From Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Vivienne Westwood to the more experimental looks of club kids, punks, and mods, Britain consistently produces some of the most interesting fashion in the world. And each year, more than 30 universities and fashion programs from all over the United Kingdom convene in London to present their top graduates’ work at a four-day runway-show extravaganza. Students compete for the gold medal (this time, it went to Bath Spa University’s Chloe Jones) and in categories like womenswear, textiles, knitwear, and accessories. We sent a photographer to capture some of the street fashions outside of the festivities. Click ahead to see a fair amount of acid wash, tons of unidentifiable vintage, animal bags, spiky baseball hats, and more.
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Amina Jones-Roach and Kyle lo Monaco, students at Barnet College Amina
Head scarf: From Berlin
Dress: Market stall
Top: Topman
Ba... Amina Jones-Roach and Kyle lo Monaco, students at Barnet College Amina
Head scarf: From Berlin
Dress: Market stall
Top: Topman
Bag: From Florence
Jumper: New Look
Shoes: From Camden Market
Kyle
Hat: Customized himself
Jacket and shirt: Bought in Florence
Trousers: Made himself
Shoes: Dr. Martens
Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Kyle lo Monaco, student at Barnet college Hat: Customized himself
Jacket: Bought in Florence Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson 2012
Prince Kongo, student at Hackney CollegePhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Jessica Rancaño Piper, graduate in fashion design at Kingston Dress: Zara
Scarf: Mulberry
Clutch: Miu Miu
Trainers: Nike
Socks: ... Jessica Rancaño Piper, graduate in fashion design at Kingston Dress: Zara
Scarf: Mulberry
Clutch: Miu Miu
Trainers: Nike
Socks: American Apparel Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Matt Busbridge, graduate in fashion promotion at UCA Suit: ASOS
Bag: House of Fraser
Shirt: Ben Sherman
Boots: Dr. Martens P...Matt Busbridge, graduate in fashion promotion at UCA Suit: ASOS
Bag: House of Fraser
Shirt: Ben Sherman
Boots: Dr. Martens Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Kirsty Fisher, Manchester Met graduate in fashion design Dress: Own design
Jacket: Primark
Shoes: Vintage Photo: Victoria Adamson/V...Kirsty Fisher, Manchester Met graduate in fashion design Dress: Own design
Jacket: Primark
Shoes: Vintage Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Luke Porter, has a BA fashion design from Birmingham Suit: From Berwick Street Market
Shoes: Topman Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Chalsie Williamson, Birmingham fashion design graduate Jeans: Beyond Retro
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Top and kimono: Made herself
Bag: Urb... Chalsie Williamson, Birmingham fashion design graduate Jeans: Beyond Retro
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Top and kimono: Made herself
Bag: Urban Renewal at Urban Outfitters
Necklace: Forever 21 Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Tom Matthews, fashion design student from Birmingham Jacket and trousers: Vintage
Bag; American Apparel
Shirt: Topman
Tie: A belt
Shoes... Tom Matthews, fashion design student from Birmingham Jacket and trousers: Vintage
Bag; American Apparel
Shirt: Topman
Tie: A belt
Shoes: Underground Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Nefeli Christofides, fashion design graduate from Bournmouth University Dress: L and A
Shoes: Carvella
Clutch: Vintage Balmain
Coat: Enr... Nefeli Christofides, fashion design graduate from Bournmouth University Dress: L and A
Shoes: Carvella
Clutch: Vintage Balmain
Coat: Enrico Coveri Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Raj Soond, graduate in fashion design at Bradford College Jacket: Dior
Trousers: Topman
Shirt and shoes: Vivienne Westwood Photo: Victoria Adam...Raj Soond, graduate in fashion design at Bradford College Jacket: Dior
Trousers: Topman
Shirt and shoes: Vivienne Westwood Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Stefano Colombini, studying fashion design at Central St. Martins Shirt: Comme Des Garçons
Jacket: H&M
Trousers: Stella
Shoes... Stefano Colombini, studying fashion design at Central St. Martins Shirt: Comme Des Garçons
Jacket: H&M
Trousers: Stella
Shoes: Marsell Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Sarah Barber Douglas Hill, studying knitwear design at Westminster Coat: Aquascutum
Bag: ASOS Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Nathan James, model Coat, top, bag, and boots: Vintage
Jeans: H&M Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Edoardo Gentili, law student Jacket: Berlin
Grouses: Burberry
Shoes: Pilloni
Shirt: Hand-made
Bow tie: Burberry Photo: Vict...Edoardo Gentili, law student Jacket: Berlin
Grouses: Burberry
Shoes: Pilloni
Shirt: Hand-made
Bow tie: Burberry Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Levi Ibrahim, studying fashion design at LCF Jacket: Oliver Spencer
Top and hat: eBay
Trousers and shoes: H&M
Bag: Zara Photo: Vict...Levi Ibrahim, studying fashion design at LCF Jacket: Oliver Spencer
Top and hat: eBay
Trousers and shoes: H&M
