Nowadays we menfolk have our equivalent of the statement bag. This season Burberry gives us this leopard-print tote in ponyskin. It is as functional as it is eye-catching.
£1,295, burberry.com
If there’s a shoe style with staying power, it has to be the monk strap. Painstakingly crafted, O’Keeffe’s brogue version is a joy to behold; the fringed front adds foppish flair.
£565, mrporter.com
Lanvin’s overcoat has a raglan-style sleeve which drapes from the shoulder, giving it the essential oversized look. The silhouette for the coming winter –
£1,095, mrporter.com
Dries Van Noten has given paisley a new lease of life. Made from 100 per cent cotton, the curved hemline makes this an ideal shirt to wear untucked.
£225, brownsfashion.com
The renaissance of the double-breasted jacket continues apace. This one comes in washed cotton; wear with mismatched tailored trousers for true spezzato style.
£695, matchesfashion.com
A boozy palette of clarets and burgundies is always popular at this time of year. Just looking at the splendid colours of this sweater by Marni warms the cockles.
£391, selfridges.com
Oversized checks and plaids can be found in abundance this season. This backpack has an informal feel, making it an understated way to acknowledge the trend.
£100, selfridges.com
There’s a more subversive take on the customary seasonal knit this year. The recurring question-mark hair-print on this jumper wouldn’t look out of place on the Riddler.
£350, oki-ni.com
Miuccia’s always ahead of the game. Take these brogues: the soft leather atop a sole that would put a tractor tyre to shame is a great juxtaposition for diehard Prada fans.
£720, prada.com
Designers have a knack of reinventing classics. The competing textures of this old-school varsity jacket – wool body, leather arms – turn it into a coveted luxury item.
£390, thecorner.com
