On the Steet in London (Feb 2011)

London offers great opportunities to watch trends rise and fall. Designers themselves remarkably take inspiration from the streets of our marvellous capital, but London is not just about what you find in the stores. It is not the minimal chic of Parisian ladies, nor is it the made to measure Italian dress code. London takes the wild heart of Europe’s signature, with very few restrictions, great bravery and a big big passion for innovation and a British rough touch.

Street in London can often mean tube. And that’s where I spotted this girl, who certainly knows how to have it all! With the leopard printed scarf –with matching earmuffs! – and the oversized fair-isle coat she masters the mixed print trend. A hobo-look for the brave.

Asian girls do it better! This lady looked so cool: a classy ruffled up coat made individual by statement accessories: the belt, the colourful tights, the hat with the tulle flower and, cherry on the cake, our loved animal print handbag! And she’s teaching her little one well, how stylish is she with the furry coat?

                                                     

Talking fur... shopping days in Angel can be frosty! I absolutely loved the way this lady pulled off her furry gloves and Cossack hat with the camel coat. The flowery leggings add a touch of fun and the anticipation of spring trends! But, what conquered my heart was the laced boots, main character of many London fashion tales.

Have you heard about the new head-scarf trend coming this spring?

Right, let me show you the real thing. The young lady I snapped in North London works the colour-block better than anyone with high-street budget. Moreover, she doesn’t miss a trend –notice the brogues, the fair-isle cardi, the military coat –and she shows off her retro leather bag with great style.

Paying homage to the British representative brand Dr Martens. These bad boys satisfy many ladies’ needs! From the eccentrics, to the rave culture gals, to the intellectuals, to the girly latest Hello Kitty version, they represent the history and the culture of this city more than any other pair. These, snapped in an outdoor shopping centre, celebrate the laced heels with a rough touch in a rock-chick black patent.

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Spectacles are a fashion statement this year, hurray! London is going geek-chic for real: this lady takes her specs to a super-cool level, matching with the black wool packer hat, the calf-length sneak printed dress and the grey chunky scarf. Just irresistible!