Take flight
The aviator jacket was created for the air force in the First World War – it wasn’t long before spin-offs such as the letterman jacket, complete with college insignias and contrast sleeves, were seen on university campuses, while mod subcultures’ adoption of the bomber only added to its iconic style status. This season, we've updated the aviator jacket with tactile faux-shearling collar and lining for a luxe feel. While the original bomber jacket was made from hardwearing nylon with a zip, today anything goes. Luxurious suede and leather Harrington jackets rub shoulders with zipped styles and quilted fabrics. Play with texture and colour to add interest to your autumn coat line-up.
Grey scale
Big news – this season, top-to-toe grey outfits (or 'groutfits' as they've been coined by the fashion press) will be on high-rotation among the streetstyle set. The best bit? Unlike some trends, grey is easy to wear for any occasion. Channel the look with a fine roll-neck jumper or flannel shirt and smart-casual trousers for a sleek day-to-night look. This plush grey overcoat with notched lapels is an understated power player in our autumn collection – perfect for adding polish to your wardrobe as winter approaches. If you'd prefer to dip a toe into the trend first, you can't go wrong with a few select accessories such as a charcoal-grey cashmere scarf, a suede belt, or a herringbone baker boy hat. Either way, fix up and look sharp: grey-on-grey should be anything but drab.
Words: Dulcie Emerson