Fashion designers return to elegance in buzzy London

A weakened global economy is constantly on the weigh on the luxury fashion industry and London designers were keen to showcase statement pieces that buyers may wish to invest in, drawing on the timeless silhouettes from the 1950s, as seen at Temperley London, Emilia Wickstead and Vivienne Westwood Red Label.

"London still feels creative but still has that exciting, buzzy energy about this, but the collections were filled with highly wearable, luxurious pieces," Pat McNulty, web editor of UK's Cosmopolitan magazine, told Reuters within an email, citing collections from Giles, Burberry Prorsum, Erdem and Mulberry among her favorites.

The rich floral culture from the English countryside would be a central theme this year, as designers incorporated vibrant blooms and floral colors to their palettes.

Floral motifs adorned garments at Erdem, Mulberry, Bora Aksu, Temperley London and Corrie Nielsen, who had been inspired by botanical gardens and Japanese artist Makoto Murayama.

Designers favored lighter fabrics for his or her spring creations, utilizing a medley of organza, cotton, silk and chiffon, but added an attractive edge with cropped tops and short hemlines at Felder Felder, peek-a-boo cutouts at Erdem and bonded leather at Mulberry.