For anyone who would trade eternal salvation for a front-row seat, fashion week is the Super Bowl of events. With four full days of innovative, cutting-edge style to keep on top of (and that’s excluding New York, Paris and Milan) the London-based extravaganza is a visual feast for industry insiders. Hence, one must dress the part... and planning ahead is key.
Creating one’s fashion week wardrobe is no easy feat. You want to stand out while not being seen as trying too hard. Plus, there are certain boxes your fashion week look has to tick off. One being comfort - speaking from experience, those kitten heels may look great, but by your second show of the day you'll be cursing the designer whose name is embossed on the sole.
The second? Timing. Fashion week is pure chaos, with shows taking place one after the other all over the city. My hack? Investing in an elegant, timeless (pun fully intended) watch to ensure you get to your shows on time in the utmost style.
This season, Tissot’s SRV collection caught my eye - a tribute to the centenary of Art Deco. The perfect marriage of vintage design and contemporary femininity, the brand’s watches are primed for women who refuse to compromise on elegance and practicality.
Trust us, being fashionably late isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Better to have a stunning timepiece to keep forever.
With that in mind, read on to see what I wore to London Fashion Week SS26.
A Fashion Editor's LFW Outfits:
Daytime Denim
Denim will forever be my go-to for fashion week. Crisp, well-cut and perfect for the transitional weather, the retro material marries Y2K playfulness with timeless appeal. Plus, it looked so chic with the blue dial of Tissot's geometrical watch.
- Corset: Jean Paul Gaultier Indigo Button Denim Tank Top, £850.00, SSENSE
- Bag: Pre-loved Fendi Mamma Baguette, £3,237, FARFETCH
- Watch: Tissot SRV (Blue Dial), £370.00, TISSOT
After Dark Denim
I went from day to night with a dark wash denim playsuit, accentuated with a sprinkling of crimson accents. Tissot's romantic red option effortlessly contrasted the dark palette of the look - a sleek, scratch-resistant statement for all to covet.
- Playsuit: Denim Romper, £280.00, SELF-PORTRAIT
- Bag: Belle Heart Frame Purse, £235.00, VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
- Watch: Tissot SRV (Red Dial), £325.00, TISSOT
Soirée-Ready Sequins
London Fashion Week is dotted with parties, so it was essential that I went armed with a dazzling look to take centre stage. Sequins are very much hot property this season, and I highlighted the iridescent allure of my look with a gold tinge courtesy of Tissot's black-gold wrist piece.
- Dress: Coperni Knotted Sequins Top, £488.00, FWRD
- Bag: Bowling Shoulder Bag with Charm, £49.99, MANGO
- Watch: Tissot SRV (Black Mother Pearl Dial), £400.00, TISSOT
Green Glamour
When it comes to capsule wardrobe curation, autumn ushers in a whole new colour palette. Dark green hues are enigmatic and earthy, and the minimalist silhouette of this look was elevated by the subtle glamour of Tissot's matching watch in an elegant emerald tone.
- Dress: Gathered Waist Midi Skirt, £550.00, VICTORIA BECKHAM
- Bag: Bonnie Medium Leather Handbag, £2,250.00, PRADA
- Watch: Tissot SRV (Green Dial), £325.00, TISSOT
Trim and Tailored
Not sure which fashion week-appropriate look is best for you to copy? One can never go wrong with a tailored look, complete with a crisp shirt, pleated Bermuda shorts and of course, an attention-catching accessory to inject the aesthetic with a dash of enduring charm.
- Shirt: Cropped Shirt with Detachable Tie, £239.00, SANDRO
- Shorts: Drew Low Rise Short, £148.00, REFORMATION
- Watch: Tissot SRV (Mother Pearl), £385.00, TISSOT
Suited and Booted
The slouchy suit was another classic I relied heavily upon during this year's London Fashion Week. Easy, breezy and always in vogue, an oversized Eighties-inspired two piece is a trusty comrade for your year-round wardrobe. Add some hints of silver into the mix for a cool-girl twist on the pared-back ensemble.
- Blazer: Linen Blend Pinstripe Blazer, £169.00, MASSIMO DUTTI
- Bag: Duo Metallic Chain-Handle Two-Way Backpack, £89.00, CHARLES & KEITH
- Watch: Tissot SRV (Silver Dial), £370.00, TISSOT
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