What, this old thing? Of all the trends we’ve seen in menswear over the past couple of years, there has been one constant: aged and well-loved clothing. The likes of Austin Butler, Jeremy Allen White and Jacob Elordi are often spotted wearing pieces that look as though they’ve previously seen action on a dusty ranch. But what is it about vintage clothes that’s so appealing? Is it tapping into a lifestyle that isn’t our own? Or just that these clothes have seen some things before they reach us.

In recent years, country life has changed. And so, we’re updating our guidance on what to wear when venturing beyond the metropolis for the weekend. Back in the 2010s, dressing for the country was still governed by ideas that were more Downton than downtown, long after old-fashioned rural lifestyles had gone from feeling aspirational to looking anachronistic. What has happened since? A combination of the pandemic, the mania around England’s Cotswolds, full-fibre broadband, remote working and the cost of urban property has produced a demographic shift – and you can now lead a 21st-century life in the country.

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.

What, this old thing? Of all the trends we’ve seen in menswear over the past couple of years, there has been one constant: aged and well-loved clothing. The likes of Austin Butler, Jeremy Allen White and Jacob Elordi are often spotted wearing pieces that look as though they’ve previously seen action on a dusty ranch. But what is it about vintage clothes that’s so appealing? Is it tapping into a lifestyle that isn’t our own? Or just that these clothes have seen some things before they reach us.

In recent years, country life has changed. And so, we’re updating our guidance on what to wear when venturing beyond the metropolis for the weekend. Back in the 2010s, dressing for the country was still governed by ideas that were more Downton than downtown, long after old-fashioned rural lifestyles had gone from feeling aspirational to looking anachronistic. What has happened since? A combination of the pandemic, the mania around England’s Cotswolds, full-fibre broadband, remote working and the cost of urban property has produced a demographic shift – and you can now lead a 21st-century life in the country.