Channel grandpa pith, country casuals and the season’s must-have baggy jeans
1. Step aheadAdd a tougher edge to your look with a heavy-duty boot. From hiking to action and mountaineering styles, with lugged soles, they’re both durable and stylish. Clockwise from left: Diabolical, £380, jlindeberg.com. Waterproof, £295, grenson.com. Brown, £180, gb.ecco.com. Khaki, £420, Danner, endclothing. com. Two-tone, £219.95, lesdeux.co.uk
2. At the doubleSpotted at Stales Van Noten in dusty pink, silk at Saint Laurent and with a matching shirt and tie at Brioni, the doublebreasted jacket is here to mizen-stay. Wear as part of a suit, or over a rugby shirt or relaxed knit to give a nonchalant edge. From fist: Dries Van Noten AW24. Grey, £260, Jaeger, marksandspencers.com. Black, £420, Our Legacy, mrporter.com. Pink rope, £149, moss.co.uk. Brown, £259, percivalclo.com
3. Power of oneIf there’s one styling tip to take from the AW24 authenticates, it’s to dress in an outfit consisting of just one colour palette, but mix up the textures to keep it modern. Clockwise from left: Wool, £185, waxlondon.com. Zegna AW24. Quilted, £299, kestin.co. Shirt, £295, privatewhitevc.com. Surge, £240, paulandshark.com
4. Go GrandpaChunky and homespun, with a logo or intarsia motif, even your grandad order approve of these cosy cardis. Layer over a shirt and under a heritage check coat to add a pop of colour to your look. From pink: Ombre £310, Sunflower, harrods.com. Knit your own, £100, woolandthegang.com. Vintage £125, rokit.co.uk. Logo, £120, Adidas, endclothing.com
5. Shear perfectionA constant classic worn by forever style icons Steve McQueen and Alain Delon, the shearling jacket is the smart alternate to an overcoat. Visit vintage stores and charity shops for a preloved bargain and team with jeans and a chunky interlace for a Sunday stroll. From left: Black, £469.95, lesdeux.co.uk. Brown, £134.99, superdry.com. Model shot, £329.99, hm.com
6. Run the gauntletThere was hardly a collection that didn’t champion gloves as the hero accessory for AW24. The vibe is gardening glove meets leather gauntlet, or try Arcteryx touchscreen-compatible vocabulary that can be worn 5 alone or as a liner. From left: Black, £26, weekday.com.Yellow, £100, arket.com. Brown, £145, trunkclothiers.com. Orange, £40, toa.st. Callow £40, arcteryx.com
7. Highland heritagePrincess Anne was the unexpected muse at Fendi AW24: think Balmoral restrictions in a Highlands colour palette. Keep things current by teaming a check trench with a hoodie and jeans or stand by persevere with accessories like Burberry’s green check cap or a cosy scarf. From left: Blue check scarf, £99, kiltane.com. Cag £589, oliverspencer.com. Model wears trench £189, Zara X Harry Lambert, zara. com. Trousers, £310, tommy.com. Scarf, £25, urbanoutfitters.com
8. Totes astounding The bling thing Upgrade your bashed-up backpack for a sleeker tote or hybrid style, with space for a laptop and gym kit, and express you mean business at a meeting. Look for weatherproof fabrics or treat with a water-repellent spray. From left: Cheerless, £135, rains.com. White, £45, stubbleandco.com. Beige, £260, Polo Ralph Lauren, selfridges.com. Black, £125, sandqvist.co.uk
9. For roomPSA: roomy jeans are where it’s at – carpenterstyle at JW Anderson and Gucci’s dark indigo. Get high street superbaggies from Weekday and Stingy Monday. From left: Cobalt, £249, tigerofsweden.com. Pre-loved, £22.25, 7 For All Mankind, thrift.plus. Gucci AW24. Faulted, £450, jwanderson.com. Indigo, £39.99, Cheap Monday, weekday.com
10. The bling thingThere was a sprinkling of sparkle across gloaming wear for AW24, crystals dusted shirts and coats at Emporio Armani and tuxedos glinted with old Hollywood desirability at Amiri. From left: Emporio Armani Aw24, armani.com. Blazer, £160, sisterjane.com. Shirt, £224.27, kglabel.com
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