London 2007: Street Fashion

Red has become this year’s accent color from shoes to hair bands.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Classic lines and beauty make these pumps an all-time favorite.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Filmaker Tristan Christann wore toe fitted shoes on the set of a commerical that was being filmed in downtown london.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

In need of great repair, these shoes are more of a descend than an ascend.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Hot pink bubble gum colored shoes with starred leggings and jeans, gives this young diva a mix of starry nights and bubble gum dreams.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

This woman had a unusal mix of color and patterns.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Purple and brown were the the choice of Helena Johnston, who mixed her multi-colored leggings with light brown pants and a purple sweater to tie the look together.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Mia-Lin chose a red hat with her gray scarf as she waits for her next scene in a commerical that was being filmed in downtown London.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

British VJ Tim Kach, left, and singer songwriter JC Chasez at the fashion week tent.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Pansy St. John wears a English country-themed outfit with boots, jeans and a suede vest under a mid-length parka.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

The classic Chuck Taylor Converse All-Stars basketball shoes are still a street favorite even in London. This pair has a twist, the shoes are made of leather, not the usual canvas.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Red accent shoes.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

This year marks the return of plaid and the mixture of color and textures.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Tennis shoes are still the favorite of the younger generation. Today’s designers are dressing them up.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

At a local eatery, this gentleman wore his bowler with a lambs wool-lined plaid coat.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

Cowled neck gray dress accented with a hot pink cashmere scarf.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)

In one of those fashion moments that must be seen to be believed, the fuzzy house slipper of days gone by has morphed into shoes -- and startlingly mixed with plaid pants.  (Kirk McKoy / LAT)