Sandwiched between the large-scale show productions of Paris Fashion Week, The Row staged a runway for its Summer 2027 collection that was, in keeping with the brand's traditions, intimate and largely under wraps. There were the usual elements: plush carpeting, soft Parisian lighting, and of course, custom treats handed out to showgoers that they've become known for—this season that meant a sachet of mints.

Now that images have been published, we're finally able to dive into the offering. Filled with all the savvy and carefully studied features that always delight us about The Row, the collection was also notably more eclectic and bohemian. Workhorse staples like trousers and blazers lived side-by-side with crochet, fringe, and beaded items in many looks, becoming both aspirational and inspirational at once. Summer 2027 also continues with the move away from hyper-minimalism, with many looks featuring notably more color and texture than The Row is historically known to offer.

From new suiting silhouettes to the expert deployment of crochet fabrics, these are the key elements that every fashion person will look to emulate. Here, we're unpacking the summer 2027 collection's top-level takeaways and the potential new It items to know.

Modern Bohemia

Over the last few seasons, The Row has been stepping away from its signature stark aesthetic in favor of more opulence and whimsy, and summer 2027 marks even bigger departure. With this show, they seemed to declare hyper-minimalism all but deceased. Instead, what ensued was a series of looks that incorporated texture like fringe, crochet, and beading for a rising new direction we're calling modern bohemia. The key way to style it, according to this runway? An intricate top. Plain trousers and simple sandals were the outfit bases that let these one-of-a-kind pieces lap up all the attention.

All About Texture

If the arrival of opulent textures like feathers and sequins took The Row into a new era of maximalism last season, the summer 2027 collection was an evolution of where their unique take on craft is heading. For the warmer seasons, the answer was a series of looks that incorporated crochet and lace texture—whether it was a delicate tank layered over a solid long-sleeve, a lace shawl worn atop a trench coat, or a full crochet dress.

It-Item Potential: Canvas Totes

It wouldn't be a report on The Row runway if we weren't zooming in on the accessories. The shoes and bags tend to be on the fast track for It-item status, and this season, it was the canvas totes that captured our attention. The quotidian, almost downright "boring", bags stand to become one of fashion's most sought-after styles next season, if the The Row has anything to say about it.

Necklace Layering

It wasn't just that many of the models finished off outfits with a string (or several) of colored beads, but that these necklaces arrived obscured by the clothing itself. Whether that meant layered underneath a sheer top of peeking out from a semi-unbuttoned shirt, there's a new styling idea to know with jewelry—but particularly necklaces.

New Suiting SIlhouettes

Slouchy, relaxed looks, once the calling card of the brand's ready-to-wear, were all but absent on this runway, where the tailoring was decidedly more slim-fitted. Cigarette trousers and cinched-waist jackets were the heroes of The Row's fall lineup, and it indicates a larger shift that we've been taking note of across the runways this season. The close cuts and precise tailoring of the late '90s are officially back.

I don't always wear eye makeup, and when I do, I usually smudge some shadow across my upper lash line, slick on a coat of brown mascara, and call it a day. Maybe I'll add some champagne shimmer on the inner corners of my eyes or swap the brown lashes for burgundy if I'm feeling fancy. But generally, I'm much more of a statement lip and blush girl than someone who loves to play around with the lids. To each their own!

Then during Paris Fashion Week, I saw Rihanna and Inde Navarrette cosigning a very cool, yet very low-key, trend I used to obsess over in middle school: colorful bottom eyeliner. It certainly made my inner thirteen-year-old smile, but the celebs wore it in a way that felt fresh for 2026 and officially inspired me to get back on the bottom-eyeliner bandwagon. Below, check out the looks for yourself and all the products you need to recreate them this fall.

To be honest, when I saw Rihanna pull up to the Matières Fécales show on Monday September 28, the last thing on my mind was her eyeliner. But in the Getty photos that followed, I was able to get a closer look at the mogul's eye makeup and noticed a stripe of bright red along her lower waterline. She kept her top lids neutral with a gold eye shadow and fluttery black lashes, so the red really pops underneath. The line itself is also pretty minimal—no smudging or smokiness—which is, in my opinion, what makes it so intriguing; it's one of those looks that will have people leaning in to ask, "Wait, are you wearing red eyeliner?"

Then less than 24 hours later, Inde Navarrette showed up to Dior with a similar look—only this time in a dusty, denim blue. The liner was also a little more smudged than Rihanna's (celebrity makeup artist Kayli Rachelle actually used a limited-edition Dior eye shadow as liner), and it circled the top lash line as well for a monochromatic eye moment. Still, the rest of her eyes were kept minimal, which made the ring of blue really stand out. Both looks also focus on the waterline, which gives it a bit of that '90s, early 2000s edge. That said, if you're worried it might appear too "dated," using a colorful jewel-toned liner (blue, red, green, what have you) as opposed to black or brown will keep the look fresh and fashion-forward. Take it from the front-row regulars themselves.

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Bonjour, Paris! The style set has landed in the French capital for the final location of fashion month, and one of the most anticipated shows on the calendar is none other than Chloé. A-listers always abound, and this show was no different, with everyone from Claudia Schiffer to Alexa Chung in attendance. Even more noteworthy, perhaps, was Apple Martin, the 22-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, who made her runway debut.

As for the clothes, designer Chemena Kamali took a much lighter and airier approach for the spring/summer 2027 collection after all the plaid prints and wool knits from last season. This runway was largely defined by one element: eyelet. Dresses, skirt sets, and puff-sleeve tops all arrived in the delicate fabric, and since Chloé is known for setting some of the major dress trends each season (the explosion of lace trim can be credited to Kamali), this is one theme I'm already predicting will be big come spring.

Here, discover everything to know from the Chloé S/S 27 show, from the pretty new dress trend to A-list faces both on and off the runway.

2027 Trend Alert: Eyelet Dresses

Spring and summer wardrobes are where Chloé really shines, in my opinion, and this runway put the designer's warm-weather-dressing skills on full display. Nowhere was this more evident than when it came to the eyelet dress, the trend I'm earmarking for 2027 It status. Given that Chloé was the initiator of the lace-trim-dress trend, these eyelet numbers are what I predict will take their place next season.

A Pastel Palette

We just reported on the emerging pastel color trend that was all over Milan, and it appears that Paris agrees that the softer, sweeter palette is set to replace saturated shades for spring 2027.

The It Trench Coats

If there's any single item that will get us to shop next season, it's undoubtedly the trench coat. A whole section of Chloé's runway was dedicated to sweeping cape coats with flipped-up funnel necks. They're an outfit unto themselves and are equal parts Parisian polish and signature bohemia.

A-List Arrivals

The Chloé show brought out a cast of familiar celebrity faces from all walks of the creative world, including Love Story breakout star Dree Hemingway and supermodel Claudia Schiffer. Cynthia Erivo, Natasha Lyonne, Alexa Chung, Emma Mackey, and more arrived in their best boho looks for the occasion.

Pictured: Claudia Schiffer

Pictured: Cynthia Erivo

Pictured: Alexa Chung

Pictured: Dree Hemingway

Pictured: Emma Mackey

“A light shines all the more brightly because we know it cannot be held. What passes sometimes leaves more light than what remains,” Anthony Vaccarello wrote in the show notes for his Saint Laurent spring/summer 2027 runway that was just staged during Paris Fashion Week. Rumors immediately began swirling about his departure. Was it a farewell message? The designer, who has been at the helm of the French maison since 2016, hasn't given any indication of making any career moves, yet the crowd that gathered underneath the glimmering lights of the Eiffel Tower the evening of the show whispered otherwise.

Everything was cast in gold, from the looks the models walked in to the massive golden chandeliers that towered high above them. "I love gold,
it’s a magical color," Yves Saint Laurent himself once said. "When reflecting a woman, it’s the color of the sun." Vaccarello seemed to take that sentiment to heart. Gold was not a mere accent but the entire language of the collection, and it appeared as liquid lamé, burnished satin, and metallic leather that caught the light with every step. The sharp-shouldered tailoring and languid evening wear that have defined his tenure were all present but rendered in a golden glow that felt oddly wistful, as if the clothes were already becoming memories.

Whether or not the notes were a legitimate goodbye, the show still prompted a conversation around legacy and what a designer leaves behind at a house. Below, see the standout looks and the emerging trends to know for next season from Saint Laurent's spring/summer 2027 collection.

A Rumored Farewell

Was it a farewell show, or are we collectively reading into it? Vaccarello's show notes handed the rumor mill plenty to work with, and the talk of his alleged departure from Saint Laurent began almost as soon as the final model exited the runway. Fueled by the notes' wistful language and one epic spectacle of a finale, speculation naturally ensued. Vaccarello has given no public sign that he's leaving, however, and the house has not announced any change. Still, it's hard to ignore how the collection played into the mood.

The Golden Age

"Vaccarello builds his Summer 2027 collection by gilding the most iconic archetypes of the Saint Laurent wardrobe from over
the decades: the sahariennes, trenches, blouses, and wrap skirts of Monsieur Saint Laurent’s era, to the new house classics
 of Vaccarello’s invention, such as the strong-shouldered coats, voluminous blousons, and short, precise suits edged with swathes
of fur," the show notes read. "Together they evoke the golden age of Saint Laurent reimagined by Vaccarello for the present."

