The suede bags worth the investment: totes, shoulder bags and hobos in suede that age well.
The best designer blouses here are silk, cotton and lace styles from DÔEN, from floral voile to checked organic cotton.
Leather jackets worth buying: our favorite moto, bomber and classic styles in real leather to shop now.
Why the belted coat is the fall silhouette: 40 belted coats and jackets from Loro Piana, Alaïa, Moncler and Gucci.
Strong shoulders, sharp lapels and shaped waists, from Saint Laurent to wool, leather and velvet blazers. I explain what to check for in the fit.
The soft, slouchy shoulder bags replacing structure: 40 designer styles from Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Chloé.
The leopard print buys that look expensive: 40 pieces from Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Golden Goose and Toteme.
Suede is the texture of the season: 40 suede shoes, bags and outerwear from Gianvito Rossi, Saint Laurent, Versace and Alaïa.
The knee high boots to buy this fall: 40 suede and leather pairs from Gianvito Rossi, Christian Louboutin, Aeyde and Church's.
The ankle boots that go with everything: 40 suede and leather pairs from Khaite, Saint Laurent, Paris Texas and Gianvito Rossi.
The party shoes worth the investment: 40 embellished heels and sandals from Aquazzura, Gucci, Manolo Blahnik and Saint Laurent.
The mini bags that actually hold something: 40 designer minis from STAUD, Saint Laurent, Roger Vivier and Magda Butrym.
A top handle bag is the ladylike buy, from the leather top handle to structured and boxy shapes. I start with Savette's Symmetry totes and pochettes.
The best leather totes right now are big and woven, like the Dragon Diffusion Nantucket and Bamboo Triple Jump.
Satin dresses lead this edit, including Victoria Beckham's ruched gown and halterneck midi, followed by skirts and trousers.
The ruffled pieces for a romantic fall: 40 ruffle and flounce styles from Zimmermann, Chloé and DÔEN.
The best wide leg pants are the ones that fit properly, from Róhe corduroy and a wool and mohair blend to fluid satin trousers.
The print-forward staple worth building an outfit around
Midi dresses that work all year range from Zimmermann denim and ribbed jersey to silk, satin and prints.
The maxi dresses for every occasion: 40 designer styles from Zimmermann, Missoni, Oscar de la Renta and la Doublej.
The woven bags that are not just for summer: 44 raffia and woven bags from Loewe, Bembien and Hunting Season.
The silk blouses that carry a whole wardrobe: 40 styles from Saint Laurent, Gucci, Khaite and Chloé.
The bomber jackets doing the most work: 40 leather and tech-jersey bombers from Khaite, Sacai, Loro Piana and Gucci.
The clutches for every evening out: 40 designer clutches from Olympia Le-Tan, Saint Laurent, Amanu and ERDEM.
The cotton shirts I wear on repeat: 40 poplin and striped styles from DÔEN, Chloé and Zimmermann.
The wool blazers built to last: 40 tailored styles from Loro Piana, Saint Laurent, Dries Van Noten and Balenciaga.
The denim jackets worth a second look: 36 styles from Alaïa, Loro Piana, Isabel Marant and Balenciaga.
Florence outfits for city heat: linen, pale shirting, flat shoes and jewelry from Zimmermann, Chloé, Saint Laurent and Marni.
