The best style for AW18

We’ve all been there: one pint too many in the Dog & Duck and you’ve woken up to a suit that smells like a barmaid’s apron. You need a solution and fast. Fortunately, your new BOSS suit was specifically created to be machine washable, so one spin cycle later and you’re right as rain. If you’re worried about the suit losing form, you’ll be glad to hear these pieces are produced using a highly twisted yarn that ensures the fibres don’t change shape in the wash. They’re mostly unlined, too, which means they dry a lot faster than your average suit. Form and function in one stylish package. What more could you want? £618; hugoboss.com

James Purdey & Sons may be best known as a giant of British gunmaking, but its outdoor attire blends the countryside-ready practicality with a classic silhouette to great effect. For this autumn, the design team has concentrated on the technical function of each piece, including combining innovative fabrics with the more traditional tweeds, cashmeres and wools for a blend of style and performance. This classy Mayfair raincoat is our pick, seen here with the rather handsome Purdey Sporter bag (£1,800). £425; purdey.com

There are few more versatile items than the blazer – ideal for travel; smart enough for meetings; casual enough for dinner with friends. So it’s worth getting it right. This double-breasted number from Fielding & Nicholson is a great place to start. This fully bespoke example comes in camel flannel from Scabal, priced at £1,550. Best of all, Fielding & Nicholson will visit you in your office to take measurements and do fittings, so the process is as pleasing as the product. £1,550; fieldingandnicholson.com

Every man needs a navy suit in his wardrobe. They don’t come much more stylish than this Hutchinson three-piece from Savile Row tailor William Hunt. Hunt was a pro footballer at the age of 18, but found his true calling in tailoring. His two passions were combined when he designed the suits for Manchester United in 2007. But don’t let that put you off… £695; williamhunt.co.uk

Pocket squares date back to the Ancient Greeks when they were dipped in perfume so you could always carry around a pleasant scent. These colourful numbers from Geoff Stocker are more contemporary in both pattern and process; all are digitally printed 100% pure satin silk with a hand-rolled hem. £45; geoffstocker.com

This swaggering, pearlescent ode to Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s 1958 novel The Leopard conjures to mind champagne-fuelled shindigs, smoking jackets and the haze of cigar smoke. If a watch says a lot about its owner, the Gattopardo timepiece speaks of charismatic wearers who appreciate Dolce & Gabbana’s special brand of whimsy. Master engravers – known as ornato – work on each piece for more than 20 days, requiring incredible precision and artistry to carve the case and clasp. Bellisimo! £17,500; dolcegabbana.com

Forget the briefcase: the backpack is king of the City now, and it’s brands like Tumi that have helped get it there. Its new Tahoe collection is more of the same minimalist silhouettes, this time given an urban edge. Each piece is constructed from a durable blend of polyester and matte nylon that gives the appearance of neoprene. Add to that tonnes of pockets and a rain cover and you’re looking at the perfect all-rounder. £325; uk.tumi.com

Inspired by Italian landscapes and the deep blue of Tuscan lakes, Globe-Trotter’s new Toscana collection adds a splash of European flair to your next travel adventure. The suitcases are all handmade in the brand’s English workshops to the highest specifications. Now just to pick your destination… Prices from £670; globe-trotter.com

It’s all about versatility in shoemaking these days – you want something that slips from day to night, work to play, like a well-oiled machine. Take these brogues from the Loake 1880 Legacy collection: you’ve got all your hand-crafted Goodyear-welted goodness blended with a design that works as well with jeans as it does a suit. Collection prices from £240; loake.co.uk

As seen on the catwalks shows of everyone from Armani to Versace, the utilitarian boot is a wardrobe must-have for men this AW18. For a more British take on it, try Chatham – a family business with a footwear pedigree stretching back 30 years. Thanks to its longstanding nautical and country roots, Chatham knows how to make a hardy pair of boots – such as the new Belstone from its latest collection. £79; chatham.co.uk

The latest offering from Sons of London, this classic penny loafer is the shoe brand’s ‘Seventh Son’. An elegant, refined design, loafers can be paired equally with tailoring and more casual wear. These are handcrafted from the finest full-grain Italian leather or a rich brown suede, complete with leather lining and a hard-wearing sole. The shoes are designed in London then handmade in Le Marche, Italy. £220; sonsoflondon.com

For a long time, sneakers were seen as a cheaper choice of footwear – those days are long gone. The latest limited-edition Ron Dorff kicks combine the finest leather with a unique metal mesh fabric for ventilation. Inside, your feet are treated to the softest calf leather available for optimum comfort. £250, limited to 250 pairs; rondorff.com

OK, iconic Savile Row tailors Huntsman might not be your first port of call for a new pair of shades, but its new collaboration with Sea2see (a Spanish organisation committed to tackling ocean pollution) is worth your attention. Made from discarded plastic fishing nets and the rubbish that has gathered within them, these frames are inspired by classic icons like Paul Newman and Gregory Peck with a modern touch. £120; huntsmansavillerow.com