It feels as if the simple polo sweater – defined by a collared neck, like a polo shirt – has recently ascended to the position of ubiquitous essential. For AW25, Japanese brand Sacai has interpreted the style in pure green wool and added subtle elevated detailing in the form of ribbed edging and chunky, hidden buttons. Master effortless polish by styling it with a pair of simple wool trousers and Derby shoes.

Few brands do minimal style quite as well as Common Projects, but the American brand’s Bball sneaker is slightly more detailed than its cult Achilles design. With more than a little inspiration from the classic German Army Trainer, the Bball combines white leather with grey suede trim and a gum sole with the IYKYK Common Projects serial number on the heel.

For when you need to get a bit cosy, but still look good (date night in a country pub with a crackling fire, let’s say), Our Legacy’s knitwear collection is ideal. This cardigan’s neat Argyle pattern leans into the modern iteration of preppy Americana and can be easily layered over a shirt when the mercury drops. It features slick shell buttons and hanging thread detailing to shift it away from uninspiring Argyle knits of old.

A take on the classic Penny loafer, minus the penny holder, these leather Mr P. slip-ons are a testament to ascetic design. Cut from burgundy calf leather, they’re the kind of shoe that look as good with denim as they do with tailoring and could probably do the business with white socks and shorts, too.

The trend for men’s tote bags shows no sign of slowing and why would it when the likes of LOEWE are dropping bangers like this? Cut from pillow-soft suede, it’s big enough for your everyday carry and will work alongside looks at either end of the casual-smart spectrum. Just keep an eye on spillages – hot coffee and pale suede aren’t exactly the best of friends, so you may need to forego your commute flat white to be safe.

One of the UK’s foremost purveyors of fine autumnal wear, Oliver Spencer knows a thing or two about great fabrics and this striped shirt is cut from very lovely fabric indeed. Thanks to a mix of linen and cotton, it’s pleasantly weighty – but not overly so – and cut to be worn untucked and loose. It’s exactly the kind of thing you’ll reach for when you need a do-everything look.

By far the coolest eyewear brand on the market right now, Jacques Marie Mage manages to fuse a kind of old-school European aesthetic with California insouciance, and these shades are the perfect example. You never know when the sun will come out – yes, even in September – and these angular tortoiseshell frames will pair perfectly with all your autumn neutrals.

You can never have too many white cotton T-shirts. This one by Cherry Los Angeles pushes the envelope enough to make it interesting, but not so far that you couldn’t wear it with a pair of blue jeans to the pub. Cut for a boxy, off-the-shoulder fit, the design takes inspiration from classic American motor-racing culture.

One of those great transitional pieces to see you through the indecisive autumn weather, Officine Générale’s Lazlo jacket has the cut and feel of a classic denim trucker, with the heft you need to stave off a brisk wind. Cut from chocolate-brown suede, it’s smarter than a denim trucker, too. If you want to go full Parisian chic (as per the brand), wear it with skinny trousers, point-toe boots and a tie.