London's weather is notoriously gray and dreary. London's fashion scene, on the other hand, is consistently anything but. While cities like New York and Paris are often filled with all-black-everything outfits and a less-is-more approach to style, London is the place where Fashion Month show-goers look like they genuinely have fun getting dressed in the morning. And, despite the outrageously colorful and out-of-the-box pieces spotted on the streets, somehow, it rarely comes off as trying too hard. And that's the kind of sartorial cool we aspire to: the kind that pairs a checkered suit with beat-up Converse, a hoodie with super-flares, a dramatic full skirt with a Mets tee, and pulls it off like it was a no-brainer. Click through to get your bi-annual British invasion, and don't be surprised if you find yourself dressing like Alexa Chung for the rest of this week.
Make a three-quarter sleeved jacket work for winter by keeping the underneath layers long.
We spy with our little eye lots of new Gucci.
Further proof you should give the modern-day suit a chance.
Long live the Canadian tuxedo.
Our very own editor-in-chief Christene Barberich practicing what she preaches: Grandma shoes are the best.
Balance out a chunky knit with a lacy blouse and pencil skirt.
Tired of your plain old oxford shirt? Try putting a bow on it.
Leave it to Alexa Chung to bring back the brooch.
Trade in your beanie for a more Parisienne newsboy cap.
Two examples that accessories. Are. Everything.
Our eye immediately gravitates to the trio of tan items, but it's the more subtle black lace skirt over cuffed jeans that makes this look a winner.
What's your sign?
Make your favorite going-out heels daytime-approved with the help of a trusted pair of black tights.
A matching set is best when it's made of velvet.
A colorful take on the most British piece of clothing, ever.
We're all about a trend that's easy to DIY.
As Taylor Swift once said, "Shake it off, shake it off."
That old gray hoodie you wear to the gym? Make it photo-ready by adding a more formal jacket and colorful clutch.
Bulky isn't necessarily a bad thing. This oversized leather aviator jacket is like wearing a blanket.
Clashing patterns work like a charm when they're made up of similar shades.
Join the Tough Girls Club with black pleated skirts and chunky leather boots.
The fashion girl way to support your home team.
What are you looking at?
How Margot Tenenbaum would do London Fashion Week.
How to make an exit, courtesy of the coolest bomber jacket on the block.
We bet Ziggy Stardust would approve of this one.
This pair of jeans has us seeing spots.
A sweatshirt and a midi-skirt? Who'd have thought.
Who ever said you couldn't wear white after Labor Day?
Mirror, mirror on the wall pants...
That summer off-the-shoulder top you can't wait until summer to wear? Don't. Layer it on top of a turtleneck for a look that works aesthetically and seasonally.
Double the volume with multiple wide hems.
All-over plaid, done right.
Blowin' in the wind...
It's all in the details on this skater dress (seriously, look closely).
Inky, Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde get the London Fashion Week treatment (courtesy of Anya Hindmarch).
A flower bib is that accessory we didn't realize we needed (or wanted).
Statement bag, statement coat, statement shoes. Check, check, check.
Slip into something oversized for maximum comfort, warmth, and style.
In a sea full of neutrals, bright red shoes get a moment in the spotlight.
When the wide-brimmed hat meets the visor, you've got a fool-proof solution to those flashing street style cameras.
Fresh out of the '70s.
Beige isn't boring. Here's why.
Platformed sneakers bring us back to our Spice Girls days (and we couldn't be happier).
Layer leggings under a barely-there fringed skirt for optimal coverage.
Talk to the hand back.
Pink hair + sea-foam green sunglasses = an extremely colorful sartorial win.
Is there anything that requires less maintenance (and exudes more cool) than a jumpsuit?
A turtleneck that doubles as a mid-show hiding place for a quick snooze.
Tie one on for size.
No one does street style like Olivia Palermo.
Fashion Week looks better with an equally styled friend.
Peace up to wearing a dress without tights in February.
Now that's what we call a statement necklace.
A metallic miniskirt can give you legs for days.
"Say my name, say my name..."
The antithesis to a fully black outfit? A rainbow-striped topper.
Not quite an armpit bag, but close.
Socks with sandals might be the best invention, ever.
Who wouldn't want to cozy up in a coat that looks like a quilt?
We're counting not one, not two, but three layers up top.
Itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny black-and-silver bedazzled kitten heels.
Gloves are a real life-saver (and outfit-maker).
This might just be the sleekest coat we've ever seen.
Wear your coat slightly off-the-shoulder, because why not?
All-blue everything.
That peasant dress hiding in the back of your closet? Give it new life with tights, sneakers, and a gray overcoat.
This Magda Butrym blazer is a statement-maker if we've ever seen one.
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