There's something about the first glimpse of spring sunshine after a dreary winter that makes London feel like an entirely different city. The parks fill up, Soho restaurants spill out onto the pavement, and suddenly everyone seems to be walking around with an iced matcha in hand, but most noticeable of all is the style shift.
For months, Londoners have been buried beneath a uniform of heavy outerwear, but the moment temperatures begin to climb, we shed these layers to reveal what's been hidden beneath for the last six months: personality. Don't get me wrong, we all do our best to express ourselves with our outfits in winter, but unencumbered by practicality and the constant need to stay warm and dry, Londoners burst into spring with print, colour and kitch accessories. It's also the point in the year where you can spot the beginnings of new-season trends starting to take shape. Without the bulky coats, the details are easier to spot, from the silhouettes people are gravitating towards to the small styling tweaks that make a look feel fresh.
In the spate of sunny days we've been experiencing lately, I started paying closer attention to the outfits passing me by as I moved through the city, and noticed a pattern. From new denim washes to the return of a beloved noughties accessory, below are the five trends stylish Londoners are loving for Spring. Read on to learn more.
5 TRENDS STYLISH LONDONERS ARE WEARING FOR SPRING 2026:
1. INDIGO DENIM
STYLE NOTES: Indigo denim started gaining traction towards the end of last year, but now spring is here the trend has really taken off. Filling a gap in the denim spectrum for pieces that work within the 'quiet luxury' space, indigo denim feels smarter, refined, and polished, while still offering versatility. An indigo denim shirt would blend easily within your workwear wardrobe, while an indigo pair of bootcut jeans can flit between your casual and evening looks.
Shop Indigo Denim:
A wardrobe essential.
An office-friendly pair.
Make a statement.
Skirt season is here!
For the essentials only.
2. SKINNY SCARVES
STYLE NOTES: If you fell head over heels in love with the triangle scarf and its ability to completely transform any outfit, then you're going to be a huge fan of the skinny scarf. Its versatility comes from its many reference points: it's knitted like the triangle scarf making it perfect for transitional dressing, its connection to noughties style adds a vintage touch to your outfit, and the occasionwear trend of adding delicate silk scarves to dresses means that minimal iterations can be elegant.
Shop Skinny Scarves:
Liven up an oversized tee.
The perfect shade of pink.
For minimalists.
This will go with everything.
For a 70s moment.
3. GARDENING SHOES
STYLE NOTES: A trend that started on the streets of Columbia Road flower market with the Plasticana Gardana Clogs and their months long waiting list has evolved into a bonafide trend for Spring 2026. A natural evolution from our obsession with the Birkenstock Boston's teamed with a desire for something a bit more practical (suede and April showers don't mix) has lead to the coolest of East London folk wearing something not too disimilar from what's in your dad's garden shed. Styled right and they carry a 'slow living' vibe. Keep outfits pared back with natural textures like denim, hemp or cotton, and either lean into that palette with neutral, textured socks or add a pop of colour with a red or yellow pair.
Shop Gardening Shoes:
The originals.
Ground a bohemian look with a rustic pair.
A sleeker take.
Just add slouchy jeans.
Team with red socks and straight leg jeans.
4. Polkadots
STYLE NOTES: Some people will say that polkadots are dead this season, but what's actually dead is what I call the 'ditsy polkadot'. Like ditsy florals, the dots are small and repeated en masse and can, in my opinion, really date whatever they're printed on. This season, polkadots are graphic. They're large, or spaced wide-apart, or colour-blocked, or textured, and they're to be played with.
Shop Polkadots:
The lace hem trend is still going strong.
A gorgeous blouse you could wear with the matching skirt or jeans.
Use as a head scarf or belt around tailored trousers.
What a set!
The perfect addition to an oversized blazer.
5. FUNNEL NECK JACKETS
STYLE NOTES: A trend that can be traced back to the sartorial genius that is Phoebe Philo and her eponymous collection, the funnel-neck jacket has worked its way off the runway and onto the high-street via brands such as Altuzzara, Khaite and Nanushka. For spring, buttery soft leather styles are the choice of Londoners, styled with everything from column skirts to slouchy jeans and tailored trousers.
Shop Funnel Neck Jackets:
The cropped fit lends itself perfectly to wide-leg jeans and a-line skirts.
A timeless investment.
Khaki leather is a great addition to a neutral wardrobe.
Oversized with a vintage touch.
A smarter iteration.