Brocade, Brocade, Brocade

Brocade is surging in popularity this fall, but according to this runway, the opulent texture is only set to continue its relevance throughout next season. It's a good reason to start shopping for a brocade-finished piece to invest in for the seasons to come.

Pencil-Skirt Sets

The overarching silhouette of this collection is one Vaccarello has been fine-tuning for a while now: how to style a knee-length pencil skirt. For spring/summer 2027, the idea was clear: marry the close-fitting skirt with a coordinating jacket, especially one that's boxy and '80s-inspired.

The Micro-Trend to Know: Fur-Trimmed Cuffs

The micro-trend to know for next season? None other than fur-trimmed cuffs that had us zooming in on the runway images to get a closer look. The luxe detail was a finishing touch on several structured jackets, long-sleeve minidresses, and even bodysuits, dialing up the opulence even more on these gold-jacquard pieces.

There's a special place in this world for fashion designers who can't decide between two moods and refuse to pick. Antonin Tron is one of them. For his spring/summer 2027 collection at Balmain, he pulled from the maison's early Parisian glamour designs and his own long fascination with California in the '60s and '70s. These two themes might seem like polar opposites, yet somehow, it appears they were always meant to share a closet.

The result is a woman who's grown-up and glamorous, a little glossier and tougher than you'd expect, with a sensuality that feels straight out of a movie. She could be getting dressed in a Paris atelier or driving through Death Valley at sunset listening to Jim Morrison. Honestly, she's probably doing both in the same week, but today, she sits in the front row of this Balmain show and watches the two characters she can't decide between walk the runway. Finally, there's an opportunity to channel both in one look.

The Elegant Parisian Woman

Half of this woman is a true Parisian, and she knows it. Tron went back to Pierre Balmain's archive to channel history. Think elegant gowns featuring beading and embroidery that catch the light, plus the kind of dramatic draping that made mid-century Hollywood fall in love with the maison.

Lingerie details came from an unexpected place. Tron found photographs taken backstage at one of Pierre Balmain's shows in the 1950s, with models caught mid-change, half-dressed and rushing between looks. That energy turned into bra tops, corset seaming, and satin suspender skirts worn with sheer silk lamé jacquard shirts. "These images are from Paris of the 1950s, but they could be today," Tron said. He's right. Nothing about these looks felt vintage.

Even the venue played into this mood. The show took place at the Hôtel de Maisons in the 7th arrondissement, Karl Lagerfeld's former home. Lagerfeld worked at Balmain in the '50s, so it was a very Parisian full-circle moment.

The Daring California Counterculture Woman

The other half of her is out in the desert. Tron has been fascinated by the culture and counterculture of California in the '60s and '70s for years. Think Joshua Tree, Palm Springs, Laurel Canyon, Death Valley—locales that drew artists and writers like Walter De Maria and Joan Didion. His references go all the way to Michelangelo Antonioni's Zabriskie Point and a leather-clad Jim Morrison.

You can see it most in the silky prints that look like they came out of a Los Angeles fever dream. The palette follows West Coast skies at dawn and dusk: ivory, black, mineral gray, and sundown shades of copper, gold, orange, and pale yellow.

"Animalia" Prints

Pierre Balmain loved an extravagant animal print, and Tron tapped into this with an archival take on it. Snake print shows up all over this collection, on soft oversize coats and on long, lean pants, while eel skin adds a glossy, exotic texture to jackets and trousers. The prints read more rock star than safari. If you've been wearing leopard for the last few seasons, snake feels like the natural next step, and this collection makes a pretty convincing case for it.

Tron's Take on Tailoring

Tailoring is where the Paris and California sides of this woman meet. Tron found inspiration for this aspect of the collection from the Christophe Decarnin era, who held the creative director role at the house from 2005 to 2011. This was a time when a sharp shoulder and well-tailored pants ruled this house's runway. That beautiful silhouette strikes the runway once again, highlighting the house-classic 1970s pilot jacket, which starred in Tron's Balmain debut. The sharp pants feel very much like the uniform of a '70s California rock idol.

After a few seasons of creative-director debuts, designers are finding their footing in their respective titles, and the spring/summer 2027 collections are turning out to be especially strong so far this fashion month. In Milan, there was so much to discuss, including the headline of the week: Pants are dead, and skirts are reigning supreme.

Perhaps the most buzzed-about moment was Demna's immersive store experience at Gucci. Meanwhile, Simone Bellotti at Jil Sander and Louise Trotter at Bottega Veneta both showed their best collections to date. And who could forget Prada's statement skirts, which are already shaping what next-season style looks like? Now that the style set has packed up and headed to Paris to close out fashion month, let's sit down to discuss everything we just saw at the Milan Fashion Week spring/summer 2027 shows—specifically the top seven trends to know.

The Major Spring 2027 Trends From Milan Fashion Week

Skirts Are It

Miuccia Prada said, "Skirts are like T-shirts," and that was the mindset behind Prada's S/S 27 collection, where knee-length skirts were the foundation—and centerpiece—of each look. Elsewhere during the week, designers were enamored with the same skirt silhouette, and it popped up as a sheer skirt set at Ferragamo and in bejeweled iterations at Marni, among many others.

House Heritage

Instead of following an aesthetic vision this season, the Italian houses put their strengths and unique heritage on full display. This was especially relevant at Bottega Veneta, where Trotter distilled the house's heritage of craftsmanship and textiles into her best collection to date. It was a similar story with the perforated leather at Tod's, the tailored skirts at Prada, and looks at Jil Sander and Ferragamo.

Bra Exposure

No shirt, no problem. The runways in Milan were in full agreement: If a bra is beautiful enough, it deserves to see the daylight too. Bras peeked out through sheer tops and purposely undone button-downs or simply arrived on their own as part of a skirt set.

Everyday Opulence

Opulent pieces are making their way from the couture collections to ready-to-wear, and designers are reimagining what these heirloom-like items might look like in a real-world wardrobe. Instead of being dialed all the way up, these special-occasion pieces were paired with everyday wardrobe staples that showed their wearability, whether that was a brocade skirt with a white tank or a fringed gold tunic with black trousers.

The Bigger Picture

Instead of a single item, many of the looks showed that it was more about the overall styling than a particular item. Designers deployed layering tactics like popped collars, polo shirts, and tonal tailoring to show how shopping for individual items is sometimes more about the end result than the piece itself.

Saccharine Shades

The color report is taking shape, and instead of the bold tones of fall 2026, next season stands to take a much softer and sweeter approach. Just like the pastel Leone candies you'll find at any tabacchi or farmácia throughout Italy, the runway was replete with candy-colored tones like peach, mint, and limone.

No More Big Blazers

The end of oversize suiting is here. At least in Milan, the spring 2027 collections were unanimous in their approach to tailoring, and that included very few oversize blazers. Everything arrived hypertailored, close to the body, and cinched at the waist.

Sure, there are always plenty of notable trends and viral moments, but the real highlights of fashion month don't just happen on the runway; they can be found in street style, too. Whilst I, like any other editor at Who What Wear UK, would have loved to shop Demna's reimagined Gucci clothing-store runway, or taken a trip through the hallowed halls of Chelsea College of Arts courtesy of Burberry's most recent presentation, it was what the guests were wearing outside the shows that had us truly captivated. After all, every attendee is someone within fashion's inner circle.

From editors to tastemakers, buyers to rarely spotted celebs, the street-style set live and breathe fashion, and over these four weeks, they offer something invaluable: looks that not only inspire but are also easily achievable. Because, let's be honest, when you’re bopping from show to show and weaving throughout the city, your outfit needs to work just as hard as you do. So naturally, figuring out which pieces the It crowd are relying on now makes sense.

As the month is drawing to a close (and there's only Paris Fashion Week left), there's enough real-life fodder to dissect what exactly the fashion set is buying this autumn. Think statement-making jackets that command attention, or one-and-done dresses that will take you from brunch to late-night dinner. Fashion's best-dressed consistently pull out all the stops, but this doesn't mean that their wardrobes are built on fleeting, trend-led buys. In fact, when looking at this edit, you'll notice quite the opposite.

Scroll to shop the eight cult buys that the fashion set can't live without now. These pieces will work overtime, season after season.

8 Cult Buys Everywhere This Fashion Month

1. Ralph Lauren Alira Wool-Blend Donegal Tweed Jacket

Style Notes: You can never go wrong with a cropped jacket in autumn. But if you’re after a style that feels fresher and infinitely cooler, Ralph Lauren’s Alira Wool-Blend Donegal Tweed Jacket is the one to see. Pairing just as well with jeans and a maxi skirt as it does with leggings and riding boots, this quietly luxurious, throw-on-and-go style has been everywhere this month.

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2. Prada Bonnie Bag

Style Notes: There's not much Gen Z It girl Olivia Neill can’t convince me of, but her penchant for the Prada Bonnie bag certainly has me paying attention. With its sleek east/west silhouette and perfectly distressed leather finish, the bag feels equal parts nostalgic and current. Plus, it looks especially fun when styled with a crop top and smart midi skirt.

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3. Zara Linen Blend Fringed Jacket

Style Notes: The definition of low-effort, high-impact, Zara's Linen Blend Fringed Jacket is one of this season’s best-selling high-street buys. If you haven't seen it on socials, it may well have passed you on the street, and I particularly adore how it looks styled with tan trousers and a snake-print bag.

