Do you think that unique London style is something recent, coming together with the fashion weeks and big brands? Think again. Those amazing street style photos just prove that London has always been one of the most stylish places on earth.

1920s

Holland Park, 1925
1930s

City of London, 1931

Wimbledon, 1938
1940s

Clapham, 1948

Roehampton, 1942
1950s

Brixton, 1952
1960s

Portobello Road, late 1960s

Chelsea, 1967
1970s

Hampstead Heath, 1972

Notting Hill Carnival,1976
1980s

Notting Hill, 1980

Wembley, 1986

South London, 1983
1990s

Charing Cross, 1990
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