Looking for style inspiration? These are the 5 street-style trends from London Fashion Week we're already copying

Updated: 10:33 EDT, 25 September 2026 There was lots to look forward to ahead of the SS27 shows at this September's London Fashion Week (LFW). From McQueen's return to the official schedule after 25 years showing in Paris, to Marks & Spencer's first ever LFW show, it's fair to say anticipation was high.Thankfully, the British fashion scene did not disappoint, with this season's offerings widely considered – amongst those in the know – as one of the most exciting and commercially promising in years. Unfortunately, we've now got to wait until next spring to start shopping the collections (excluding M&S, whose pieces were available to buy the second they hit the runway). Instead, we've been looking to the street style spotted in between shows for our dose of readily available fashion to see us through the upcoming months. While Paris Fashion Week is known for chic, polished street style, and New York for being effortlessly cool, London has an edgier, more creative aesthetic. You're far more likely to see fashion insiders trying out new things here – meaning it's the perfect place for spotting emerging trends. With that in mind, we've rounded up five of the key trends we spotted on the style set this season. Zebra print When it comes to animal prints, leopard has long held the monopoly. From Jackie Kennedy's Oleg Cassini coat to Naomi Campbell's Harper's Bazaar Wild Things shoot, it's played a starring role in endless iconic fashion moments over the years. This season, however, it's got competition, with zebra print far surpassing it in terms of street style sightings. Perhaps the most popular way to wear it was as the focal point of a look – for example, in a skirt or coat. Otherwise, a popular way to introduce zebra into an outfit was via an accessory. Pill box hats, bags or heels in the statement print all worn by those on the FROW. Column skirts The modern rebrand for the pencil skirt, a column skirt is essentially the same thing – just with a sleek, longline silhouette. Most balanced the traditionally feminine style by pairing with masculine touches like tux jackets and, this season's most unexpected new womenswear accessory, the cummerbund!ArgyleMaybe it's The Traitors effect. Maybe it's a yearning for simpler times, or even the growing interest in second-hand and vintage style. Whatever the reason, it's clear heritage-inspired fashion is everywhere right now. One of the most popular ways to nod to the trend this season was argyle print. Originally created from Clan Campbell of Argyll's tartan (which was rotated 90 degrees on a knitting machine to form the diamond shape) the print has since become synonymous with an off-duty, old money aesthetic.Street stylers eschewed the preppy connotations by styling it with unexpected pairings. For example, clashing prints or statement materials.Sporty outerwearThis season, fashion insiders are foregoing their classic wool coats and practical trenches in favour of more sporty alternatives. Whether it's a leather moto jacket, a trekky windbreaker or an oversized track jacket, the more it looks like something you could have picked up at Sports Direct, the better. It's unsurprising, considering the recent reports of athletes becoming more engaging across social platforms than other celebrities in terms of cultural influence.We'll be styling our picks with a simple long sleeve white tee and oversized jeans. Opt for ballet pumps or slingback heels over chunky trainers to keep the look unexpected and fashion-forward.Cobalt blue By far the most worn colour this Fashion Week, cobalt blue was spotted being worn outside almost every single show. Treated like a neutral, it was paired with everything from bold tiger print coats (see SheerLuxe's Nana Acheampong) to slinky slips (GQ's Mahalia Chang).