While waffle knit sounds like an innovation plucked from the Wonka production line, it might just be your secret weapon for autumn. Worn close to the body, it provides insulation – even more so with this piece by A.PRESSE, which is woven with cashmere. But it also adds texture to an outfit. Plus, the classic appeal of a Henley thermal style.

The enduring popularity of the loafer owes a lot to how easy it is to wear. In terms of both what you can pair it with – practically anything goes – and how simple it is to slip on. Mr P.’s comes crafted from full-grain deerskin leather, chosen for its hardiness, but also because it develops character through use.

It might be too early to dig out the heavy-duty knitwear. But for a lighter layer, try LOEWE’s crew-neck sweater, knitted from cotton and cashmere for a softer handle. Speaking of neat touches, the brand’s anagram comes on the chest, embroidered in contrasting shades of blue.

If the weather turns, you run cold or you’re just excited to pull on a more substantial pullover, then can we suggest a cardigan, which can be easily adjusted according to the conditions. Better yet, a zip-through piece. Altea’s chunky, ribbed cardie is knitted from an eye-catching mélange yarn, with a two-way zip for further outfit recalibration.

Drake’s presents a fine line between heritage pieces and their modern reinterpretations, and nowhere more so than this button-down cotton shirt. Which aptly comes adorned with fine lines. This menswear classic here is remoulded into a more relaxed silhouette. We’d encourage you to double down and wear yours between a plummy cricket vest and a silk scarf in a sandwich that’s as cool as a cucumber.

Some variation of the bomber jacket has been a part of men’s wardrobes since 1917. So, this is a style that’s sticking around. (That’s right: a flight jacket, not a flighty one.) And that’s certainly true of this Emil model by AGOLDE, which not only takes on a timeless form, but is constructed from a premium suede that is set only to get suppler with age.

Without wishing to come across as an on-the-nose antagonist from an episode of South Park, here’s some jeans that say what most don’t: “Hey, relax guy”. They come in an easy straight-leg cut, with a rigid fabric and deep rinse-washed tone that will both soften over time. The denim itself is made from organic cotton, with recycled brass hardware salvaged from vintage pairs.

The ascendance of the approach shoe has shown there’s an appetite for rugged footwear even at lower altitudes. If that style represents base camp, then this model by Diemme takes the wearer further up the mountain. Inspired by traditional low-top hiking boots, this Cornaro pair features D-ring eyelets and chunky laces, set on a lightweight lug sole that’s surprisingly agile for everyday use.

If you want a bag that will take your stuff where you want to go, then you’ve come to the right place. Set up in 1962, Porter is the key line of the Japanese bag and accessory specialist Yoshida & Co. The brand draws on the nation’s craftsmanship for every piece – the canvas used for this particular backpack was woven in Kurashiki, a city on the Seto Inland Sea known for fabric development. The bag itself is lightweight, durable and weather-resistant, with padded shoulder straps for comfort.

The tartan pattern funnily enough has quite the checkered history. A symbol of Scottish identity, it was banned under the 1746 Dress Act. The alignment of patterns to individual clans came about as part of the Highland Revival of the Victorian era. Still making up your mind when it comes to team colours? This patchwork shirt by Polo Ralph Lauren offers up a multitude of plaids. Like a half-and-half scarf spun out to include an entire league table.

Fun fact: the Scottish Highlands and the Appalachian Mountains of North America were once part of the same chain, split apart by shifting tectonic plates. So, there’s more connecting these two parts of the world than a checked fabric.