GREAT OUTDOORS

Functionality Gets An Upgrade

Combining an earthy autumnal colour palette with a diverse variety of textural fabrics, one of our favourite trends of the season saw functional outdoor dressing get a major style upgrade. From quilted puffers by Tommy Hilfiger, to multi-pocket technical utility jackets by Tog24, these outdoors essentials came with layered looks on the runways, creating a rich panoply of textural elements that help to give this trend depth and character. Utility staples such as cargo pants, brushed-cotton button-down shirts and hiking boots are the glue that sticks this trend together, while the chunky rollneck sweater - beautifully crafted at Reiss and French Connection this season - reinforces the tactile sophistication of our new favourite trend.

DRESSED-UP DENIM

Denim Smartens Up

Even a menswear genre as timeless as denim cycles through trends, and while only last year the runways were embracing oversized shapes and distressed looks, it appears that denim has graduated into a more mature and smarter style category. The ubiquitous denim shirt is less of a ‘western’ style this season, with dressier cutaway collar options by Charles Tywhitt and Moss Bros leading the way. Jeans have also taken a turn for the more elevated, with the likes of Levis and Police producing deliciously slim fit styles in lightweight denim cloths. These are great styled with textural layers, such as a suede jacket by Tommy Hilfiger or a tailored corduroy jacket, bookended with some sleek suede Chelsea boots.