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.

TOM FORD has always known that a suit looks best with a bit of attitude. It’s an idea that runs through the label’s approach to tailoring, which is front and centre of its latest collection, exclusively at MR PORTER. The codes are familiar but the mood is looser than you might expect – shirts are open at the collar, silk scarves are wrapped around without too much thought and leather trousers sit under a double-breasted jacket, so everything stays polished without ever feeling stiff.

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.