Alexander McQueen's skeleton leggings below are a dream purchase; his industrial prints were a real hit on the catwalk and they would be wonderfully easy to wear in real life. Patterned leggings have taken over from bright opaques as the simple way to make a statement with your outfit.
If your budget is more Netto than Harvey Nicks then take a trip through our patterned legging gallery, starting at just £7.99 there's a pair to suit every taste and wallet!
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[catwalk photos: Coutorture.com. Click to enlarge]
We all know Topshop have their eye on the fashion pulse, especially where London Fashion Week is concerned, so it's not really a surprise that they've paid homage to Henry Holland this season with two pairs of leggings that borrow their oversize dots from the House of Holland S/S 2009 collection. True devotees may want to team the ones on the left (£22) with that American Apparel dress for a 'Henry made this especially for me' look (they'll never know). The less brave might try the plain dotted ones (£20) with something black and slouchy.
Wallflowers, meanwhile, may wish to give the whole look a wide berth!
"I'm obsessed with my Lycra leggings with a gold side zip from American Apparel -- people stop me on the street and ask me about them. I'll wear them with booties and like a longer, gauzy shirt." - Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant speaks to The Cut about her more modern sensibilities off-set!
Nylon tricot high-waisted zipper leggings £39 at American Apparel (available in 6 colours including black, white and metallic bronze)
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