Sci-Fi Sweaters, Strech Dresses And Sugary Cuteness: London Fashion Week So Far

London Fashion Week is currently in full swing: three days have gone by, each with their own takes on what will define women's fashion in late 2008. Three designers, Eley Kishimoto, Louise Goldin and Marios Schwab, have put out the most impressive collections so far in my eyes—what's more, they exemplify certain trends that you might be seeing in the future.

Kawaii: Eley Kishimoto, a Japanese and Welsh duo, exemplify the kawaii sensibility that we've been seeing time and time again on the runways lately. They have adorable prints of things like polka dots and bunnies, and cartoony gloves—they also do the harlequin-dressing trend more stylishly than I've seen in years.

Science Fiction Knitwear: Louise Goldin put out a stunning collection, only her second, inspired by both Science Fiction and Inuit clothing, mostly done in avant-garde but totally wearable knitwear. This trend might filter down to some pretty cool sweaters at H&M.

A Long Silhouette: The London silhouette seems to be all about creating a long, long shape—Marios Schwab took it farther than anyone else with his collection of down-to-the-ankle tight dresses made out of stretchy fabric. Impactful and dramatic, and almost entirely impossible to walk in. Meh, walking—trivial concerns matter not in the world of fashion!