London Fashion Week saw the most romantic collection to date from Alexander McQueen, while Mulberry returned to the catwalk with a new It Bag, the Clifton. We’ve rounded up the best of British runway style, from embellishment, ruffles and embroidery, to oversized coats and military jackets
A patchwork of patterns and textures drawing on creative director, Christopher Bailey’s, love of “musical references”, from Seventies glam-rock shiny metallic lamés and lurex tops to bright sequinned floral mini-dresses and snakeskin detailed outerwear. Burberry
A fairytale meets pirate inspired collection, with military style jackets, ruffle cuffed blouses and tattoo inspired appliqué dresses among designs – all this with a hint of Hendrix. Temperley London
This collection drew inspiration from Paul Smith himself, revisiting his old design roots with a new stamp. The runway featured traditional paisley patterns alongside new shawl fur collars and gold buttons. Paul Smith
A romantic collection with soft feminine silhouettes, yet powerful eccentricity. The catwalk featured caped floor-length gowns, chiffon dresses and embroidered eiderdown coats. Alexander McQueen
Amanda Wakeley channelled a modern medieval look with warm, rustic, earthy tones and an emphasis on fur and leather, from luxurious collarless coats to practical mink hooded sweatshirts. Amanda Wakeley
Feminine and flattering silhouettes were a common theme throughout the new Fifties Americana inspired Mary Katrantzou collection, along with reimagined Technicolor and glittering embellishments and embroidery. Mary Katrantzou
Mulberry’s return to the catwalk revealed a classic colour palette of navy, black, khaki and burgundy, with vivid flashes of pink, cornflower blue and punk yellow. The new ‘It Bag’, the Clifton, also graced the catwalk. Mulberry
Main image credit: Burberry
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