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4. Miu Miu Embroidered Knee-High Boots

Style Notes: Probably my favourite fashion week, Milan is a treasure trove of fantastic cult buys. And in fashion's most formidable location, it was only a matter of time before this pair of Miu Miu boots made the rounds. Simple in design yet striking in impact, they lent an effortless finish to this show-goer’s look (see above), quietly elevating her playful minidress, grey cardigan and loose black blazer.

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5. Saint Laurent Technical Jacket

Style Notes: From the new face of Rhode, Alexandra LeClerc, to fashion girl and podcast host Paige Desorbo, Saint Laurent’s zip-up jacket is a big hit. Tapping into the technical-jacket trend whilst still managing to feel timeless, this piece strikes the rare balance between fashion-forward and functional. For a more grounded take, swap out heels for ballet flats. Trust me: you’ll look just as chic.

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6. Tory Burch Romy Suede Tote

Style Notes: Sometimes a supersized bag is necessary, especially when you’re on the go and need a change of shoes. And in the city that never sleeps, the Tory Burch Romy Suede Tote was a clear favourite. Minimalist in design but extensive in space, the suede finish and soft slouch are a timeless combo. It happens to pair particularly well with an all-white look and brown Mary Jane ballet flats—a super easy early-autumn look.

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7. Zara Striped Shirt With Frog Fastening

Style Notes: This year, fashion's best-dressed have cottoned on to not one, but two affordable Zara gems. Finished with the currently trending frog fastening, this simple blouse feels anything but basic. Instantly elevating justt about any bottoms you pair with, it proves that great style isn’t only about big-ticket buys.

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8. Proenza Schouler Naia Maxi Dress

Style Notes: This season has been awash with dopamine-inducing shades, but vibrant orange has quickly emerged as a favourite autumn-wardrobe colour. Channelling the balmy, sun-soaked vibe we're already missing from summer, this Proenza Schouler Naia Maxi Dress speaks volumes without actually doing much. Bold yet effortless, it's the kind of piece that turns heads whilst still feeling entirely wearable.

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Jonathan Anderson is in a sentimental mood. Since his appointment, the Northern Irish designer has made it clear that, much like his predecessor, he is a designer who creates beautiful pieces for beautiful people. As Christian Dior said, albeit apocryphally, "My dream? To make women happier and more beautiful."

Under his helm, Dior has returned to a more enchanting and feminine sensibility. Shows are now staged "en plein air" at the Le Bassin Octogonal in the Jardin des Tuileries; campaigns are shot in verdant parklands; collections are underpinned by a fascination with the natural world, resulting in darling lily pad heels and charming frog minaudières.

For spring/summer 2027, this green thumb grows more potent as a cluster of camphor trees, enveloped in mist, sets the scene for a collection that reimagines Dior’s archives through an idealised, organic lens. This process began with Anderson stumbling across the traditional Chinese practice of rolling wénwán walnuts, explaining that it "reminded me of how we can find knowledge and preciousness in nature."

Dior Spring/Summer 2027 Review

Over 65 looks, the concept of the sublime was mined through two distinct outlooks: a reverence for Dior’s signature motifs that were planted almost 80 years ago, and an homage to the Romantic art movement from the late 18th to early 19th centuries, which saw emotion and bucolic landscapes prevail. "The inherent nature of pieces from the archive is articulated in new ways," Anderson adds in the show notes.

Opening the show, which is already a standout of the Paris Fashion Week schedule, was a slew of pieces as diaphanous as the haze that cloaked the pond-like runway. These silhouettes also closed the show, nodding to the ouroboros-like quality of the wildlife that Anderson finds so inspiring. Pieces in pinstripe, tartan and Prince of Wales checks were rendered as light as air. Breathless in their disposition, like Botticelli’s personification of Zephyrus (the personification of the west wind in Greek mythology) from his masterpiece "Primavera", they exhaled life and movement into these styles.

Elsewhere, hand-cut, featherweight petals adorned cropped jackets and miniskirts, evocative in shape of the frou-frou sets seen in his debut collection. Strings that resembled leis hung as earrings from a single ear, continuing this styling note seen in almost all of Anderson’s shows.

Accessories were particularly prominent throughout, especially as one of the most subversive details came through the fine body chains that dangled down torsos like wired headphones. In the back half of the show, bags were fixed with four-leaf clover motifs or presented as a swan-shaped vanity case. Eagle-eyed fans will also spot the return of the saddle bag on the runway.

The most remarkable elements, however, were the looks that directly unravelled the past. Several pieces riffed upon Dior’s famous La Cigale dress from 1952. Deriving its name from a cicada, the piece features soft lines that protrude from the hips at a convex slant. Staying true to its cocktail origins, Anderson’s iteration is made from fairy floss-pink pleated tulle and boasts a strapless neckline.

Additionally, houndstooth, which first appeared in Dior design lexicon when designing the "English petticoat" in 1938, appeared in wispy dusters and cropped jackets. You can already see the front row, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Anya Taylor-Joy, Greta Lee, Rosalía and Inde Navarrette, clamouring to get their hands on these vintage-inspired shapes for their next red-carpet appearance.

This act of transparency almost felt like a quiet rebellion, because in these precarious times, clarity isn't the ultimate antithesis. The show notes summarised this best, declaring, "Shifting into a summer sensibility, the collection anticipates a warm breeze: with lightness comes movement."

1. The Runway

2. The Front Row

3. The Accessories

4. The Setting

In case you were unsure about whether fashion is still undecided between pared-back minimalism and all-out maximalism, Milan’s runways are making one thing abundantly clear: subtle dressing is taking a back seat for spring/summer 2027. Across Milan Fashion Week, designers have embraced printed skirts, exposed lingerie, playful proportions, clashing colours and a very deliberately undone approach to getting dressed (I'm looking at you, Moschino). Whilst Prada went all-in on the statement skirt, Fendi and Marni gave exposed bras a starring role; all signalling a broader shift towards expressive clothes that feel imperfect, thrown on and, quite frankly, more fun. And if you saw that clip of Anok Yai walking down the Gucci runway nonchalantly shrugging on a fur over a mini, you'll know exactly the energy that I'm talking about.

As is so often the case, Milan could be thought of as one of the most trend-defining stops of the S/S 27 season. Whilst the Scandis settled into the slow life during Copenhagen, and Londoners are returning to their rock and roll roots, the Italians are shaking things up for spring, and experimenting with sheer layers, unexpected colour combinations and an altogether new approach to polished dressing (avert your eyes, conservative nonnas). Curious to see the styles set to make an appearance again next spring/summer? Keep scrolling to see the surprising Milan runway trends we’ll still be thinking about long after fashion month is over.

1. An Extra Scoop

Style Notes: After the past year of funnel jackets stubbornly zipped up to the chin, the scoop neck is quietly emerging as one of Milan’s prettiest S/S 27 trends, with designers favouring wide, curved necklines that show just enough skin without feeling overly revealing. At Alberta Ferretti, scoop-neck tank tops were tucked into long skirts; meanwhile, the Ferragamo collection leaned into sheer, chest-exposing layering that affirmed the décolletage as the season's most important erogenous zone. It isn't a trend that is going to appeal to everyone, but there is beauty in its simplicity, and making this small adjustment to your neckline is exactly the kind of trend that can instantly make a simple vest, knit, or dress feel that bit more considered. Expect to see it everywhere come spring.

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2. Gloss Over It

Style Notes: Looking for a trend that packs a punch for spring/summer? Forget rose-tinted glasses; the Milanese runways were all about shiny, happy pieces, giving glossy vinyl and translucent PVC a much more elevated spin. Swapping the usual futuristic connotations for sharp tailoring and sleek, body-skimming silhouettes, Ferragamo made a particularly strong case for the trend, showing translucent rubber dresses and high-shine vinyl trenches in an otherwise grounded collection. And over at Anteprima, lacquered skirts styled up white shirts and glossy camisoles brightened up basics. The trick for wearing it next season? Think less fetish costume and more glossy statement piece—a vinyl jacket, pencil skirt or sheer coat layered over a monochrome 'fit.

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3. Get Waisted

Style Notes: Millennials, assemble: the waist belt is officially back, but for 2027, it’s anything but an afterthought. Across Milan, designers used belts to cinch languid silhouettes at the waist, to add structure to softer pieces and, in some cases, become the main event. At Ferragamo, belts were styled as decorative, waist-defining accessories, with some looks even stacking two together, whilst Ferretti took the trend in a much bolder direction with wider, chunkier styles similar to Obi belts worn atop sweeping skirts. The result feels less about simply holding your outfit together (quite literally) and more about giving your silhouette some shape, so if you’ve got a belt languishing at the back of your wardrobe, now might be the time to dig it out and wrap it around the waist of your high-rise skirts.

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4. Blue Shirt Supremacy

Style Notes: No, it might not be reinventing the wheel, but if the Oxford shirt isn't broke, don't fix it—especially in a professional shade of powder blue. Milan is making a convincing case for moving beyond the classic white button-down, with smart shirts appearing in plenty of new-season guises, with MSGM styling blue shirting with everything from tailored trousers to sheer skirts, and MM6 quite literally hanging one from a model's front in the form of a makeshift dress. The best part? It’s an incredibly easy trend to bring into your existing wardrobe; Just swap your usual white shirt for a hit of blue and suddenly even the simplest jeans-and-shirt combination feels a little more considered.