Bag: Zara Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Mengxi Shi, graduate in fashion design at Ravensbourne Top, trousers, and shoes: From China
Bag: Prada Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Ad...Mengxi Shi, graduate in fashion design at Ravensbourne Top, trousers, and shoes: From China
Bag: Prada Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Lucy Upsher, student of fashion designPhoto: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Jimmy Q, model Jacket: Bolongaro Trevor
Shirt: Thomas Pink
Jeans: Enishi
Shoes: Dr. Martens Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Dev, model Top: Calvin Klein
Trousers: All Saints
Bag: H&M
Shoes: Topshop
Jumper: Calvin Klein Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Ada...Dev, model Top: Calvin Klein
Trousers: All Saints
Bag: H&M
Shoes: Topshop
Jumper: Calvin Klein Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Willow Carlisle, Bournmouth University fashion textiles graduate Dress: ASOS
Hat and jacket: H&M
Bag: Gap
Shoes: eBay
Necklace: Monsoon P...Willow Carlisle, Bournmouth University fashion textiles graduate Dress: ASOS
Hat and jacket: H&M
Bag: Gap
Shoes: eBay
Necklace: Monsoon Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Winnie Ip, fashion design graduate from Leeds College of Art and Design Jacket: Warehouse
Top: Topshop
Skirt: Primark
Necklace: Miss Sel... Winnie Ip, fashion design graduate from Leeds College of Art and Design Jacket: Warehouse
Top: Topshop
Skirt: Primark
Necklace: Miss Selfridge
Bag: Zara
Sandals: H&M Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Clarissa Bowman, graduate in fashion promotion at UCA Rochester Top, trousers, and bag: Vintage
Shoes: Car Boot Sale Photo: Victoria Adamson/Vic...Clarissa Bowman, graduate in fashion promotion at UCA Rochester Top, trousers, and bag: Vintage
Shoes: Car Boot Sale Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Nadia Scullion, graduate student at London College of Fashion Jacket: Vintage
Shirt: Cheap Monday
Necklace: Primark
Jeans: Monki
... Nadia Scullion, graduate student at London College of Fashion Jacket: Vintage
Shirt: Cheap Monday
Necklace: Primark
Jeans: Monki
Shoes: Miss Selfridge
Bag: Topshop Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Severin Steiner, textile business manager in Switzerland Jacket: Drykorn
Jeans: Cheap Monday
Rucksack: ASOS
Shoes: Prada
Glasses: ASOS ... Severin Steiner, textile business manager in Switzerland Jacket: Drykorn
Jeans: Cheap Monday
Rucksack: ASOS
Shoes: Prada
Glasses: ASOS
Bow tie: Paul Kehl Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
David Herrera, graduate in fashion design at Newport University Shirt: Vintage
Jeans: Primark
Trainers: Nike
Necklaces: Vintage an... David Herrera, graduate in fashion design at Newport University Shirt: Vintage
Jeans: Primark
Trainers: Nike
Necklaces: Vintage and a ribbon Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Katie Lee, fashion textiles lecturer Jumper and belt: Vintage
Dress and socks: Topshop
Shoes: Monki
Sunglasses: Rayban Photo: Vict...Katie Lee, fashion textiles lecturer Jumper and belt: Vintage
Dress and socks: Topshop
Shoes: Monki
Sunglasses: Rayban Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Sophie Greenstreet, graduate in fashion imaging at UCA Epsom Dress: H&M
Hat: Sportswear outlet
Boots: Vintage Photo: Victoria Adamson...Sophie Greenstreet, graduate in fashion imaging at UCA Epsom Dress: H&M
Hat: Sportswear outlet
Boots: Vintage Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Danika Polk, graduate in fashion textiles at Colchester School of Art Dress: Topshop
Jacket: H&M
Trainers: Converse Photo: Victoria Adamso...Danika Polk, graduate in fashion textiles at Colchester School of Art Dress: Topshop
Jacket: H&M
Trainers: Converse Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Kumru Kodamanoglu, model Trousers: Ayhan Yetgin
Top: Mango
Jumper: Zara Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Victoria Child, fashion student at Bournmouth University Dress: Georgina Elizabeth Mulholland
Bag: Vintage Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Ava Maria Arias, fashion stylist Trousers: Mary Katrantzou
Jacket: Miss Selfridge
Jumper: Luella
Shoes: ASOS
Shirt: Zara
Bag: Cambridg... Ava Maria Arias, fashion stylist Trousers: Mary Katrantzou
Jacket: Miss Selfridge
Jumper: Luella
Shoes: ASOS
Shirt: Zara
Bag: Cambridge Satchel Company
Rings: Cartier and YSL Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Kathryn Hewitson, graduate in fashion design at Northumbria University Top: H&M
Dress: House of Holland
Shoes: Kurt Geiger
Bag:... Kathryn Hewitson, graduate in fashion design at Northumbria University Top: H&M
Dress: House of Holland
Shoes: Kurt Geiger
Bag: Warehouse
Glasses: ASOS Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
Lizzie Bishop and Alex Furwell, graduates in fashion design Alex: All vintage
Lizzie: All vintage, with Primark shoes Photo: Victoria Adamson/V...Lizzie Bishop and Alex Furwell, graduates in fashion design Alex: All vintage
Lizzie: All vintage, with Primark shoes Photo: Victoria Adamson/Victoria Adamson
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