LONDON FASHION WEEK : Top Trends for Fall 2015

1. Brocade Embroidery:

Adornments are having a moment. Texture of brocade and excessive appliqués, with luxe couture fabrics like silk and satin woven with cabbage roses and meticulous detailing. Where old-fashioned meets modern.

Erdem / Simone Rocha / Erdem / Matthew Williamson / Temperley London

2. Lush Plush:

Coats and jackets of a soft dense texture were a recurring motif in the collections. Cozy up in these stylish and sumptuous alternatives to standard shearling and over-the-top fur.

Burberry Prorsum / Roksanda / Paul Smith / Preen by Thornton Bregazzi / Joseph

3. Lurex Luxe:

From shiny skirts to glittery metallic sweaters, lurex was a hit. Ladylike and chic, the look is striking and refreshing.

JW Anderson / Lucas Nascimento / Christopher Kane / Jonathan Saunders / Matthew Williamson

4. Linear Graphics:

Linear prints and color pop were predominantly present in the designer collections. Sleek, modern and hip silhouettes in hyper color hues and clash of textures create a bold effect.

Jonathan Saunders / Vivienne Westwood Red Label / Roksanda / Mary Katrantzou / Tom Ford

5. Floral Romanticism:

Ruffled and sleek silk frocks made both historic and romantic with crocheted, woven or printed designs boasting floral motifs.

Simone Rocha / Preen by Thornton Bregazzi / Matthew Williamson / Simone Rocha / Erdem

6. Extreme Fringe:

Long luxuriant fringing took on fashion’s current obsession with the Seventies. From shaggy fringed coat to heavily fringed ponchos, dresses and mile-long scarves wrapped around the neck and plunging to the floor.

Pringle of Scotland / JW Anderson / Burberry Prorsum / Issa / Tom Ford

7. Caped Woman:

Collections saw a variety of capes of classic silhouettes and variant hues and fabrics. From dressy versions to more casual looks, the chic trend is here to stay in a big way.