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5. Delicate Denim

Style Notes: Whether skinny or stovepipe, barrel or baggy, the only thing just as important as the shape of your jeans next spring is how they are finished. With designers playing with everything from unexpected colours to embellished details, a simple blue jean simply isn't enough for the Milanese fashion set, and delicate details are reigning supreme. At Dolce and Gabbana, red lace climbed up seams, whilst Ermanno Scervino and Genny denim sported floral motifs perfect for the sunnier seasons. Florals for spring might not be groundbreaking, but they do make denim feel less like an everyday basic and more like the starting point for your entire look.

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6. Pretty in Pink

Style Notes: A calming palette cleanser after chilli red, pretty pastel pink is shaping up to be one of S/S 27’s most prolific colour trends, bringing a softer touch to Milan’s bold brand of dressing. At Marni, the delicate shade appeared alongside burgundy reds, orange and moss green, creating an unexpected contrast between sweetness and something more polished; elsewhere, MM6 used pale pink satin to create a fluid, softly romantic silhouette. The key to wearing it next season? Think less sugary and more sophisticated:| washed-out pinks, silky textures and grown-up tailoring make the colour feel surprisingly chic, whether you opt for a head-to-toe look or simply add a pastel-pink knit or shirt to your usual wardrobe.

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Today is only the first day of Paris Fashion Week, and we've already been treated to a new sighting of Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner together. Something tells me this is a good sign for things to come in the next seven days. After Jenner stepped off the runway at the L'Oréal show, she accompanied Elordi on a date night in the French capital wearing a simple gray shift dress and pointy-toe black kitten heels.

If you look closely, you'll notice that fashion's favorite couple had a cute matching moment: They both wore small huggie earrings—Jenner's were studded with diamonds, while Elordi's were made of simple gold. Their minimalist, laid-back date-night outfits are proof that sometimes less is more. This chic new appearance leaves me with one important question: Which Paris Fashion Week shows will they attend together in the next few days? Only time will tell! Scroll down to see their outfits and shop similar pieces.

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There are certain shows you watch knowing you're about to get a pretty clear idea of what fashion will look like six months from now, and Fendi has long been one of them. Founded in Rome in 1925 as a fur- and leather-goods house, the brand has spent more than a century turning craftsmanship, accessories, and, yes, fur into some of its most recognizable signatures. Now, under Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri—who returned to Fendi in 2025 after actually beginning her career at the house decades earlier—the brand is entering a new era, which was showcased during Milan Fashion Week.

For the label's S/S 27 show, that meant relying less on one big, sweeping trend and delivering a series of styling cues that immediately felt bookmark-worthy. Fur became softer and more playful, bras were treated as legitimate outfit components, denim moved away from classic blue, and, naturally, the bags demanded their own conversation. Taken together, the collection felt like a useful preview of where spring dressing is headed next: slightly sexier, more textural, and a lot less predictable. Below are the four Fendi trends I expect we'll keep talking about long after fashion month ends.

Everything to Know From the Fendi Spring/Summer 2027 Show

Fendi Fur for the Modern Woman

Fendi and fur have a long-standing relationship, but for spring 2027, the house took a noticeably light-handed approach. Instead of the full-on furmania we've come to expect, the collection leaned into smaller, more playful touches: pastel-dyed textures, fluffy trims, and soft accents worked into otherwise streamlined looks. The effect felt less overtly glamorous and more like a modern styling trick—something meant to add texture rather than completely take over an outfit. It's a subtle shift that made fur feel surprisingly fresh for spring, especially when paired with the maison's softer color palette on the runway ahead of spring.

The Bra *Is* the Outfit

If there was one styling message Fendi made crystal clear, it was this. Stop hiding your bra. Lace-trim styles, contrast-color bras, and deliberately exposed lingerie popped up again and again across the runway, adding a sultrier edge to polished looks. Fendi isn't alone, either. Similar ideas appeared at the Prada runway show as well, suggesting this could become a much bigger story as the season continues. Consider this your early warning that underwear as outerwear is gearing up for another major moment.

Blue Jeans Are Taking a Back Seat

Spring denim usually conjures up classic indigo, crisp mid-washes, and those perfectly faded blues that come back every year. Fendi had other ideas. This season, much of the denim skewed noticeably grayer, dustier, and more washed out, trading traditional blue for tones that felt smoky and sun-bleached. It's a small color shift that made familiar denim silhouettes feel significantly more directional. According to Fendi, your most-worn jeans might not be blue at all.

The Fendi Bag Report

You can't talk about a Fendi runway without talking about the bags. The accessories from this season's show deserve their own moment, especially from a house responsible for some of fashion's most recognizable It bags. As always, the real story is in the details—notably the variations of the Fendi Baguette that Grazia Chiuri sent down the runway.

And just like that, we're halfway through another fashion month. London Fashion Week officially closed on Monday, and the city's biggest show, Burberry, wrapped things up before the style set jet off to Milan for the spring/summer 2027 tour's penultimate stop. London Fashion Week is always one of the season's shorter destinations, but its seamless blend of new talent and established names makes it impossible to skip.

This season was particularly exciting, thanks to the long-awaited return of McQueen. (The brand moved its shows from London to Paris back in 2001, with only a few one-off trips across the pond by former Creative Director Sarah Burton to present her spring/summer 2022 and spring/summer 2023 collections.) Naturally, London welcomed the brand, now under the creative direction of Seán McGirr, back with open arms. McGirr thanked the city by giving its locals a taste of the beloved house's dramatic and high-art aesthetic. Equally exciting was Christopher Kane's debut for Mulberry, another iconic brand from the UK. After shuttering his namesake brand three years ago, the British designer made a triumphant return to fashion, presenting a modern collection for the leather-goods brand from Somerset that had attendees talking and eyeing pieces to shop come spring 2027.

The intrigue continued throughout the four-day event, with unexpected trends like high-low hemlines and "accidentally" visible undergarments presenting themselves at Erdem and Simone Rocha, respectively. Sleek pencil skirts, interesting takes on stripes, and fringe accents also found their way onto the runway. At the end of the day, though, the biggest crowd-pleasers were the dramatic garments that graced the runway at Bora Aksu, Annie's, and more. Quiet luxury is, in fact, dead, or at least, it is in London.

Top London Fashion Week Trends for Spring/Summer 2027

Pencil Straight

Pencil skirts aren't exactly new to the fashion world, but each season, they get better—smarter, if you will. Kane introduced modern takes on the pencil-skirt suit in his Mulberry debut, and Annie's took a Victorian approach, pairing an ivory embroidered pencil skirt with a matching corset-style jacket. At Mowalola, a sexier, less office-friendly route was taken by designer Mowalola Ogunlesi, who paired barely-there leather bras with matching low-rise pencil skirts.

The Drama

No, we're not talking about the Zendaya and Robert Pattinson movie, though the collections this season in London were equally dramatic. Think voluminous shapes, unexpected design elements, and a general sense of whimsy and artistic expression. Erdem's floor-length robes were decorated with feathers and rhinestone embroidery, and at Bora Aksu, modern paillettes were mixed with old crochet techniques and intricate lace, creating a hodgepodge of fabrications.

Seeing Stripes

Stripes aren't the newest trend to hit the fashion circuit. In fact, they're always around. Sometimes, their presence is stronger, and this was one such season when stripes felt impactful in a real way—not a side character unessential to the main plot. Talia Byre's striped wrap dress felt especially cool and effortless, as did all the mismatched stripes at Burberry.

Slippage

The dresses at London Fashion Week all seemed to share one thing: an inability to stay on. Any dress with a thin strap was intentionally styled with one strap anywhere but where it technically belongs. As a result, undergarments were on display, and an emphasis on imperfection was noticeable throughout the shows.

On the Fringes

From extravagant dresses to subtle scarves, fringe found its way into every nook and cranny of London Fashion Week, adding a touch of formality and elegance to everything it touched. The best fringe comes attached to something crafted out of rich silk or velvet—just saying. Leather works too!

Seeking Texture

If you're as excited about the feel of your clothes as you are about the look of them, then this season's dedication to texture will be right up your alley. From shiny fabrics to beading to interesting takes on draping and crocheting, there was a little something for every tactile shopper at the London shows, with highlights appearing at McQueen, Mulberry, and Pauline Dujancourt.

High to Low

I'm usually pretty good at predicting trends, but I did not expect high-low hemlines to make a return ahead of 2027. Yet that's exactly what happened on the runways of London Fashion Week, where asymmetry showed up at Toga, Erdem, and McQueen.

Louise Trotter, the woman you are. Bottega Veneta's creative director took the reins at the Italian heritage house just one year ago and has already hit her stride, delivering what many critics are calling her best collection to date on Saturday. The designer, whose previous roles include artisticdirector positions at Carven and Lacoste, checked off every necessary box for a brand as significant as Bottega Veneta: virality, craftsmanship, and commercial success. (On the topic of the latter, if anyone wants to talk about the pieces I'm already saving up for, DM me.) Of course, it always helps when you have Kendall Jenner closing the show while her alleged boyfriend, Jacob Elordi, sits front row and takes film pictures of her entire walk. But even without that cultural moment, Trotter's designs were more than enough to leave attendees and viewers at home kicking their feet in excitement.

