Where else do you get Hollywood’s biggest names, glossy magazines’ elite and the Prime Minister’s wife gathering in stylish harmony? It can only be Fashion Week.

While her hubby was busy running the country, Samantha Cameron took on her VIP role as ambassador for London Fashion Week, launching the event and later rubbing shoulders with the likes of Anna Wintour and Claudia Schiffer.

Style might not be high on the list of Government priorities but, with 110 shows, London Fashion Week boosts the image of an industry worth more than £400 million to the economy.

Orders are placed, trends are set, but most importantly we find out what we’ll all be wearing next season.

We’ve barely seen a hint of spring sunshine yet, but the fashion world is already showcasing autumn/winter and you can expect glamour in abundance.

Standout shows by Antonio Berardi, Jonathan Saunders and Erdem all put a slick, elegant silhouette on the agenda, topped off with sky-high heels.

Though the top trends with a capital T can’t be deciphered until Milan and Paris fashion weeks are wrapped up, emerging style patterns are already appearing – think lashings of vintage red, dotty prints and even granny-inspired ensembles.

Don’t worry if your front-row ticket managed to get lost in the post – we’ve rounded up the hottest catwalk looks we’ll all be wearing come September.

BERRY SHADES

Bold brights are continuing to dazzle for the A/W11 season but it’s red that really caught the spotlight in London.

Continuing from the New York catwalks, red wine shades became the colour palette of choice. But just like everything in fashion, every designer has their own interpretation, with rich signature reds varying from tomato at Betty Jackson, oxblood at Nicole Farhi and a mix of prim berry tones at Kate Middleton’s favourite, Issa.

GRANNY CHIC

Raid those charity shops and check out your nan’s wardrobe, granny glamour – with a modern twist – has come of age on the catwalks.

House of Holland’s bingo card invite was an indication of the collection to come, featuring heritage tweeds, crocheted shawls, pearl accessories and hold-up socks.

There were sexier undertones of the glamour granny theme at Christopher Kane, who opened his show with traditional craft crochet in dark, muted tones. But this wasn’t crochet as we know it; tops and skirts without underlay revealed skin aplenty, and sexy black leather was given a twist embossed with crochet motifs.

GOING DOTTY

‘Spot’ the emerging trend... following on from Marc Jacobs’s trend-setting show in New York, brace yourself for plenty of polka dots.

And not just dots, but spots, circles and any other round, repetitive print. Designers have gone dotty for spotty style – Topshop Unique went barking mad with an 101 Dalmatians-inspired theme hinged on a heavy dose of monochrome spots spattered on faux fur coats, dresses, trousers and accessories.

David Koma’s collection was more avant garde art with hallucinatory spot patterns, and circular and curved seams used to emphasise the female form.

TEXTURE CLASH

Designers were clearly feeling indecisive on the fabric front. Standout pieces like dresses and coats didn’t just incorporate one material but two or even three in clashing colours and textures.

Aquascutum called the technique ‘collage construction’ with unexpected mixes of fabrics bringing modernity to heritage pieces, like their herringbone coat with sporty blue puffer shrug attached.

Other notable texture clashes included cotton and leather at Jaeger, lace and lame at Berardi and, the most intriguing of all, Christopher Kane’s sequins teamed with plastic trims filled with coloured liquid. Speaking to MyDaily.co.uk, he said his inspiration was “Sodastreams, lava lamps and pencil cases”.

LONG LENGTHS

Chuck those mini skirts to one side. It’s flowing hemlines that have longevity for the upcoming season.

From just-below-the-knee elegance at Jonathan Saunders to floor-sweeping glamour at Holly Fulton and Antonio Berardi, dresses and skirts are hanging low for next season.

Versatility is key to the maxi’s timeliness. “I wanted a collection of clothes from day to evening,” Berardi said, “not just cocktail and evening.”

Todd Lynn demonstrated even glam, long silk skirts could instantly be transported into daywear territory with winter layering using knits, furs and biker jackets.