The past year has seen its fair share of changes in fashion’s creative leadership. In a landscape of largely cautious appointments, Demna’s arrival at Gucci was one of the most exciting shake-ups of all. Before settling in Florence, the Georgian designer led Balenciaga for a decade, transforming it into one of the most influential and controversial fashion houses of our time.

The other week, a friend of mine said he considered me to be a conservative dresser. Thinking back, I don’t recall the context and why we spoke about my dress sense – that’s how shocked and surprised I was, the trauma even made me suffer a short-term memory loss.

It’s not easy to turn something as ubiquitous as the penny loafer into a signature piece. But that’s exactly what Henrik Berg and his team at MORJAS have achieved. Despite only being founded in 2017, the Stockholm-based shoemaker has earnt a reputation for crafting high-quality iterations of classic Derby shoes, hiking boots, smart Oxfords and loafers, melding Scandinavian design and Spanish craft, drawing on Berg’s upbringing in both countries.

There’s a kind of luxury that shouts, demanding attention. Then there’s the kind that whispers, earning it quietly. Ralph Lauren Purple Label has always belonged to the latter, reflecting an expression of taste defined not by trends, but by time. “Purple Label to me is more than just beautiful clothing,” as Ralph Lauren himself puts it. “It reflects the personal style of the wearer and a way of living inspired by timeless quality.”

The past year has seen its fair share of changes in fashion’s creative leadership. In a landscape of largely cautious appointments, Demna’s arrival at Gucci was one of the most exciting shake-ups of all. Before settling in Florence, the Georgian designer led Balenciaga for a decade, transforming it into one of the most influential and controversial fashion houses of our time.

The other week, a friend of mine said he considered me to be a conservative dresser. Thinking back, I don’t recall the context and why we spoke about my dress sense – that’s how shocked and surprised I was, the trauma even made me suffer a short-term memory loss.