The start of a new season can often cause a lot of us to get carried away with new-in high street purchases, or distracted by refreshing our plain basics. I, however, seem to automatically switch a gear into luxury stealth mode the second the weather appears to change. That’s not to say I go splashing the cash on the latest ‘It’ buys; I just really try to use the start of a season as an opportunity to pause, and really think about what I want my hard-earned money to go on. Otherwise, before I know it, I will have spent more than I’d like to across the high street without really making any smart, long-term purchases. Plus, there’s something about the influx of catwalk and street style images during the February and September fashion months that make me dream of big, shiny, aspirational purchases—the kind of luxury shopping picks that stay on your mind for months, last in your wardrobe for decades and hold their allure for just as long.
It’s at pinch-point times like these that it’s more important than ever to evaluate the long-term value and use of anything you’re going to slap some cash down for—whether it’s £35 or £3.5K (should you be so lucky). This is certainly a moment when it doesn’t pay to buy endless amounts of trend-hitting items that provide only one season’s wear, or to impulse-snag something cheaply just because you “don’t have anything to wear” on a Friday night. We’re all guilty of staring into our packed-out closets like they’re an empty abyss, but there’s always something you can restyle—I guarantee it.
However, if your collection is missing a classic investment item or two as we head into autumn, this is where my luxury shopping edit will come in. Nothing here is a fad; instead, you’ll find a list of time-honoured evergreen items such as the perfect trench coat, cashmere jumper or a leather bag. Anything that does speak more to the current moment has the power to turn into a season-less wonder or perhaps even a collector’s item in the future (see Valentino’s ballet flats, or Loewe’s tube dress).
Keep scrolling to see this month’s most special items that scream peak luxury…
Toteme always manages to design pieces that feel incredibly luxurious but still wearable.
This beautiful new bag has unsurprisingly already been a hit with the luxury fashion crowd.
Pure quiet luxury, for under £400.
This feels so polished, even paired with some simple blue jeans.
Does it get more luxurious than Saint Laurent denim?
Can you imagine how dreamy this would be with some knee high leather boots?
An essential every wardrobe can benefit from.
Bottega’s Andiamo is still on my most-wanted bags list.
Reformation has some seriously premium-looking pieces right now. This dress is to die for.
A piece that will always be cherished in your wardrobe.
A breton knit is a timeless piece worth investing in.
A Bottega cashmere hoodie is surely peak luxury.
Truly iconic.
Heaven is a perfect trench from Loewe.
There’s something incredibly polished about a cream blazer.
I love the unique texture of this dress. There’s a matching coat, too.
So timeless.
Such a fun piece to take through all seasons.
Those in the know will recognise these instantly.
If you’ve been looking for that extra special jewellery piece, this is—literally—one of a kind.
The ultimate quiet luxury summer shoe.
Net-A-Porter now stocks iconic vintage designer jewellery from Susan Caplan. There’s only one of each item so move quickly if you fall in love.
These killer heels will make any jeans outfit look incredibly expensive.
Up next, Chic Tailoring, Flat Shoes and Elevated Coats: What Luxury Looks Like for Autumn
