The Best Street Style From LFWM 2018 Carved out Three Big Trends

London Fashion Week usually sets the stage for the boldest outfits to parade both on and off the runway. However, Spring/Summer 2018‘s tone was slightly restrained. With energies spent on larger looming issues such as the general election and the surrounding attacks in the city, not much zest was reserved for venturesome clothing. Adding to that was the absence of a few big-league designers, which meant fewer foreign fashion editors were seen on the streets of London.

But this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, this week’s best street style was an honest and true reflection of London’s finest. Fashion enthusiasts went for tried-and-trusted pieces, as well as timeless fits rather than brazen colors and flamboyant silhouettes. On display was a mix of high-fashion labels such as Louis Vuitton, Maison Margiela and Chanel, and also more contemporary/street imprints like Supreme, OFF-WHITE and Vetements. Three main trends were apparent throughout the week: classic menswear tailoring, bold patterns and utilitarian straps and buckles. For each trend, we’ve offered some runway inspiration from a few noteworthy collections that showed during LFW:M 2018.

Classic Menswear Tailoring

The most identifiable motifs from both streetwear and traditional menswear come together in this ensemble. A quintessential streetwear outfit consisting of a graphic print hoodie and adidas runners is topped off with a Glen plaid print trench coat — a noteworthy trend from last week.

A stark black leather coat and jacket is layered over a summer-friendly blue and white striped button down for an ultimate complementary look. Oversized collars, elongated cuffs and untucked hems add some variety to the otherwise fitted silhouette. Black bottoms and shoes keep things minimalist and clean.

Looping back to last week’s theme of traditional menswear tailoring, this pure and simple outfit sees a black crew neck tee tucked into a belted and deep-pleated pair of trousers. Everything is understated and slick by way of a grey and black color scheme.

You can elevate a monochromatic outfit with contrasting textures and well-tailored proportions. Menswear influencer Nick Wooster goes for the classic summer white outfit consisting of a mandarin collar shirt, a linen white blazer, off-white cropped pants and white slip-ons from GANRYU COMME des GARÇONS.

Prep-school meets skater in this minimal but cozy ensemble. A classic cable knit sweater in cream droops over a pair of slightly baggy pants and sneakers. Country club style is making a low-key comeback, so dig out those polos and knits.

Maybe not traditional menswear in the three-piece-suit sense, but the polo shirt is still a classic menswear piece and perhaps the original sports-luxury garment. For this look, J $tash pairs a polo with a wild diamond Murakami flower necklace and a bold Chanel pouch slung across the chest. Recently, Ben Baller created MORE extravagant spinning 18-Karat gold Murakami flower pendants.

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