Helmets

Sophistication has returned to motoring kit, helped by collaborations between leading marques and fashion brands, says Simon de Burton

As more classic car fans dress the part and add authentic touches to their garages, the race is on for the best kit, says Simon de Burton

An eight-piece motorcycling collection with off-road edge

From traditional to trailblazing, these smart accoutrements will take any bike up a gear

Lifesize startrooper helmets painted by collectable artists will be sold to raise money for Missing People and Missing Tom Fund

£399

£500

Behind Royal Ascot’s pomp and protocol, there can still be moments for mischief. Photography and styling by Damian Foxe

… and neat no-nonsense detailing

Red, white and blue are cheering for Americana this spring – whether preppy, sporty or stylishly stripy. Styling and photography by Damian Foxe

With leather lining and trim, £299. Also in other colours

Those travelling to colder climes this winter have carte blanche to trip the white fantastic. Photography and styling by Damian Foxe

In carbon fibreglass and carbon with leather trim and lining, £299. Also in other colours

£420

Inspired by the head-turning, hand-painted helmets of the F1 set, speed demons off the grid are commissioning their own highly personalised bespoke headgear