After years of reporting on different trends as fashion editors, we often end up eschewing said trends altogether when it comes to our own wardrobes. Whether this is a result of feeling overwhelmed with the pure volume of clothes out there or a direct reaction to seeing trends come and go so quickly, many of us have ended up with a more streamlined selection of investment pieces that we wear year after year.
Not only does this simplify things when getting dressed in the mornings, but it’s also a more sustainable approach to dressing. Of course, everyone has their own personal style and thoughts about what actually counts as an investment buy, but there are some key items we can all agree on. For autumn, this list includes buttery soft leather, premium knitwear, versatile shirts for layering and, of course, timeless outerwear.
So let us introduce you to AlphaTauri, a brand we turn to for premium quality, innovative materials and classic designs. Its autumn collection has just launched, and it focuses on the exact pieces that our cold-weather wardrobes revolve around. Excitingly, it’s also the first collection from the brand’s new head of design, Mi-Kyong Yeom, who’s joined AlphaTauri from Boss. (And the influence is clear in the sleek silhouettes and chic colour palette.)
These clothes don’t just look good, though. AlphaTauri merges fashion and function in the most elevated way, using cutting-edge textile engineering. We’re talking trench coats that regulate your temperature and water-repellent knits perfect for the unreliable British weather. We don’t often get the advantages of practical technology alongside such editorially-led design in the fashion world, so we’re here to take advantage of it while we can.
Keep scrolling to see our top five pieces from the new collection that all the Who What Wear editors agree are worth investing in. You’ll want to wear these clever staples season after season, and with the added value of durability, you can rest easy knowing that these pieces will last.
