Sadly I’m not in London for fashion week, (sob, sob) but if I was, here’s what I’d be all giddy about:

Julien MacDonald Spring 2008

1. Welsh designer Julien MacDonald leaving his Dynasty-era frippery alone for a season and embracing ‘90s shapes and shades instead.

Matthew Williamson Spring 2008

2. London resident Matthew Williamson seamlessly weaving the season’s African prints in with flirty, I-know-I-look-fantastic silhouettes.

Luella Spring 2008

3. Luella Bartley giving girly looks some much needed punk-inspired edge.

Basso & Brooke Spring 2008

4. The fact that the Basso & Brooke boys let their distinctively intricate patterns soften into dreamy watercolor washes.

Aquascutum Spring 2008

5. British house Aquascutum lightens up a little, turning out festive patterns, smart jackets, and sculptural spring coats.

Want more UK coverage? Ask and you shall receive. Or at least be sent in the right direction.

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*photos: All Wire, except Luella and Basso= GettyImages