Hats Off to London Fashion Week's Distinctive Street Style

Stylish solar protection on the streets of London Fashion Week. Photos: Imaxtree (left and right), Emily Malan/Fashionista (center)
You can always count on London Fashion Week's street style for unapologetically quirky, colorful, layered looks — and this season is no different. During the first three days of collections in London, the fashion outside of the shows has been outstanding, original and, unlike in other cities, not necessarily dependent on fresh-off-the-runway pieces or exclusive designer accessories. Instead, it's all about mixing and matching patterns and textures in a refreshing way and, for many show-goers, topping it all off with a stellar brimmed hat. The Brits do love their headgear, after all.
See our favorite street style looks from the first three days of London Fashion Week below, and take a look back at New York here.

Stylist and writer Laurel Pantin in Prada sunglasses, Rebecca Minkoff jacket, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi dress and Purified shoes. Photo: Emily Malan/Fashionista

The Globe's Odessa Paloma in a Jennifer Torosian top and skirt and Topshop boots with Preetma Singh in a Tome sweater, Abercrombie jeans, Pierre Hardy shoes, Fendi bag and Krewe du Optic sunglasses. Photo: Emily Malan/Fashionista