Bottega Veneta S/S 27 included a little bit of everything you want from a Bottega Veneta collection. There was Intrecciato, the house's iconic weaving technique, on bags, tuxedo shirts, and even leather newspapers. Speaking of bags, the new shapes have "sellout" written all over them, from east-west clutches to giant straw totes to on-trend pouches. And then there were the textures, like colorful and patterned fringe and hand-knit crochet. Once again, Trotter proved that she (with the help of Bottega Veneta's in-house team of expert craftspeople) can make every material into a work of art. The hats that many models wore atop their heads were just a bonus.

Keep scrolling to read my review of Bottega Veneta's Milan Fashion Week show.

Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2027 Review

Styling 101

Styling a really great outfit, especially one with a statement piece, isn't easy. That's why there are professionals who brands trust to make their creations look their very best. It's also a smart reason to watch runway shows. There's always a lesson or two to be learned about creating ensembles worth remembering and rewearing. Bottega Veneta this season was like a Styling 101 course. Class was in session, and its number one takeaway was this: Whenever you're wearing a loud, standout item, go simple with the rest. Pair a colorful fringe skirt with a crisp button-down shirt or poplin pants with an intricate crochet top. Let the outstanding item do all the work, and your go-to basics can act as background characters.

Power Coupling

Talk about fangirling. Elordi sat in the front row at this season's Bottega Veneta show and took sneaky photos of Jenner as she closed out the show in an all-black draped dress with matching crochet flats and a leather clutch. According to the internet, he also celebrated the occasion with flowers for Jenner, who first walked for the brand a decade ago in 2016.

Hats Off

More like hats on. At the show, a slew of models donned hats on the runway, from crochet caps in a variety of colors to cotton bucket styles and oversize sun hats. The styles acted as a fun continuation of Trotter's fall/winter 2026 collection, which heavily featured gray and black knit beanies. Will hats become spring 2027's top accessory? Only time will tell, though Trotter is clearly on board with the trend.

Louise Trotter: Minister of Craft

Trotter's crafts room was busy in the lead-up to spring/summer 2027, with the designer debuting look after look featuring high-art designs and details, from intricate embroidery to delicate crochet. Fringe was draped from shoulder to shoulder like a scarf tossed on casually, while Intrecciato details touched everything, from tuxedo shirts with tight-woven bibs to blouses with loose-woven bases. Three-dimensional flowers were placed on dresses, and a Pollock-esque knit and bag brought art to the runway.

Bag Breakdown

At the end of the day, Bottega Veneta is a leather-goods brand that's specialized in Intrecciato weaving for over 50 years, so of course, the handbags featuring the iconic technique were impeccable. "Intrecciato sits at the heart of Bottega Veneta: Matter is woven, but so are disciplines, gestures, and people," the show notes state. Plus, they were extremely consumer-friendly. In six months, every east-west clutch and minimalist shoulder bag will be full of cool people's essentials. The really chic ones will have gotten their hands on the beige lizard-skin clutch that immediately caught my eye when it debuted or the gorgeous green pouch bag that fits just enough.

Home to Prada, Bottega Veneta and Fendi, Milan has some serious fashion credentials. The city has long been a breeding ground for some of the industry’s most influential designers, and when Fashion Week rolls around, the creativity that runs through the city year-round reaches another level. With the world’s best-dressed descending on Milan, excellent outfits are pretty much guaranteed.

Of the “Big Four” Fashion Weeks, Milan has always struck me as the most glamorous. There’s a little more drama, polish and, yes, glitz to the way its fashion crowd dresses, which makes street style spotting particularly fun. After spending the week keeping an eye on the best looks outside the shows, I’m here to report back on the trends that are really taking hold in Milan right now.

From the skirt silhouette that’s having a particularly big moment in Italy to the non-boring neutral I spotted everywhere, these are the five Milan Fashion Week street style trends worth knowing about now.

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1. Whispy Skirts

Style Notes: Few trends have made as much of a splash in Milan this Fashion Week as the pencil skirt. But among the sea of knee-grazing, streamlined styles, one particularly chic iteration kept catching my eye: gauzy skirts.

Whether it was an opaque pencil skirt finished with a wraparound layer of tulle or an entirely sheer style, transparent style, gauzy elements were woven through some of the best looks I spotted on Milan’s streets, adding a little movement and softness to what could otherwise be a very polished, prim silhouette.

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2. Cummerbunds

Style Notes: Borrowed from the boys, wraparound, waist-cinching cummerbunds made a surprisingly strong showing among Milan’s street style crowd this week. Traditionally used to bring structure to formal menswear and tuxedo dressing, the glossy waistband is being given a more relaxed fashion-person spin.

I spotted them worn over blazers to cinch in the waist, as well as in place of a belt with jumpers and trousers on repeat this week.

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3. Pink Shirts

Style Notes: Whilst a classic button-down remains a Milanese wardrobe essential, I noticed that many of the best-dressed attendees had swapped their usual gleaming white styles for a pink version instead.

An easy wardrobe switch, pink shirts bring colour and energy to an otherwise classic outfit, looking particularly good with tailored trousers or blue jeans. If the white shirt is starting to feel a little predictable, this might be the update to try.

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4. Polo Shirts

Style Notes: Sorry, T-shirts. Goodbye, tank tops. Polo shirts are shaping up to be the Milanese fashion person’s casual top of choice this season.

I spotted the sporty staple worn with everything from skirts to trousers and jeans, bringing a slightly preppy energy to otherwise polished looks. After seasons of the humble tee dominating off-duty dressing, the polo feels like a much fresher way to approach the everyday basics in your wardrobe.

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5. Chunky, Colourful Scarves

Style Notes: As temperatures dip, Milan’s fashion crowd is already trading the lightweight cotton scarves that completed so many summer looks for chunkier, wind-proof wool styles.

Brightly coloured and generously wrapped around the neck, these scarves offer an early hint at what’s coming for autumn/winter dressing. So, if you’re in the market for a new scarf, this is your sign to skip the neutrals.

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Demna for Gucci. It's a phrase that's already polarizing despite the fact that the designer has only produced a handful of collections as creative director for the Italian house. After his fall/winter 2026 and cruise 2027 shows, we thought Demna had said all he had to say about his new design direction for Gucci, but with this most recent collection, the designer's Gucci era is materializing into something lucid, precise, and extremely chic.

Titled The Store, Demna described it as "the first collection in which I present my complete personal vision for the brand, based on everything I've learned about it." The show was divided into two distinct parts, dedicating the first to menswear and the second to womenswear. For the latter, it did not look like one singular aesthetic. Instead, it was a collection of characters that continues Demna's La Famiglia idea from spring 2026. It included a nod to '80s power dressing and distinctly Tom Ford–era pencil skirts, plus slinky cutout gowns paired with glam fur coats.

It's a vision Demna has been building all year: "the tension between propriety and sensuality," as he put it. Ahead, read everything to know about Gucci's S/S 27 show during Milan Fashion Week.

The Store

No, it wasn't an actual new boutique, but the show unfolded inside a full-scale replica of an imagined Gucci super flagship, complete with marble columns, sleek display cases, and racks of clothing that made showgoers do a double take. "Conceived as a retail space, it previews his aesthetic for the Gucci stores of the future," the brand explained. As for what that aesthetic entails? Think Greco-Roman sculptures and sleek marble columns that blend Gucci's Italian heritage with its modern Demna-fied direction.

The Many Gucci Archetypes

Rather than a singular muse, the spring/summer 2027 collection is built around a "complete palette of personalities," each one a different facet of Demna's Gucci—the rebellious aristocrat, the snob, and the eccentric. It's a continuation of his S/S 26 collection titled La Famiglia. Together, the three archetypes gave the show a through line and proved that Demna's Gucci can hold multitudes while still being cohesive.

The Styling Lessons

Layering, popped collars, preppy sweaters, and boot tucks—Demna put a new-season spin on classic wardrobe heroes like leggings, knits, and shirts, imbuing them with the house's signature glamour.

Supermodel Sweep

Demna once again proved his knack for A-list casting, and he filled this runway with a suite of supermodels, particularly several VS Angels, including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Elsa Hosk, Candice Swanepoel, and Anok Yai.

Horsebit Galore

Accessories told their own story this season with Gucci's most enduring emblem, the Horsebit. The motif was reimagined across bags, shoes, belts, and outerwear. All eyes are on the bags, and models carried both new-season silhouettes, like a sleek Uptown tote and a party-ready three-Horsebit style, and some of the most recognizable styles, including the GG Marmont and Ophidia. Even amid all the reinvention, Demna is still considering Gucci's most iconic archives.

Silvana Armani spent 40 years working with her uncle, Giorgio Armani, gaining a deep understanding of the brand's core values, craftsmanship, and vision. Yet taking on the role of arguably the most beloved and respected figure in fashion is no small feat. With her creative experience, deep connection to the brand's legacy, and profound grasp of who the Armani woman is, though, she has proved through her early collections, especially her sophomore one, which debuted today, that she can successfully lead the Italian house into its new chapter. This seamless transition and forward-looking approach were especially evident with spring/summer 2027.

For her most recent collection, titled "Evolution," Silvana looked to the foundation on which the luxury fashion house was built: something strong enough to support everything that comes after it. Rather than recreating the past, she returned to the brand's defining elements and reinterpreted them through her own lens, evolving it without losing sight of where it began. As the brand explains in the press release, "Identity too can evolve without losing its essence." In this sense, the collection becomes a conversation between what Armani has been, what it is today, and what it can become.

