS: Some designers looked to the past to imbue their collections with historic silhouettes and old-fashioned details, such as bold bell sleeves and structured peplums. Burberry led the way. (From left: Marques'Almeida, Burberry, Mother of Pearl, Simone Rocha)
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7/13 OVER THE TOP: Layers of lace and tulle were a key element this season. They were often used as girly flourishes, such as the light layers that topped skirts, dresses and even trousers across the catwalks. (From left: Osman, Christopher Kane, Margaret Howell, Emilia Wickstead)
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8/13 PICK YOUR PINK: Colour was the key across London. A palette of pinks stood out, running the gamut from pretty pastels through to punchy shades. (From left: Bora Aksu, Molly Goddard, Preen, Topshop Unique)
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9/13 SHIRT TALES: Look out for shirting for spring 17 – both literally, as deconstructed or updated wrapped, panelled and oversized button-through shirts, or as classic shirting fabrics and elements reworked into new pieces. (From left: Teatum Jones, Eudon Choi, Pringle of Scotland, Joseph)
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10/13 CALL TO ARMS: Although shoulders remain an area of focus, sleeves also came to the fore on the London runways. Puffed-up shoulders, leg-of-mutton sleeves and other statement designs were all noted. (From left: Marques'Almeida, Ashley Williams, Osman, Preen)
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11/13 EARN YOUR STRIPES: Set your attention to stripes – from classic pyjama styles to school-blazer stripes through to bold graphic lines. (From left: Burberry, Jasper Conran, Margaret Howell, Mulberry)
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12/13 SUPER SUITING: The dress won this season, but the trouser suit is a trend to watch. Boxy blazers topped skinny cigarette pants, wider culottes or swishy, slouchy trousers. (From left: Ashley Williams, Roksanda, Toga, Huishan Zhang)
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13/13 HELLO, YELLOW: Much like the pops of pink, there was a wide breadth of yellow tones on show for this summery season. They ranged from palest sherbet yellow to neon and punchy marigold. (From left: Preen, Emilia Wickstead, Versus Versace, Topshop Unique)
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