Street Style
Aug 2, 2022

The 9 Key Trends Londoners Will Be Wearing This Autumn

by Hannah Almassi

In my humble opinion, I think London in the autumn-time is a pretty special thing. The capital may not match up to the spectacular visual show of rusty-leafed trees that somewhere like New York City has to offer, but it feels like an exciting time where new prospects are upon us and that "back to school" excitement is palpable. Most people are still buoyed by the joys of British summertime and not yet so fed up with dark nights and rainy days to hibernate and ignore you in the street.

It's all about fresh outfit ideas and still being able to bare a little leg or go sans coat. It's the perfect window of opportunity for creative layering or getting extra mileage out of your favourite summer items that you simply aren't ready or willing to retire yet. It's my favourite season and so I'm very excited to place some bets on the autumn trends I think London fashion people will really get behind in 2022. Being the keen outfit-building types this captial's best-dressed are, the signs have already started to surface. There are hints of newness as well as some ideas that have held so strong throughout the summer so far that I just know they won't be retired at the first glimpse of rain. From an ongoing fascination with truly nostalgic designer handbags through to the extension of hemlines into maxi skirt territory, these are the 9 key trends I think Londoners will adopt for autumn 2022.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@fisayolonge

Style Notes: Balenciaga's reworked City bags and the new Le Cagole styles have a lot to answer for. They spearhead a return to the extra-fussy It bag styles of the noughties, and now I'm seeing girls picking up vintage styles all over the city.

Chloé Paddington Leather Satchel

Paddington Leather Satchel

Mark my words, it is only a matter of time until people rediscover the Chloé Paddington…

Diesel 1dr Bag

I can't recall Diesel ever having an It bag before but now with Glenn Martens at the creative helm, things are about to change.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@daniellejinadu

Style Notes: The great thing about this maxi skirt comeback is that no matter where you buys yours from—high end or high street—the overall effect of a very plain, pared back style is wealth!

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@madeleinebuggekarlsen

Style Notes: Savile Row is the epicentre of tailoring in the world, so London fashion people are no strangers to a fantastic suit. This season the trend continues for slouchy, oversized shapes with looser, wide-leg fits and boxy jackets.

Frankie Shop Gelso Grain De Poudre and Satin Vest

Gelso Grain De Poudre and Satin Vest

Frankie Shop put waistcoats back on the map.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@sarabrowndesign

Style Notes: Super-bright shirts have been going strong for two summers now and I don't expect to see them being put to rest over the autumn months. Instead, they'll be worn under suits or layered over fine-knit roll-necks.

Arket Relaxed Poplin Shirt

Relaxed Poplin Shirt

I can't resist Kermit green.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@monikh

Style Notes: Bikers, blazer and bombers are all on the agenda for AW22, but there's nothing a bohemian London girl likes more than a swishy fringed jacket. Particularly good with jeans and over long dresses.

Nasty Gal Real Suede Oversized Fringe Jacket

Real Suede Oversized Fringe Jacket

This shade of deep tan is so perfect for autumn.

Muuba Kate Jacket

A more oversized shape if you like a roomier fit.

Blank Nyc Shimmy Shirt Jacket

Shimmy Shirt Jacket

These jackets work well for festivals and chilly summer moments.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@lisafolawiyo

Style Notes: From Loewe's anagram tank to Prada's see-through logo-stamped heels, there are endless trending branded pieces out in the capital right now.

Prada Triangle-plaque Pumps

Triangle-plaque Pumps

Logo + slingback + kitten heel… these might be the most 2022 shoes of all.

Valentino Valentino Garavani Vlogo Reversible Leather Belt

Valentino Garavani Vlogo Reversible Leather Belt

This beauty is reversible so double the wear potential.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@nicoleocran

Style Notes: Following on from the resurgence of maxi skirts you'll also find that form-fitting tube dresses are set to be big (and very comfy) news. I've already bought mine…

Skims Soft Lounge Ribbed Stretch-Modal Maxi Dress - Onyx

Soft Lounge Ribbed Stretch-Modal Maxi Dress - Onyx

This is the one I own and the styling options are endless.

COS Knitted Midi Dress

Knitted Midi Dress

COS has many of these throw-on dress styles.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@sandrahagelstam

Style Notes: We Londoners love our comfy shoes (Birkenstocks, Tevas and Dr Martens still rule) but with a renewed energy for heels you'll find lots of the city's trendsetters stepping into slingbacks with low or kitten heels. Especially if they are Gucci and covered in crystals.

Arket Leather Slingback Pumps

Leather Slingback Pumps

I'd get so much wear out of these—metallics go with everything.

Mango Croc-Finish Pumps - Women | Mango United Kingdom

Croc-Finish Pumps - Women | Mango United Kingdom

A jazzy shoe brings personality to any basic outfit.

London Autumn Fashion Trends for 2022

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@emmarosestyle

Style Notes: Crochet has taken over my feeds this summer and I see no reason for it to quieten down over the colder months.

ASOS Reclaimed Vintage Co-Ord Top and Skirt

Reclaimed Vintage Co-Ord Top and Skirt

If you're a crochet pro, step it up with a double hit.

Rosantica Holli Bag

You can keep the crochet trend up all year via a party handbag.

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