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Eight London girls' fashion essentials

By Eleonore Dresch on 19/2/2022

A lot has been written about Parisian girls’ style. But what about London girls’ style? Diverse and free-spirited, Londoners’ dressing may be a bit more difficult to pin down. The Hackney gal would have a different style from the girls in Peckham or Notting Hill. But what Londoners all have in common is the unpredictability of the weather and the sheer size of their city.
London style is about versatility and reinterpreting trends. Less classic or obsessed with elegance than the Parisian, the Londoner has a unique way of wearing comfortable outfits with an eccentric twist. With London Fashion Week happening this weekend, we tried to redefine what makes London style so fabulous.

A good trench, a good coat

A good trench is the London girl’s absolute must-have. It is simply perfect for London mild, wet and windy weather and can be worn in so many different ways.

Of course, you would ideally invest in a Burberry Chelsea or Waterloo design. But there are other fabulous options on the market. Here are a few of our favourites

ARKET

Cotton linen coat - SHOP HERE

BURBERRY

Wacton cotton-gabardine trenchcoat – SHOP HERE

BALMAIN

Sand gabardine trenchcoat – SHOP HERE

A taste for pattern

If you ask a Parisian girl what defines the London-girl look she would immediately say, a flowery dress.

A love of print fabrics, from Liberty floral theme to tartans, very much characterises the London girl. And she’s not afraid to mix and match them.

MANGO

Floral-print dress – SHOP HERE

RIXO

Brie leopard-print midiskirt – SHOP HERE

GUCCI

100 tapestry jacquard dress – SHOP HERE

Masculine meets feminine

Savile Row revisited: gentlemanly attire has always been part of the London fashion heritage and the London look.

ARKET

Oversized poplin shirt – SHOP HERE

TOTÊME

Double-breasted wool blazer – SHOP HERE

COS

High-waisted pleated trousers – SHOP HERE

GUCCI

Leather lug-sole Horsebit loafer – SHOP HERE

Toughen up: chunky boots and bomber jackets

The London girl doesn’t do over-refined. If she’s wearing a pleated skirt or dress, it would be toughened up with some chunky boots or bomber jacket.

GANNI

Leather mid-calf Chelsea boots – SHOP HERE

& OTHER STORIES

Oversized padded bomber jacket – SHOP HERE

ARKET

Chunky-sole leather boots – SHOP HERE

RAEY

Tumbled-leather biker jacket – SHOP HERE

Bright colour blocks

Orange meets pink… that colour mix would never be seen on a Parisian girl. And yet, the London girl pulls it off, whether with or without accessories.