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10 Autumn Investment Buys To Borrow From London’s Street-Style Set

Let London Fashion Week’s well-dressed guests provide your autumn outfit inspiration.
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The street-style set was out in full force at London Fashion Week spring/summer 2022. From the vibrant outfits spotted at Fashion East’s buzzy ICA presentation, to the whimsically dressed guests attending Simone Rocha’s intimate church show, there was plenty to see outside the show venues, as well as on the runways.

As ever, the fashion pack offered styling tricks to take into next season. Londoners showed off their finest boots and coats, as autumn edges ever closer. Tailoring, too, was a big trend on the streets, specifically versatile blazers and sleek leather skirts. 

Here are the key pieces to buy now to future proof your autumnal wardrobe.

Do-it-all blazers

Blazers you can rely on for any occasion are absolute essentials.

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Magda Butrym single-breasted hourglass blazer

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& Other Stories oversized wool blazer

The perfect oversized shirt

Another must-have to tick off the list? Easy shirting. Look for breezy fabrications and slouchy silhouettes.

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Frankie Shop oversized cotton shirt

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Uniqlo oversized shirt

Forever jeans

The pair that you can always count on. Dark denim is on trend right now – the baggier the fit, the better. Style with a zingy knit or an oversized shirt. 

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Raey wide-leg jeans

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JW Anderson high-rise straight-leg jeans

All-year-round boots

The search for the perfect autumn/winter boot is on. To make them appropriate for warmer temperatures, many guests at LFW paired their leather knee-highs with skirts and Bermuda shorts.

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Ganni chunky recycled rubber boots

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Givenchy leather knee-high boots

Back to basics

As every fashion fanatic knows, it’s vital to focus on building the foundations of your wardrobe before going any further. A fresh, well-fitted tank top is your way to autumnal effortlessness. 

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Totême ribbed organic-cotton blend jersey tank top

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Les Girls Les Boys tank top

Autumnal leather

Nothing spells autumn quite like a great leather piece. This season, fashion fans have set their sights on chic leather skirts. Pair with a crisp white shirt for back-to-work realness, or with a breezy, sheer blouse for evening soirées. 

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Mango chocolate-brown leather midi skirt

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Maximilian leather skirt

Colour-pop day-to-night dresses

Versatility is the key when curating a great wardrobe. Find items that can see you through an entire day. For example, a colourful, day-to-night dress. Add a blazer for daytime and plentiful jewels in the evening.

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H&M rib-knit dress

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Christopher Esber cut-out stretch-jersey dress

A classic bag

From gargantuan hold-everything totes to neat cross-body styles, showgoers carried hard-working bags all week. Think of your autumnal investment as a trusty sidekick.

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Staud leather shoulder bag

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Loewe Flamenco bag

Wear-anywhere cargos

Cool-kid cargos have been making waves on the pavements for several seasons. Prada’s range is a must for the street-stylers; their utilitarian silhouette is a match made in heaven for the brand’s cult lug-sole Monolith boots. 

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Cos wide-leg cargo trousers

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Prada cargo-style wool trousers

The brilliant coat

We’re lusting after a sturdy trench to wear throughout autumn. Look for statement lapels and other trimmings to stand out from the crowd.

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Raey raglan-sleeved belted trench coat

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Uniqlo double-breasted trench coat