The first thing you should know about looking more expensive is that mastering the art of ironing is half the battle. The second is that understated, well-made items will whisper at wealth rather than shout about it. But you don’t need to go all in. A few choice pieces or accessories here and there – little luxuries as we’ve taken to calling them – will go far in upgrading everyday looks. Here are three ways to do it.

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 makes up the perfect one? 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.

This is a safe space. Can I say something? I’ll take the silence as confirmation that I may go ahead… I utterly loathe media that entertains and promotes the notion that sneakers are edging – stepping, even – ever closer to becoming outmoded. It’s nonsense, typically born from conservative menswear-heads unable to fathom the idea that a world they’re not attuned to is 01. important and 02. here to stay. (Breathe; breathe.)

A hill we’re willing to die on is that the autumn/winter wardrobe jubilantly triumphs over its lighter and more vibrant spring/summer counterpart. And this is particularly true when it comes to good, old- (and young-) fashioned tailoring. Tailoring designed and made for the colder months is simply more interesting. Fabrics are richer, denser and more textured. With that comes plentiful, more substantial structure and silhouettes – and isn’t that what good clothes are all about? And while there are some exceptions, the colours and tones are generally more sombre, stark and, of course, autumnal – which arguably feels considerably more masculine and certainly easier to wear.

The first thing you should know about looking more expensive is that mastering the art of ironing is half the battle. The second is that understated, well-made items will whisper at wealth rather than shout about it. But you don’t need to go all in. A few choice pieces or accessories here and there – little luxuries as we’ve taken to calling them – will go far in upgrading everyday looks. Here are three ways to do it.

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 makes up the perfect one? 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.