The house's history shows throughout the collection, from its signature understated elegance to its emphasis on clean, sophisticated silhouettes. At the same time, these familiar elements were transformed through new proportions, sharp shoulders, fluid tailoring, and after-dark high-shine glamour. Introducing cotton for the first time added a fresh dimension, while butterfly motifs symbolized metamorphosis and the start of a new chapter. One look even featured images of Giorgio Armani on a jacket, creating a directional connection between the past and its evolving future.

Ultimately, what Silvana presented for spring/summer 2027 was all about building on the house's codes, letting them evolve while preserving their essence. It's unquestionably Giorgio Armani, but her own version. And her uncle would be proud. Keep scrolling to discover everything there is to know about the new collection.

Butterfly Effect

The metamorphosis of a butterfly was used as a symbol throughout the collection, representing how something can evolve while staying true to its identity. The butterfly's transformation from an egg to a caterpillar, chrysalis, and finally a fully formed butterfly mirrors the brand's personal growth and evolution while preserving its core identity. Inspired by this concept, Silvana took the idea a step further by incorporating butterfly motifs throughout the collection. Some gowns featured butterfly embellishments on the necklines, while blazers were finished with butterfly brooches. More appeared on accessories, especially layered necklaces and chokers. Some pieces were subtle while others were bold, but each represented the house's journey of growth, resilience, and evolution.

Cotton in Focus

Now that Giorgio Armani is under Silvana Armani's creative leadership, she is setting new rules for the brand's evolving language. One clear directive she is establishing is to make cotton central to the Armani collections. "He didn't like it; he thought it was too humble a fabric," she told WWD, referring to Giorgio Armani. "But I adore cotton, so I added it." While it marked a significant shift for the house, it was done elegantly. The fabric appeared throughout fluid trousers and Bermuda shorts, paired seamlessly with sporty anoraks, plunging V-neck blazers, blouses, and collarless jackets.

The '80s, Reimagined

If you've been paying attention to recent runway collections, you may have noticed designers leaning into the multifaceted era of the '80s, making it feel fresh and relevant today. Silvana's collection clearly echoed that approach. However, for the brand, it's not just about chasing trends—the time period holds profound significance for Giorgio Armani. It was a transformative, defining decade when Armani arguably set the look of the era by popularizing sharp-shouldered suits. The press release notes that Silvana channeled this rich heritage by drawing inspiration from the decade through "sharp shoulders, rhythmic geometries and metallic glimmers." Eighties-inspired strapless necklines and fringe also dominated the collection.

Opulent Neutrals

In her debut collection, Silvana paired classic gray, beige, navy, and black with vibrant accents of sage green, burgundy, cherry red, and dusty lilac. However, for her sophomore collection, Silvana scaled back on color, focusing on a refined palette of rich neutrals: ivory, black, and gold. This shift was intentional, though. "The… palette allows structure, texture, and movement to emerge," the brand shares in the press release. Plus, every shade served a specific purpose: "Black expresses strength, depth, and rigor; ivory provides a luminous counterpoint; gold adds energy, illuminating the surfaces."

Day-to-Night Footwear

For over 50 years, the Giorgio Armani brand has been synonymous with Italian elegance. But Armani has always been about practicality, comfort, and wearability. That balance was particularly evident in the spring/summer 2027 collection. Many of the looks felt as though they could move seamlessly from the runway into everyday life, particularly the footwear, which emphasized versatility and a day-to-night sensibility. Loafers and flats were designed with ruched details and woven colorblocking. Closed-toe ankle-strap kitten heels with touches of PVC fabric were also integrated and paired with sequin gowns and skirts. Neoprene boots with buckle details and exposed gold zippers accompanied the lineup, making sophistication feel effortless.

There's a very specific kind of closet I daydream about, and it isn't mine. It belongs to someone's Sicilian grandmother, the woman who kept every lace slip, every brooch, and every jacket she ever loved, then handed it all down to the next generation. For Spring/Summer 2027, Dolce & Gabbana built an entire collection around that closet.

The show, called "Stravaganza Siciliana," introduced a new character to the Dolce & Gabbana family. She's still unmistakably Sicilian, but she's a lot less precious about the family heirlooms, and that's what makes her so fun to watch. She's reimagined the brands classic elements like leopard print and a striking little black dress but also introduced her own pieces as well. From cotton poplin to tweed everywhere, you need to see this.

Who is the new Dolce & Gabbana woman?

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana opened their show notes with a line from Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's The Leopard: "For everything to remain as it is, everything must change." That's the whole idea behind this woman. She's inherited the palazzo, and instead of keeping everything in a safe, she's raiding it.

The premise is a generational handoff. The grandmother dresses the granddaughter, and the granddaughter wears it her own way, sometimes with jeans or a woven basket. The house codes are all still here (black lace, lingerie, corsetry, leopard), but the attitude has shifted from reverent to playful. If you've ever been told something was too nice to wear, this collection is your sign to wear it anyway.

Tweed and Other Family Heirlooms

The designers pulled straight from the kind of objects that live in old Sicilian homes: a grandmother's jacket, an aunt's jewel, statement bangles, embroidered linen, an old trousseau packed away for decades. Even the furniture of these families made it onto the runway. Damask, passementerie, and upholstery fabrics were reworked into dresses and jackets, so a look might resemble the sofa it was photographed on, in the best way. Then there was the jewelry, piled on in every look: pearls, crosses, cameos, coral, brooches, and talismans, all worn together like she emptied the whole jewelry box before leaving the house.

Mismatched Styling

This is where the collection felt most modern to me. Nothing was meant to match. Pastel lace met leopard, lingerie peeked out from under sharp tailoring, and miniskirts showed up next to brocade. Some of the best looks paired delicate lace and crochet with denim, which kept the heirloom pieces from feeling like costume.

The easiest way to try this in real life is to start with one sentimental piece and wear it with something completely unserious. Your mom's old cardigan with a lace slip skirt, a vintage brooch pinned to a denim jacket, a string of pearls with a leopard tee. The point is to mix eras and registers until the outfit feels like yours and nobody else's.

A Sicilian Take on Leopard

Leopard has been a Dolce & Gabbana signature for decades, but this season it came with a history lesson. The print appears in ancient Roman mosaics, where it once stood for power and spectacle. Centuries later, it took on a new Sicilian meaning through Lampedusa's Il Gattopardo, the novel the collection quotes from. On the runway, leopard was less about power and more about personality. It showed up next to pastel lace, layered with jewelry, and styled with a wink. It's sensual, a little ironic, and very much excess in the fun way.

Maximilian Davis stepped into the creative director role at Ferragamo in 2022, at just 26, bringing a distinct perspective to the Italian luxury fashion house. Since then, he has turned the brand's archive into something modern, sensual, slightly rebellious, and definitely relevant. His most recent collection, which he presented during Milan Fashion Week, may be his most assured expression of that instinct yet.

For spring/summer 2027, Davis continued to explore stories of liberation, this time looking specifically to the women of the 1940s. "I was inspired by the women of the era who were taking ownership of their own narrative: who were subjects of imagery but also traveled the world to create their own," Davis says in the press release. "[During this time] clothing, and its structure, created a certain posture and propriety."

He considered everything, from pocket placement to women's fearlessness, shown through the patina of sun-faded leathers, natural fabrications, and prints that echo the topography of terrain. That sense of intentionality came through in other areas, too. Davis played with belts, using them as decorative, waist-defining accessories rather than for their functional necessities, while translucent rubber, closely resembling latex, appeared throughout trench coats, minidresses, pencil skirts, and cropped jackets. Elsewhere, drapery central to Davis's approach to scarf dressing offered a fluid counterpoint to the structured shapes (think strong shoulders, defined waists and firm fabrics) of the '40s.

The 63-piece collection turned up the glamour for the Italian fashion house. There was sensuality, but never a sense of trying too hard. The result was clothing for women who know exactly how they want to be seen and, more importantly, how they want to define themselves.

That idea of defining oneself feels particularly fitting for Davis, too. He may not have entered Ferragamo with the name recognition of fashion's biggest players, but since arriving, he has steadily asserted his own point of view, reshaping the house's identity. In many ways, he has done what the women at the center of his spring 2027 collection did: taken ownership and made it their own. Four years into the job, Davis has used Ferragamo's history as a foundation while establishing his own voice and helping the house stay relevant to a new generation. It's safe to say Ferragamo is in good hands with Davis. Keep scrolling to read all about the spring/summer 2027 collection.

Latexification of Luxury

One thing about Davis is that he's not afraid to experiment. This season, he pushed the boundaries of modern tailoring and style by integrating unique fabrics and finishes, most notably latex. He not only elevated the rubber material, making it look luxurious and redefining how we see it in fashion, but also executed this bold choice with the utmost elegance. How did he achieve this balance? By grounding the fabrication in classic silhouettes. Davis took simple minidresses, trench coats, pencil skirts, and fitted jackets and rendered them in shades of brown, olive, and muted blue. The translucent material gave off a glossy, wet look while clinging to the body in a tasteful and sculpted way.

Decorative Belting

For his spring/summer 2027 collection, Davis stripped the belt of its utilitarian function and reimagined it as a purely decorative, waist-defining accessory. Rendered in everything from simple black to rich brown leather, the belts became integral to the garments themselves. They were threaded through oversized belt loops on skirts and dresses and wrapped across the chest of thin-strapped dresses. In some looks, two belts were stacked together and threaded through the upper waist of suede and leather dresses.

