26 Feb Inspiration: 7 Key trends From London Fashion Week AW 24/25

What was on show for Autumn/Winter 24/25? Here are seven key trends that emerged from the London Fashion Week collections…

1 Forest of Green

Green, in every shade appeared in many collections, reinforced by Burberry, from checked trenches and duffle coats to pleated skirts and knitwear. Moss, khaki, emerald and more from the green colour palette worked the catwalk on models of yesteryear. Other designers going green this season included Derrick, Labrum and Chet Lo. Coming a close second were shades of deep red, oxblood and burgundy as seen at Jasive and Molly Goddard.

2 A Fine Romance

Flouncy frills, ruffles and bows combined with voluminous sleeves and maxi lengths made for a romantic, whimsical feel at Richard Quinn, Jasive, Bora Aksu and Alex S Yu. 

3 Breast in Show

Breast is best for designers this season as the obligatory erogenous zone on show turned to the chest area. Look no further than Helen Anthony for bare breasts under sheer fabrics, or Simone Rocha and her bejewelled under-breast cups, as well as Dreaming Eli and her underwear as outerwear offering full frontal sex appeal.

4 A Sheer Layer Over

Best exemplified by Simone Rocha and Alex S Yu, layering a sheer dress or skirt over an outfit, or for the more daring, bare skin, was seen on and off the catwalk. Delicate tulles and chiffons were toughened up when combined with tailoring or second skin club wear. This trend also incorporates sheer corsets and bralets cinching in shirts and fine knits.

5 Minimal Lines

In contrast to the romantic trend, tailoring and outwear took a 90’s minimal turn at many of the collections. Paring back on trims, lapels and the like, this was about creating a sleek, beautifully executed, clean silhouette. 

6 Reused Unity

Combining community with reworked elements Kazna Asker packed a lot to think about in her collection – touching on sustainability, uniting cultures, belonging and political questioning. It’s the mixing of cultural styles along with vintage items, deadstock fabrics and reworked textiles that uniqueness emerges. Winner of Fashion Scout’s Arena competition, Alenkie’s collection is entirely created from deadstock fabrics and vintage items bringing upcycling and reuse to fore.

7 Teddy Textures

While leather, real or faux, biker jackets made a regular appearance the most dominant trend for outerwear came in the form of cuddly textures, such as fleece, shearling and faux fur. Take note of the statement coats at Burberry, Erdem and Helen Anthony. Other tactile textures on show included feathers and oversized knits.