By now, you’re probably familiar with the concept of a capsule wardrobe – a selection of versatile, timeless and interchangeable staples in complementary colourways that can be styled with one another with little effort, to cater a variety of occasions and dress codes. The idea of this rigorously curated, fit-anywhere closet defies trends and seasons, ensuring it never goes out of style. But what are the essentials that no capsule can be without? And what if we told you that if those staples you pick to be part of it are made by some of the best in the business, using the best materials and are also able to stand the test of time? Just see for yourself below.

A solid collection of shirts is the cornerstone of any decent wardrobe. Even as menswear has skewed extra-casual over the past decade, the shirt has remained one of the few constants. Not only as the foundation of any formal dress code, but also as a reliable staple that’s easy to wear in any number of contexts across the smart-casual spectrum. Layered over a T-shirt or worn with a suit or jeans, there’s perhaps no item you’ll get more mileage out of. Of course, they come in all stripes – including striped. Here, the definitive list of the six shirt types that earn their place.

Not so long ago, we were singing the praises of the quarter-zip sweater and how it came to be “the MVP of your wardrobe”, thanks to how easy it is to wear and its ability to bridge the gap between smart and casual. Now a not-so-distant relation has entered the chat as its summer counterpart: the polo shirt. If you’ve stepped outside recently – or simply spent time scrolling through social media or watching live sport – then you’ll have noticed it everywhere, too.

Perhaps you’ve heard the legend of Solomeo, the 14th-century Umbrian citadel that has been painstakingly resurrected by Brunello Cucinelli. But have you actually been there? Well, a select group of MR PORTER customers have now ticked off this bucket-list experience.

By now, you’re probably familiar with the concept of a capsule wardrobe – a selection of versatile, timeless and interchangeable staples in complementary colourways that can be styled with one another with little effort, to cater a variety of occasions and dress codes. The idea of this rigorously curated, fit-anywhere closet defies trends and seasons, ensuring it never goes out of style. But what are the essentials that no capsule can be without? And what if we told you that if those staples you pick to be part of it are made by some of the best in the business, using the best materials and are also able to stand the test of time? Just see for yourself below.

A solid collection of shirts is the cornerstone of any decent wardrobe. Even as menswear has skewed extra-casual over the past decade, the shirt has remained one of the few constants. Not only as the foundation of any formal dress code, but also as a reliable staple that’s easy to wear in any number of contexts across the smart-casual spectrum. Layered over a T-shirt or worn with a suit or jeans, there’s perhaps no item you’ll get more mileage out of. Of course, they come in all stripes – including striped. Here, the definitive list of the six shirt types that earn their place.