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Tailored leather coats are ratcheting up the style and swagger, says Tom Stubbs

Autumn’s trend for standout coloured coats marches in some much-needed optimism. Simon Chilvers reports

Chiwetel Ejiofor reveals the many sides of this season’s bold checks. Styling by David Lamb. Photography by Adam Whitehead

The penny loafer is ripe for a refresh, says Tom Stubbs

This summer’s takes on classic sunhats are brimming with attitude, says Tom Stubbs

Glasses evoking the charm of yesteryear while giving a cool nod to modernity are now in focus, says Nick Scott

In cotton, £215

This season’s sports-inspired jackets combine high performance with striking silhouettes, lightweight fabrics and luxury detailing. Clare Coulson reports

New season ankle boots that stand at the crossroads of cowboy and retro rocker style are kicking up a storm, says Tom Stubbs

The sartorial cool of the 1950s star is style inspiration this season. Photography and styling by Damian Foxe

(1.83m x 1.22m) in hand‑knotted Tibetan wool, £2,456

The label has teamed up with Scottish mill Lovat to bring back the Bard fabric

It’s time to follow in the footsteps of the Japanese when it comes to socks, says Tom Stubbs

From bomber jackets to jeans and tracksuits to hoodies, via relaxed drape suits – velvet is embracing a thoroughly laid-back new vibe, says Josh Sims

The legacy of 20th-century masters Josef and Anni Albers is stronger than ever, as threads of influence assert themselves in the work of contemporary designers. Emma Crichton-Miller reports

A high-meets-low culture art exhibition in Mayfair

£110

Town or country? These hard-working rural staples with an urban twist will take you with ease from meadow to metropolis. Photography by Diego Merino. Styling by David Lamb