London Has Spoken—These are the 7 Unmissable Runway Trends Set to Shape Autumn/Winter 2025

As quickly as it came around, London Fashion Week has wrapped for another season, but over one wet weekend in the capital, we were treated to enough fashionable fare to make up for the grey skies and spells of rain outside.

From a bold and theatrical opening at Harris Reed set against the grand backdrop of the Tate Britain, to a star-studded close from Burberry in the very same venue, autumn/winter 2025 will be the season that champions what makes London fashion quite so unique, and there was something for everyone in the mix of established fashion houses, new favourites and up-and-coming talent that showed across a jam-packed four days.

Despite a few noticeable absences in the schedule this year, London Fashion Week continues to do what it does best: bringing out the most experimental fashion crowds in droves to celebrate the country's best and brightest. Despite the gale-force weather, teamBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK turned out in full force to attend the shows in the name of trend research and capturing the best street style (big thanks is due to Volvo cars for making sure we stayed on schedule and the Andaz London Liverpool Street for being the perfect central base in the city).

So what, I hear you ask, were the notable moments that got our full attention?

Now that we've debriefed in the back of the car, gathered our notes and talked about the viral-worthy moments we loved, we've refined the looks from dozens of shows, presentations and events into a handy edit of seven trends that you need to see. Of course, there will be more to come in the form of our autumn/winter 2025 trend report once the whole of fashion month comes to a close, but for now, let's focus on the LFW trends to know before anyone else. You won't be disappointed by good old Blighty.

1. A WHITE WEDDING

Style Notes: As it turns out, you don't have to have a ring on your finger to buy into LFW's most unexpected trend. Designers were inspired by the regality of the modern bride this season, with full white dresses, bouquets and veils showing up at Bora Aksu, Connor Ives, Di Petsa, Edeline Lee and of course, Richard Quinn, who transformed his runway into a breathtaking winter setting, perfect for the demure bride.

You might be puzzled by how on earth this trend translates to everyday wear, but these are not dresses designed with the 9-to-5 in mind. Instead, the LWD (that's long white dress) just might be strong enough to replace the LBD for all of your formal and evening plans. And take note, 2025 and 2026 brides—we've also spotted some microtrends in the mix that will make your big moment even more memorable. Off-the-shoulder and retro necklines, white tights, big bows and rosettes were used time and again to create drama and points of interest in monochrome looks. Sorry, suiting—but 2025 is undoubtedly the year we say yes to the dress.

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2. FRINGE BENEFITS

Style Notes: Nothing brings a collection to life quite like movement—be it a sweeping skirt, floating chiffon and tulle or a billowing sleeve—but it's fringing that really makes the wearer the centre of attention. Chunky straps, delicately beaded strands and streams of strings stood out amongst the sharp tailoring and angular silhouettes at Toga, Roksanda and Simone Rocha, a direct move away from what was a relatively pared-back spring/summer show of cotton maxis and trenches.

The usual signposts of a "party season" collection may be sequins and glitter, but in 2025, expect fringing to be front and centre as an elevated take on embellishment that looks as luxurious as it feels. The trend automatically lends itself to being dressed up (naturally), but you could also take cues from Burberry to help ground such a whimsical style with chunky boots and leather accessories.

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3. PREP SCHOOL

Style Notes: For lessons in A* dressing, look no further than Kent Curwen and Mithridate's approach to "prep school with polish": a mix of rugby stripes, knee-high socks and uniform staples that look impossibly chic when styled up with court shoes and Mary Janes. And, if the recent resurgence of cardigans, ties and pleated skirts tells us anything, it's that the collegiate aesthetic is perfectly timed to land this autumn, bringing new ways to wear the look. Boat shoes, anyone?

