Autumn/Winter 12 – The Key Trends

This Autumn/Winter season sees the return of some past classics, it also sees many fashion rules being broken. Tweed continues it’s revival as we see iconic items come back into fashion in a big way. There is definitely an essence of the Great Gatsby style coming through, which will know doubt continue through to 2013.

Bright Trousers

Who said bright and colourful trousers were just for summer. Now you can brighten up the winter weather with a pair. Go for darker more vivid colours and avoid the more pastel shades. Match with natural basic tones, such as a black or beige trench coat. Keep them also slim fitting for a modern look, like this pair from Harford at £120. mrporter.com

Waxed Jackets

Yes waxed jackets are back, and this time they are not just confined to the sporting countryside; they make for a classic dandy urban look too. Stick to the more traditional colours of black, navy, brown and olive green, and choose the brands with heritage to ensure you get an investment piece that will last. Our recommendations would be Private White VC, Belstaff and of course Barbour. mrporter.com

Price of Wales Check Three Piece

The Prince of Wales Check remains the suit to be seen in, and this season make sure it’s a three piece. With the release of the Great Gatsby due this autumn, there is a strong sense that the more traditional the better. There is no better suit to invest in than a Richard James one, they give this iconic check a modern and refined cut. mrporter.com

Knitted Ties

This versatile design can be worn as easily in the boardroom as it can on a night out. This navy one below is from the well renowned Mayfair brand, Drake’s, and would be perfect with a white shirt and a Prince of Wales Check suit. mrporter.com

Slippers

Yes you heard right, they are no longer confined to the house. They are now the shoe to be seen in around town. Brands such as Stubbs & Wooton are rewriting the rules with funky camouflage designs, our favourite is this tapestry design below, which would look great with a pair of dark blue jeans. mrporter.com

The Midnight Blue Dinner Jacket

Midnight blue is the new black, This dark blue looks black in the nights light but is much softer and pleasing on the eye. Past fans have in included the likes of Frank Sinatra. Look out for ones with black lapels as the contrasting colours work well. mrporter.com

Statement Umbrellas

The British should definitely know one or two things about the umbrella, however it’s amazing how many of us don’t carry one. This Autumn/Winter is now the time to invest in a quality umbrella that a gentleman should be proud of. Archer Adams and Burberry are leading the way by producing beautiful umbrellas with decorative handles. mrporter.com

Cords

Texture is playing a big part this season and with the return of the cold weather it is time to invest in some corduroys. Matched with a tweed jacket, it makes the quintessential British look. We say go for a versatile plum colour with a slim cut like this pair from Aubin & Wills. mrporter.com

The Tweed Jacket

If you had to pick one staple this Autumn/Winter, make it the Tweed Jacket, yes this iconic piece has returned. They look great with smart suede loafers and chino’s, or even go into texture overload and pair with cords. We love this 70’s inspired tweed from Ami. mrporter.com

The Velvet Jacket

No longer is the velvet jacket limited to the evenings. It is much a replacement to the dinner jacket as it is to the everyday blazer. A velvet jacket gives off a casual sophistication when paired with jeans and a shirt, and when worn as a black tie, it creates the perfect balance between texture and style. mrporter.com