Something is afoot in the fashion world. “At the recent shows, I was really struck by how few sneakers there were,” reports Lauren Cochrane, senior fashion writer at The Guardian. “The footwear seemed to be focused on brogues, loafers and Derby shoes. Basically, nothing with an air bubble or a colour. And as big and chunky as possible.” “Sneakers will always have a place on the streets, but the variety of trending styles seems less prevalent than it once was,” agrees Rachel O-Williams, Assistant Personal Shopper at MR PORTER.

What, this old thing? Of all the trends we’ve seen in menswear over the past couple of years, there has been one constant: aged and well-loved clothing. The likes of Austin Butler, Jeremy Allen White and Jacob Elordi are often spotted wearing pieces that look as though they’ve previously seen action on a dusty ranch. But what is it about vintage clothes that’s so appealing? Is it tapping into a lifestyle that isn’t our own? Or just that these clothes have seen some things before they reach us.

Start at the bottom and work your way up. No, we’re not giving out career advice or describing the property ladder – it’s Style 101. It doesn’t matter where you’re heading, paying extra attention to your footwear is crucial as it can have a real impact on how your day pans out. And one of the most important items on your shoe rack? Your hiking boots. Going out into the wild, or even just the park for a dog walk, requires footwear that protects. Keeping you warm and dry is the objective.

We’re at the midway point between the end of summer and the winter holidays. For those at school, it’s known as a half-term. However, the rest of us have earnt our own autumnal equivalent of a spring break. Fall break is our working title. (Not to be confused with a breakfall, which will get you out of mischief in judo.) Now, if there’s one thing we know about autumn, it’s that it can be a tricky season to pin down (those ne-waza holding techniques proving ineffective). Elsewhere, we have a list of 11 items for everything right now will throw at you.

Something is afoot in the fashion world. “At the recent shows, I was really struck by how few sneakers there were,” reports Lauren Cochrane, senior fashion writer at The Guardian. “The footwear seemed to be focused on brogues, loafers and Derby shoes. Basically, nothing with an air bubble or a colour. And as big and chunky as possible.” “Sneakers will always have a place on the streets, but the variety of trending styles seems less prevalent than it once was,” agrees Rachel O-Williams, Assistant Personal Shopper at MR PORTER.

What, this old thing? Of all the trends we’ve seen in menswear over the past couple of years, there has been one constant: aged and well-loved clothing. The likes of Austin Butler, Jeremy Allen White and Jacob Elordi are often spotted wearing pieces that look as though they’ve previously seen action on a dusty ranch. But what is it about vintage clothes that’s so appealing? Is it tapping into a lifestyle that isn’t our own? Or just that these clothes have seen some things before they reach us.