London Collections: As seen on the streets

The response with regards to statistics after posting about menswear last week made it clear that you guys do like a bit of manspiration. As you may or may not know, during fashion week I like to play around with a bit of street style because I really do think thats where most of the fun lies. It's always great to capture a womans character through her clothing

Whatever a woman can do, a man can do just as good so as the world’s most fashionable men make an appearance in the capital we take a look back at the street style stars of the second London Collections: Men and the trends that got everyone talking.

Colour and print

Be it Ikat, camouflage or neon brights, Londoners have never been afraid to clash colour and print. Jonathan Saunders and Paul Smith both brought the trend to life on the catwalks but its going strong on the streets too.  

Statement shoes

High-vis trainers or studded brogues: whichever way you go, statement footwear is the order of the day this season. For the flashiest style and designer shoes, think Alexander McQueen, Anthony Miles and Nike.

Boyish backpacks

While man bags and pouches are on the up, the backpack still rules when it comes to street-wise style. Herschel is the go to-brand for cool and casual styles or check out Mulberry for a more classic, more office-appropriate carryalls.


Love,
Me
xxx

More Street style

Don't worry, I'm not going to give another speech about the style choices of my generation this time. More great and genuine street style, Enjoy!

PEOPLE

At Fashion week, you can always tell the people who've got genuine character and the ones who get dressed up just to be photographed. The latter can be very ridiculous and I'm not fascinated by them in any way whatsoever. This year, I missed 2 shows because of street style photographing and it was worth it in every way. In every interview I've ever done, I've always pointed out that people give me some sort of inspiration be it via casually watching them, other personal style bloggers and/or street style. Its the most genuine and most natural form of fashion that there is left as everything has become so commercial, one directional and so fricking icy. I'm more into the art of assembling the day to day outfits and not the labels. I guess I could say I almost hate labels these days because it seems to be the driving force of this generations style choices. I can't wait till people want a pair of shoes because it suits their character and not because they are Margiela's or because kanye thinks its cool. I can't wait till people get their minds back. I feel like we need to wake up really. I'll stop ranting now. Check these real people out. P.S. I'll start posting about all the shows I went to tomorrow. I can't wait for yall to see em!

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LFW Outfit, Day 3

Source 

This is an unusual outfit for me, but I thought hey, its fashion week, and I want to be comfy, so I pulled out my vintage trouser suit which I've had for ages but I've never had the appropriate place to wear it to. And just incase anyone was wondering, it was altered by a tailor. No one is ever lucky enough to find a vintage trouser suit, that actually fits almost perfectly.

(Edit)- Click Here for More pictures!!

Street Style from NYFW

While I recognised some regular FW faces like Caroline Issa, Anna Dello Russo, Chiara, Shiona Turini and Peony Lim, I also noticed that there are a few new street style darlings added to the radar. It's nice to see the creative combination of patterns and colours considering the freezing weather, but as you can see from the bottom row of the first collage, some just had to stick to gloomy glamour and I don't blame them; have you been outside lately??! 

This little gem just deserved her own personal space. Look at her looking all fly with her wang bag, booties and slouchy hat. I want her!

Collages edited by me.

Sources

Whowhatwear

Vogue.It

Harpers Bazaar

Style.com

Fashionologie

Bullet Media

TheBlondeSalad

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Hope you enjoyed my personal favourite looks.

There are more and you can see them at the sources provided.

Love,

Wunmi

xxx