If style is all about clothes that make you feel good, then TOM FORD, quite simply, is style. It might be the premium fabrics – the rich velvets, the impossibly smooth silks and the buttery, seductive leathers and suedes. It might be the tailoring, which is so exquisite you instantly stand a little taller. It might just be down to Mr Tom Ford’s impeccable taste. Whatever it is, the label has amassed a handsome following. So, if you’re in the market for a couple of stylish investment pieces but don’t know where to start, TOM FORD is the answer. Our buying team are on hand to help, so here are 12 hand-picked pieces from the latest collection for you to consider.

Ford is at his best when he’s working with, for want of a better word, sexy fabrics – and talking about Ford is the only time we’ll utter the word “sexy” and think we can get away with it. Smooth and silky, this dark brown shirt is cut from a satin with exactly the right amount of shine to it. The devil is in the detail here and the mother-of-pearl buttons are a perfect match.

If, like the much missed Prince, you have a thing for purple, this blouson jacket will be right up your (Alphabet) street. The rich suede takes on the colour well, yet it doesn’t feel like too much of a leap from black or navy.

The actor Mr Timothée Chalamet’s recent red carpet attire (a silver TOM FORD tuxedo) proved that going big always pays off when it’s done right. This floral jacquard number will look suave with a pale blue shirt and black trousers.

If you read our piece on why now is the time to wear more green, we won’t need to say too much more about this cardigan. If you didn’t, we’ll meet you back here. What we will say is that it’s the thickness and weightiness of the knit that keep this casual style looking so smart.

Remember that Friends episode when Ross is fretting that he’ll never get his favourite “salmon” (pink) shirt back from his ex-girlfriend’s house? That’s how you’ll feel if you ever misplace this lilac sweater. It’s been garment dyed, which means it only gets softer with each wear.

Meet the kind of shirt you say “yee-haw” rather than “yes” to. If Ford ever puts his filmmaking cap on again to direct a western, it’s easy to imagine the leading man wearing something like this. The brushed suede makes this a more refined – and unorthodox – offering than the traditional chambray.

These corduroy trousers are a welcome alternative to the jeans and sweatpants we’ve been wearing for the past 18 months. They’re just as versatile, thanks to their neutral tone, which will complement anything from worn-in T-shirts to a pristine white sweatshirt.

When it comes to style investments, look for pieces that you will get a lot of wear out of. This hoodie is made from a natural blend of cotton, silk and cashmere, which makes it a for ever piece.

Over the years, the leather jacket has proved itself immune to the seasonal vagaries of fashion. This bomber exudes the coolness of a malt whisky in a cut-crystal tumbler, but is more like a fine wine that will only get better with age.

Bringing new meaning to the term “fancy pants”, you’ll struggle to find a more sophisticated pair of sweatpants than these. The dark blue cashmere looks fresh with a lighter tone up top and clean white sneakers.

If you’re looking for an excuse to add a hit of colour to your wardrobe, this is it. The summery blue tone of this blazer pops with a classic white shirt, while the linen-blend fabric promises to keep you cool in every sense.

Ford favours a plush velvet dinner jacket in a deep hue when it comes to evening events. Follow his lead and pair this luxurious number with a crisp white dress shirt and a neat bow tie.