It was an ode to the particularly British love for the outdoors–an escape but also a chance to dress smart, no matter the weather. Lee materialized this idea with a shock of cinched-in patent leather trench coats,

Outfits on and off the runways at London Fashion Week offered loads of inspiration.

Here are 17 brands seen at this month’s London Fashion Week that show why the UK capital is one of the most creative cities on the planet.