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Classic London Style Through the Years

With Kate Middleton stepping out in super-prim ensembles at several Olympic events this week, it's easy to forget that London was the original breeding ground for mod (and slightly scandalous) fashion statements. White patent go-go boots were de rigeur in those days (though something tells us the duchess would never go for the look).

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Classic London Style Through the Years

From mod teenyboppers in go-go boots to Burberry trench coats and Alexa Chung, we take a look through Britain's fab fashion heritage.

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