I Studied Stylish Londoners to Work Out Which Trends Will Dominate in 2026—These 5 Stood Out
From directional outerwear to softer, romantic silhouettes, these are the London fashion trends that are going to dominate 2026—and I’ve been quietly seeing them everywhere, already.
London has always been the city I look to when I want to understand where fashion is actually headed. While other fashion capitals are great at perfecting what’s already popular, London is where experimentation, individuality and real-life dressing collide—and that’s exactly why its trends tend to feel so long-lasting.
Lately, I’ve found myself paying even closer attention to what people are wearing on London's streets. Maybe it’s because the city’s style feels increasingly wearable yet expressive, or maybe it’s because London fashion has an unmatched ability to make trends feel personal rather than prescribed. Either way, the outfits I keep screenshotting aren’t about fleeting micro-trends—they’re about pieces and ideas that look like they’ll stick around.
Now, I'm looking ahead to 2026. And already a handful of London fashion trends keep cropping up that you best believe I'm bookmarking for the New Year. Below are the five London fashion trends I think will shape the way we get dressed in 2026—and why I’m already taking notes.
Should you find yourself in the mood to shop, I've also provided quick links to my favourite pieces for emulating these trends. Enjoy!
5 London Fashion Trends That Will Dominate 2026:
1. Sage Green
Style Notes: Sage green will be quietly taking over the city in 2026—it's soft, muted, and surprisingly easy to style. It adds just the right amount of colour while still keeping that understated London minimalism.
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2. Statement Flats
Style Notes: Statement flats are officially the cool-girl alternative to heels in LDN. Be it Tabis, Mary Janes, or studded ballets, an eye-catching pair of flats is the best way to elevate your outfit (without sacrificing comfort).
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3. Pinstripes
Style Notes: Pinstripes aren't exactly new, but they're having a real moment in London right now. Smart, slightly androgynous, and always chic, they have the ability to make even the simplest outfit feel intentional.
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Proof that jeans can be anything but boring.
4. Suede Trenches
Style Notes: Suede trenches are stepping in as the cooler, softer alternative to classic leather and cotton styles. The rich texture gives outerwear that effortless, quietly luxurious feel London does so well. I'd recommend buying some suede protector too, so you can enjoy your suede trench for years to come.
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Whatever the hue, brown suede coats are always a winner.
5. Romantic Maxi Skirts
Style Notes: Floaty, romantic maxi skirts are proving their year-round credentials, with Londoners leaning into sheer layers, soft checks and fluid silhouettes. Styled with sharp outerwear or chunky knits, they strike that perfect balance between feminine and grounded.
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Katie is a freelance contributor for Who What Wear UK. She has been writing freelance since early 2022, after completing her Master's in Media and Journalism at Newcastle University. Her main focus so far has been writing for interior design titles, most notably Ideal Home. She started out writing ecommerce content for a number of interiors titles, including Homes & Gardens, Real Homes, and Gardeningetc., before moving on to become a regular contributor to Ideal Home's digital news team. She also writes for woman&home. More recently, Katie has started writing around different topics including health and wellness, fashion and beauty. She loves consuming fashion and beauty content most of all, and is always on the hunt for ways to elevate her style. She has a particular passion for skincare, and is always up for trying new products that might help her skin glow. Katie lives in Leeds with her partner, and when she's not reading (and writing) fashion and beauty content, she's probably out for a long walk with a flat white in hand.