And just like that… the season of giving has arrived. Do you already see yourself rushing around, trying to pick out last-minute gifts come December? You’re not alone. Not to sound like a broken record but being prepared helps to make the weeks – or months, rather – in the lead up to the big day that little bit easier. You never know, you might even end up enjoying the process.

A lonely man drifts through Hong Kong. His wife is cheating on him and he’s in love with his neighbour. He passes between neon-lit alleyways, drab offices and cramped kitchens, the clock ticking down to nothing in particular; the same songs playing on repeat. His landlady and her friends play raucous games of mahjong into the early hours. And his neighbour is in love with him, too, but these feelings settle into a quiet, aching inaction. Their shoulders brush in the back of a taxi, noodles are eaten on a bed, an umbrella is shared during a midnight downpour.

With autumn now in full swing, our wardrobes have decisively transitioned into cold-months mode, with big coats and even bigger knits taking centre stage. This change in season has also paved the way for the strong return of heritage checked fabrics, as seen throughout the autumn/winter 2025 collections earlier this year. These much-loved, traditional cloths are full of character, pattern and colour. Their resurgence into the mainstream has helped usher the departure of the era of quiet luxury, which was defined by flat, understated fabrics in rich, subdued tones. For those who like clothes that have substance and charm, this should be welcome news.

For those who aren’t entrenched in the world of menswear, the medieval hamlet of Solomeo in central Italy – a lesser-known beauty spot in a country with no shortage of picturesque towns and villages – likely flies under the radar. For those who are, however, it instantly invokes just one name: Brunello Cucinelli.

And just like that… the season of giving has arrived. Do you already see yourself rushing around, trying to pick out last-minute gifts come December? You’re not alone. Not to sound like a broken record but being prepared helps to make the weeks – or months, rather – in the lead up to the big day that little bit easier. You never know, you might even end up enjoying the process.

A lonely man drifts through Hong Kong. His wife is cheating on him and he’s in love with his neighbour. He passes between neon-lit alleyways, drab offices and cramped kitchens, the clock ticking down to nothing in particular; the same songs playing on repeat. His landlady and her friends play raucous games of mahjong into the early hours. And his neighbour is in love with him, too, but these feelings settle into a quiet, aching inaction. Their shoulders brush in the back of a taxi, noodles are eaten on a bed, an umbrella is shared during a midnight downpour.