Golden Brown
If there’s one colour that epitomises autumnal sophistication it’s that rich caramel brown that evokes the colour of fallen leaves. This season saw designers such as Acne Studios, Officine Generale and AMI doubling down on this chic colour, playing with the nuances of tones along a spectrum of silky cream on the one hand and burnt orange on the other. Which to choose? Well, all of them actually, because tonal layering was all over the runways, with brown suede or corduroy jackets by Ted Baker and Moss Bros paired with loose-fit beige trousers, caramel roll-necks and tan accessories. It’s a look that’s full of class, but easy to put together, too. Just think about mixing up your fabrics (wool, corduroy, cotton, leather, suede) to get a nice tactile finish and you’ll be right on the money.

Neo Dress Code
If anything was going to change the decades-same trajectory of tailoring, it was the paradigm shift in how we have been working. The uniformity of the classic business suit has given way to a much more relaxed vision of what it means to ‘look the business’. Informal fits, unstructured silhouettes and a mixing up of menswear codes is the new office aesthetic. Chore jackets by the likes of  Tommy Hilfiger and Fred Perry have usurped the classic suit jacket this season, worn with sleek dark roll-neck jumpers. The colour palette is decidedly dark and muted (think navy, charcoal and lighter tints of blue and red), with an emphasis on soft informal fabrics and slouchy silhouettes. Finally a reason to go back into the office and impress your colleagues!

Red Alert
You’ve heard of painting the town red, well now it’s time to let nature’s boldest colour go to town on your wardrobe! The strongest hue of the season is an attention-grabbing red, worn in flashes against dark or neutral tones for maximum ‘look at me’ impact. Brands such as Louis Vuitton, Jil Sander and Wooyungmi used the boldest of red tones to great effect through various length jackets and knitwear paired with neutral tones and even red-on-red layering in some cases. Knits by Ted Baker and Fred Perry and outerwear by the likes of Tommy Hilfiger are in our sights. If you prefer to be a little more subtle with your integration of red, look to accessorise with it instead, notably in the form of ties, scarves, shirts and accented sneakers and boots. Avoid clashing with other bright colours and instead contrast with black or cream for a strong autumnal look.