We’ll admit a fluffy pink belt wasn’t high up on our list of autumn-winter essentials – that is until we set our eyes upon this joyfully kitsch creation. Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s the work of Acne Studios – patron saints of playful fashion – and is crafted from a tactile calf hair that promises to perk up whatever outfit it sits atop.

If anyone’s earned the right to rest on his laurels, it’s Mr Dries van Noten – what with his three-plus decades in the industry. But instead, fashion’s reigning king of colour continues to whip up desirable yet boundary-pushing pieces, including this fluffy sky-blue messenger bag we’re desperate to get our hands on.

Take note: frosty winter mornings can be made infinitely more bearable – enjoyable, even – simply by having a fuzzy bucket hat on your head. Our pick is this double-brimmed faux-shearling number from Tokyo-based brand Sacai, which is equipped with clever adjustable drawstrings for maximum snugness.

If that viral pigeon clutch has taught us anything, it’s that Mr Jonathan Anderson has a knack for creating buzzed-about accessories. That isn’t to say that all of his inventions are quite as wacky – take this bestselling mohair-blend scarf he’s designed for LOEWE, which is ideal for infusing outfits with colour and texture in a more, er, down-to-earth fashion.

Who better to lure the all-black-everything types out of their comfort zone and into a splash of colour than Mr Rick Owens, aka the dark lord himself? This season, between his usual moody-chic fare, Owens’ acolytes will discover he’s sprinkled his collection with unexpectedly frothy hues and fuzzy fabrics – including these pink calf-hair low-top sneakers that are sure to raise a smile.

Then again, if you happen to be one of those aforementioned all-black-everything types who refuses to veer away from your palette of choice – but is nonetheless game for switching it up (within reason) – then Mr Anthony Vaccarello has you covered. Behold this luxurious shearling and lamb leather bag from SAINT LAURENT, which is minimalist in colour but maximalist in concept.

The muse behind Mr Thom Browne’s most talked-about AW22 accessory is not some hot-right-now model-musician-influencer. Rather, it’s his dog, Hector. Quite literally speaking in that the American menswear designer and newly crowned CFDA chairman has transformed his pooch into a pouch, complete with lamb-leather collar, for the ultimate in luxury surrealism.

While mohair and other such plush fabrics abound at many a brand this season, it’s the creative brains at Marni who could lay claim to kickstarting the whole trend. The brand’s not letting up any time soon, either, crafting a host of mini mohair-blend creations, such as this grungy striped beanie, to wear alongside its cult cardigans and jumpers. Come as you are, but wearing this.

If supreme comfort is your priority this autumn and winter, then you could do worse than to acquaint yourself with these chocolate-brown beauties from Suicoke. But heed our warning: once you’ve slipped your feet into their bed of sumptuous faux fur (is it wookiee?) – and experienced those cloud-like cushioned midsoles first-hand – you’ll likely have trouble getting them into anything else.

Year after year, season after season, Bottega Veneta finds inventive new ways to rework its decades-old intrecciato weave. For its latest act, the house’s most recognisable motif has been transformed into a supersized, reversible suede-shearling tote bag that boasts enough room for all your essentials ­– and then some.