Curved-Heel Stilettos

Davis doesn't come to play when it comes to accessories. If you had a chance to take a close look at the collection, you may have noticed Art Deco-inflected jewelry like sculptural drop earrings and cuff bracelets as well as beautiful bags—more on that in a little. But what I want to call out is the footwear, specifically the sculptural heels. Davis drew inspiration from Salvatore Ferragamo's F Wedges from 1947 and reinterpreted them as sleek, pointed-toe slingbacks—and modern wedges. Some featured a bow embellishment resembling the iconic Vara Bow shoes, while others were adorned with the same jewelry as the earrings or a simple yet elegant croc-effect leather strappy upper. All featured a polished, curved heel that reinforces the desirable, sensual appeal Davis has cultivated for the brand.

Close-to-the-Body Bags

Let's discuss the bags. The highlight was the new Cara bag, which debuted on the fall 2026 runway and has since been carried by celebrities including Bella Hadid, Emma Roberts, and Monica Barbaro. In the spring collection, the bag retained its distinctive accordion style and iconic Gancini closure, crafted in seasonal leather and suede. The beloved Hug Bag also appeared in an oversized clutch design in classic black, muted green, or rich burgundy leather, as well as in an east-west shape with a new crinkled double silk fabric. Whether or not the bags had straps, they were all worn as clutches and kept in constant contact with the body—held close as if safeguarding something valuable.

Nocturnal Elegance

While the entire collection highlighted the Ferragamo girl's unapologetic, sensual persona, the second half emphasized it with numerous occasion dresses. Some models wore tulle gowns that draped elegantly across the body, while others wore dense black sequin dresses that formed a lustrous, almost liquid surface and reflected light vividly. High necklines, off-the-shoulder designs, cape-like sleeves, and transparent panels that subtly flashed skin enhanced the confident and polished presence of Davis's muses.

FYI, three wardrobe heroes just got a new season makeover. At Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2027 show in Milan, Demna put a new-season spin on leggings, knits and shirts, imbuing these wardrobe staples with the house’s signature mix of excess, glamour and party-girl energy.

From the coolest way to wear leggings right now to the shirt-styling trick that makes an outfit feel much more considered, here are the three Gucci-approved formulas to borrow this season.

1) Jodhpurs Tucked Into Boots

Style Notes: At Gucci, Demna swapped sporty lycra leggings for jodhpur-inspired styles, tucking them into tall riding boots to create a sleek, elongated silhouette with a notably equestrian energy.

To get the look, trade your usual shiny suspects for a more structured pair, add tall leather boots and suddenly the humble legging feels its most pulled together. Fancy a gallop around the park, anyone?

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2. Preppy Polos

Style Notes: At Gucci, Demna gave the humble polo knit a sharper attitude, plucking it away from its usual denim pairing and introducing it to some far more elevated combinations. Worn with leather and layered with jewels, the ubiquitous staple takes on a cooler energy, bringing a little tension to polished outfits and making the familiar feel fresh again.

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3. Layered Shirts

Style Notes: Demna’s Gucci knows that more is more, and that philosophy extends to even the most straightforward wardrobe staples. Case in point: the humble white shirt, which is layered up rather than worn alone. The extra layer adds structure and interest to make an otherwise basic outfit feel much more intentional.

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Marni has always had a playful streak, and under Creative Director Meryll Rogge, it's leaning into that harder than ever. For spring/summer 2027, shown in Milan today, Rogge built the collection around the idea of cutting away to see what's underneath. Exposed linings, cutouts, and deconstructed seams put the inside of each piece on full display. Even the set played into this theme, revealing what was there and what had been removed.

The result felt younger and a little grungier than the Marni many of us grew up with, but the brand's love of clashing print and color was all there, emphasized with Rogge's influence. The collection, described as "discovery for a new chapter" in the show notes, revealed a modern take on common themes in fashion as of late. Romance that exposes what's underneath, gorpcore that actually feels like it was made for the fashion crowd, and an Anna Wintour appearance made this season at Marni feel extra special. Below, we're unpacking our favorite themes further.

An Evolution of Meryll Rogge at Marni

Welcome to Rogge's second season at Marni, one that feels just as young, innovative, and dashing as the first. Rogge is putting her own spin on the classic aesthetic that the brand is known for while remembering the history of what made Marni, well, Marni. The show closed with Mariacarla Boscono in a black leather shift dress traced with arcs of aquamarine beading, a nod to the brand's past. Rogge told WWD the look mattered because Boscono is "such a huge part of the Marni history."

The New Feminine

Rogge's womenswear centered on a slim, tubular silhouette, with lots of shift dresses in leather and heavy satin, but all of this was deconstructed from a Marni point of view. Some looks came with a porthole cutout at the chest anchored by a chunky belt, while others were covered in the plastic discs that feel instantly on-brand. The outline of a bra was built right into one garment, turning underwear into outerwear. It's a take on dressing up that's more clever than sweet.

An Elevated Take on Socks With Sandals

Footwear followed the same cutaway theme, with shoes and socks designed to show the skin beneath. Sheer fabrics offered glimpses of the leg, and the collection's signature discs reappeared as small sequins on the shoes themselves. If you've been on the fence about the socks-and-sandals combo, this is the most polished version of it we've seen.

Modern Gorpcore

Marni has always mixed sportswear with tailoring, and this season's standout was a short-sleeved technical windbreaker that came color-paneled with an ornate wallpaper print and was styled with bold '80s earrings, leather capris, and fabulous accessories. You're not going to want to take a hike in these looks, and finally, here's proof that outdoor-inspired pieces look best when paired with something sharp.

For Alexander McQueen, a return to London Fashion Week was never going to be just a change of scenery. The city is inseparable from the house’s identity: Lee Alexander McQueen trained on Savile Row, studied at Central Saint Martins, and built a career around translating the contradictions of British culture—aristocracy and anarchy, ceremony and subversion—into fashion. For spring/summer 2027, Creative Director Seán McGirr brought the brand back onto the official London Fashion Week schedule for the first time in 25 years, staging the collection beneath the Gothic vaults of Lincoln’s Inn Chapel. It was a homecoming but also something of a reset: McQueen is currently sharpening its focus around the categories most central to its heritage, including tailoring and occasionwear thanks to the recent arrival of CEO Gianfranco D'Attis.

Rather than simply mining the archive, McGirr used those foundations to explore his own experience of London—specifically the dissonance between its formal traditions and its unrulier underground. References to Savile Row sat alongside rave culture; impeccably constructed gowns were interrupted by harnesses, sheer lace, metallic surfaces, and deliberately disheveled beauty. McGirr also brought several threads of McQueen history back into the room, reuniting the house with jeweler Shaun Leane and tailor Huntsman while casting women associated with different eras of the brand.

More than anything, it offered a clearer picture of the McQueen McGirr is trying to build—one that understands the power of the house’s past without treating it as something too precious to disturb.

Everything to Know About the McQueen Spring/Summer 2027 Show

A Very British Homecoming

For McQueen, returning to London meant more than staging a show on familiar ground. McGirr used the occasion to reconnect the house with some of the people and institutions that helped shape its visual language in the first place. Jeweler Shaun Leane, whose collaborations with Lee McQueen became some of the most memorable accessories of the designer’s career, returned to work on the collection, while Savile Row tailor Huntsman contributed to several sharply cut looks. Together, those partnerships reinforced the show’s distinctly British sensibility, grounding its more theatrical ideas in the craftsmanship and tradition that have always sat beneath McQueen’s rebellious surface.

Back to the Craft

This collection also felt like a clearer statement of what McQueen wants to prioritize right now. Rather than leaning heavily on the more casual ready-to-wear that has become an important commercial part of the brand, spring 2027 put tailoring, eveningwear, and occasion dressing firmly back at the center. Sculpted jackets, corseted silhouettes, elaborate gowns, and intricate embellishment all underscored the level of craft McQueen is capable of.

What kept the collection from feeling overly formal, however, was the tension built into those clothes: immaculate construction was offset by exposed skin, sheer lace, harness-like details, and styling that felt deliberately undone. The polish was there, but so was the provocation.

McQueen Muses, Then and Now

A return to London naturally invited a look back at the women who have helped define McQueen across generations. The casting brought together current runway fixtures such as Paloma Elsesser with figures who carry a much deeper history with the house, including Karen Elson, whose relationship with McQueen dates back to some of its most iconic early 2000s shows, including the spring/summer 2001 show, Voss.

Ravers of the Underground

If the setting suggested ceremony, the clothes often pointed somewhere far less polished. McGirr drew heavily from London’s underground nightlife and rave culture, using it as a counterpoint to the show’s Gothic surroundings and soundtrack by London-based producer (and friend of Charli XCX) A. G. Cook. Metallic fabrics clung closely to the body, sheer lace was layered over undergarments, and silhouettes often felt deliberately stripped back or slightly disheveled. The references never read as costume, though. Instead, they gave the collection a lived-in energy, as if these clothes were intended to move through a long night rather than simply pose beneath stone arches.