With Daniel Fletcher now at the helm of Mithridate, his debut collection conjured up the feeling of Oxbridge socials, Wimbledon and boat races— a loving tribute to all things British and a reworking of the wardrobe classics we've come to rely on. Think trench coats, Oxford shirts, Harrington jackets and a knit tied around the shoulders. Emilia Wickstead agrees, as leather skirts and collared knits were shown on the runway with a boot-meets-loafer hybrid that we predict will be very popular when released.

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4. A KNIGHT'S TALE

Style Notes: The most-discussed guest on the Burberry front row this season? A fully kitted-out knight. Yes, you read that correctly, a mystery man dressed head-to-toe in a suit of armour spotted casually taking selfies with Nicholas Hoult and Jodie Turner-Smith might sound like a fever dream, but after the week of shows we'd already seen, it actually made perfect sense. Armour, chainmail, corsetry and heavy embellishments were core elements in the collections of Dreaming Eli, Dilara Findikoglu, Annie's Ibiza and Denzil Patrick—one trend we couldn't have predicted would cause such a stir on the runways.

As with every season, there were showpieces designed to convey the designer's creative inspiration as well as traditional ready-to-wear, but in the case of this medieval mood, there are ways to nod to the look without committing to an uncomfortable commute. Silver, beading, cinched waists and lace-up bodices all refer to the trend without being too literal, but don't be surprised if you spot a 2020 Tom Ford-esque breastplate moment on the red carpet over the next year or so. Once the A-list cottons on, it'll be a very good year for archival Mugler and Rabanne, too. Maid Marian, eat your heart out.

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5. THE GREEN MACHINE

Style Notes: After a long-standing love affair with burgundy, plum and purple-rich tones, it's time to move on to the next secondary colour in the palette—green—for a vibrant alternative that pairs surprisingly well with just about every other shade in the spectrum. This could be the natural evolution of the lurid "Brat" green that was everywhere last year, but it's been a while since green in any of its forms got some time in the limelight (sorry).

The 2025 collections showcased green in apple, forest, sage, emerald and zesty lime across a number of shows—a sure sign that the reign of last year's chocolate brown may be nearing its end. As arresting as Erdem, Chet Lo and Burberry's head-to-toe green looks were, for those wary of colour-blocking such a bold shade, Emilia Wickstead's use of brown and grey, SS Daley's mix of gold and cream and Roksanda's all-black looks with bright green accessories help to break up the strong shade into something more accessible for the more subdued dresser. How's that for versatility?

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6. CUFFS, COLLARS AND SLEEVES

Style Notes: It's difficult to improve on the classic white shirt for very good reason. In its simplicity, a good white button-down makes a great outfit foundation, and no matter how you switch up the colours, prints and cuts, you'll often find yourself looking for the most pared-back shirt to fill the gap in a well-curated wardrobe.

It's good news then that this season, designers decided not to stray too far from what we know and love, and have given us the white shirt 2.0—it's the same wardrobe classic, but with the volume turned up. Supersized lapels! Starched collars! Voluminous sleeves! From Toga's undone bow ties and brooches to Bora Aksu's ruffled cuffs, looking smart is back on the agenda and is as simple as one hero buy.

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7. 24/7 PARTY GIRL

Style Notes: Who could have predicted that for A/W 25, so many designers would find their inspiration for party season—not in the party itself, but in what happens afterwards. Whilst the Ashish runway was strung with scattered party poppers and balloons that spelled out "walk of shame", and the models at Sinead Gorey walked haphazardly down the runway carrying bags of KFC and sporting smudged makeup, over at Connor Ives, the hostess with the mostess wore a headpiece fashioned out of discarded beer bottle caps—the ultimate make-do accessory.

As a season that celebrates the joy of dressing up and going out, expect a high/low mix in 2025. Whilst there are longline fur coats, plunging necklines and feathers, you can also expect to see slogan tees, leggings, and battered Converse high tops. This party girl has stayed out all night and made the very most of it, so shelve the killer platforms in favour of something a little more comfortable this year. Grunge is back (in a grown-up way), and this time, it's in a minidress, sheer tights and accompanied by a banging soundtrack.

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