Horns of Beauty

One of the show’s most memorable ideas arrived through the beauty look. Hair was slicked upward into sharp, metallic horn quaffs, eliciting a strong social media response. Rather than polished and glamorous, the models looked slightly depleted and unruly, with grown-in roots and minimal complexion makeup adding to the sense that they had come straight from a night out. It was theatrical without feeling overly decorative and a fitting extension of McGirr’s interest in London’s darker, nocturnal side.

Jennifer Atilémile is the definition of a woman who does it all. A true multi-hyphenate, she is a model, writer, creative, activist, and intellectual. As an editor in residence, she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry.

This season, New York felt fresh, like she'd begun to find herself again. After a few seasons of playing it safe and feeling like there wasn't a clear vision of who the New York woman was, just like a phoenix rising from the ashes, so too did the New York fashion scene. You might still hear rumblings that NYFW is dead, but personally, the people saying that aren't looking in the right places.

According to Business of Fashion, 50% of the designers on the schedule were female, and that's how these collections felt: They finally had the modern New York woman in mind. And in Felicity Hayward's "Including the Curve" seasonal size-diversity report, she shares that there was an increase in the number of midsize looks shown on the runway. A sign of the times to come? The modern New York woman has no size distinction; she loves to express herself through clothing, to evoke a mood, feeling, and vibe.

What I felt most was that the trends themselves are inclusive of all bodies, meaning the trends can be re-created on women of any size. Even if we don’t see ourselves on the runway, I can see myself in these clothes. These are the trends I believe will be the biggest to emerge from NYFW, along with how to re-create them at home.

Joyful Dressing, or More Is More

From Tory Burch to Conner Ives to Altuzarra, we're having fun with fashion again. Clashing prints, mixed textures, furs, and beaded embellishments—the New York runways gave women permission to express who they are through their fashion again. Now, you can overdo the maximalism, but who am I to judge? A lot of plus-size clothing tends to be either really vibrant, maxed-out prints that aren't chic, or just ugly cuts. I've said it multiple times: I still believe in flattering clothing. But it's not about hiding your body; it's about knowing what cuts and silhouettes work best for your shape and proportions. So when it comes to joyful dressing, my rule is this: Either do blocks of color or pops of print, and then accessorize.

Purple, the New Blue

Blue continues to be everywhere this season, but a hot new contender is purple. From lavender to lilac, amethyst to plum, we're about to start seeing a lot more of it. My mum always said she wouldn't be seen dead in purple, that it washes her out, but she was talking about the lighter shades, the lavenders and lilacs. Personally, I love a deeper, more vibrant shade for myself. I know I just wrote about the pops of blue at Copenhagen, but blue always needs her secondary sister! After all, it sits next to blue on the color wheel and is a part of the jewel-tone register while also pairing well with other warm, vibrant colors like red, aquamarine, and chartreuse. Wear it as an accent, a purple sweater, purple shoes, a handbag, or go all in with a whole dress or skirt. Purple feels more luxurious than blue, and with jewel tones having their moment in our wardrobe palettes, it's no surprise it's in the mix.

The Accentuated Waist

Cummerbunds, belts, and sashes were a standout this season, and defining the waist is one of the best trends to come out of this fashion week because it appeals to every body type. At its most structured, it showed up as corsetry, the boned, architectural waist we saw at Wiederhoeft, where the waist became paramount to the silhouette. As someone with an hourglass figure, I love to accentuate my waist or just break up my proportions. Belts and sashes do a great job of breaking up a look and adding visual tension, creating the illusion of shape on all figures. I saw it done beautifully at Kallmeyer, 6397, Heirlome, and even Carolina Herrera. The key to defining the waist is to play with where the accentuation hits. A good corset or structured waist can be a friend to a bigger bust because it creates definition beneath it. What I loved in a few different collections was the juxtaposition of prints or colored fabrics as belts, which drew you in visually while also providing the tension and playfulness that comes from printmaxxing, or doing a little more with fashion.

Fringe and Movement

There were so many clean lines and quiet luxury silhouettes this season that fringe becomes the effortless drama, a little bit of playfulness even in a neutral wardrobe. It invites you to have fun getting dressed again; it's all joyful. But it's the contrast that really works. Fringe against cleaner lines, like jeans or a blazer, adds the tension that makes an outfit feel elevated and cool. Long fringing in particular adds elongation, and the way it moves with the natural lines of the body makes anyone who wears it look polished. Whether it's an entire fringed dress or a jacket with a more Western feel, fringe is here to stay.

The New Feminine

Call it modern feminine power. This is the rock-and-roll New Yorker, the Khaite woman, the kind of opulent femininity we saw at Tory Burch but also the modern woman at Altuzarra and Proenza Schouler. This woman wears her style in a cool, effortless way. At Ralph Lauren, think elegant brocades paired with dirty denim washes; at Khaite, it was floral lace and leather—the dichotomy of soft and tough, all at once. It's a little bit boho because the trend here is the attitude; it’s your personal style. Embracing what’s yours makes you the rock star. And personal style means you know yourself, you know what works on your body, and you dress like the woman you already are, not the one trends tell you to be. For a midsize woman, I love that Ralph Lauren nodded to his old collections (that's something that we can be scouring resale markets for). Take a few of the trend pieces and then add them to what you already own. This is an attitude and an embodiment of style.

In Conclusion…

If there's one thing to take from this season, it's that each collection finally feels designed with the New York woman in mind. Joyful, structured, soft, colorful, tough, or even minimal, it feels reflective of the different women who make up New York—every shape, every size. You can be one or all, either standalone or at the same time. That is the beauty of fashion and of getting dressed. And that's the energy I love about New York: It allows you to be whoever you want to be. Fashion has always had the power to communicate that, but for a while, especially in New York, that message felt a bit lost. This season, though, it's back.

And just like that, London Fashion Week has drawn to a close. Between far too many Blank Street Blondie Matchas, show reports written in the back of our Volvo chariot and endless after parties, this crown jewel event certainly showcased that Great British fashion need not be relegated to the runway. Of course, you’d only need to look at the street style on offer for proof on that front.

From Burberry’s show at Chelsea College of Arts in the West to Sinead Gorey’s soirée at an iconic Shoreditch strip club in the East, the ensembles on display were as eclectic and significant as the façade of the city itself. Take any silhouette spotted on the front row and you’ll realise there is no such thing as a uniform for stylish denizens. As a result, the outfits on display ranged from knitwear encrusted with sequin motifs to pleated skirts speckled with hardware and many a vintage Mulberry Bayswater.

As someone who attended all five days, it’s an understatement to describe the looks that flooded the cobblestone streets and cement pavements before each show as high-octane at its finest. These were ensembles that fired on all cylinders, mixing texture, colour, print and sequin with reckless abandonment. The only rules of engagement were to come as you are, whether that be in ladylike pencil skirts or in low-rise jeans and Ugg Boots, as some stalwart fashion editors were spotted in.

Still, there were a few underlying themes that I noticed running through some of the strongest looks of the week. Long gone are the days where fashion trickles down from the runway. So, it’s only a matter of time before these outfits show up on the runway themselves. But knowing how attuned the stylish tastemakers of London are, I’m hedging my bets on these ensembles cropping up everywhere come October. Without further ado, scroll through for the 7 key street style trends of London Fashion Week.

The 7 Key Street Style Trends From London Fashion Week September 2026

1. To Tie For

Style Notes: Given how unpredictable British weather can be in September, it would be unwise to leave the home without a fine-knit jumper or oversized shirt to tide you over when the skies turn grey. Instead of hiding it away, however, the London Fashion Week street style set argued for incorporating it into your look. From Lydia Tár-esque sweaters thrown over shoulders to jumpers tied around the waist à la the Celine spring/summer 2027 men's show, practicality need not be a wanton virtue when you’re running from show to show.

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2. Check Me Out

Style Notes: Fashion’s love with polka dots has run its course, with London Fashion Week attendees pledging allegiance to another print: checks. Of course, with Burberry on the schedule, there was always going to be an increase in the heritage brand's trademark Nova Checks. Still, from Somerset House to the Old Bailey for Simone Rocha’s latest runway, checks showed up in full force. Plaid shirt days are clearly upon us.

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3. Big Coat Energy

Style Notes: The street style at London Fashion Week always delivers excellent coat sightings, and this season was no different. (After all, most shows are presented only a stone’s throw away from the heart of modern tailoring on Savile Row.) From the tuxedo offering at Erdem to the witchy takes outside of Bora Aksu, these are pieces that do a lot of the heavy lifting, literally acting like a suit of armour in a full-throttle week.

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4. IDGAF Denim

Style Notes: You can always spot a seasoned fashion editor from a mile away. Instead of chintzy sequins, statement jackets and a hairstyle that’s been gelled to the gods, they wear basic white T-shirts, casual jeans and some variation of an inconspicuous leather jacket. These types of attendees prove that looking your best does not need to come with all the bells and whistles. Sometimes, excessive styling is best reserved for the runway and not the front row.

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5. Skirt Chaser

Style Notes: We here at Who What Wear UK have waxed lyrical about printed skirts, specifically our adoration for Versace’s face skirt from Dario Vitale’s sole collection as creative director. At London Fashion Week, we proved to be in good company, with that piece cropping up all over the city. Elsewhere, Chopova Loewena’s trademark carabiner skirts continued to be a hit, especially outside of the bowling alley where they staged their latest show, whilst brocade and jacquard styles seen on Dries Van Noten’s autumn/winter 2026 collection also proved popular.