If there was a season made for dressing down, it is autumn. There’s nothing like falling leaves and the prospect of a long Sunday lunch in the pub ― which finishes way after the sun has set ― to make you want to reach for a good jumper and a pair of jeans. Jessica Stam, the model at the heart of this autumnal fashion story, also makes a stellar case for keeping things casual, with vintage-inspired trainers (praise be, the Adidas Gazelle is back) and plaid shirts, worn open over basic vests, among her greatest on-trend looks.
Denim is key, of course.
This season, if you want your jeans to feel of-the-moment, we’d suggest going for a pair that are loose and long. Wash wise, indigo or true blue is a good idea, avoiding anything overly treated or embellished. There’s a sporty vibe too, which means zip-up sweats and jumpers worn tied around the waist or slung over the shoulders are also having a moment. Team with messy hair and a lived-in pair of trainers. On the hunt for the perfect autumn jacket, let your quest begin and end with a brown blazer. In suede, corduroy or wool, this is the 2023 take on Ali MacGraw in Love Story.
Sleeveless knit, £270, Cawley Studio. Shearling hoodie, £3,200, Chloé. Jeans, £590, Maison Margiela. Trainers, £590, Celine by Hedi Slimane. Scarf, £690, Louis Vuitton
T-shirt, £465, and cashmere jumper, £1,460, Miu Miu. Overshirt, £2,970, Loro Piana. Jeans, £595, Dries Van Noten. Trainers, £85, Adidas. Belt, £485, Celine by Hedi Slimane. Bag, £9,280, Hermès
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Knit top, £890, and jeans, £890, Gucci. Jumper, £600, Bode. Trainers, £85, Adidas. Belt, £890, Hermès.
Jumper, £890, leather jacket (in hand), £3,450, jeans, £890, trainers, £590, and bag, £1,850, Celine by Hedi Slimane
T-shirt, £465, Miu Miu. Rugby shirt, £435, Wales Bonner. Cashmere jumper (around waist), £242, Allude. Jeans, £210, APC. Trainers, £85, Adidas. Cashmere socks, £38.50, Pantherella
Tank top, £360, printed leather shirt, £4,390, and printed leather trousers, £4,660, Bottega Veneta. Hoodie (around waist), £440, Guest in Residence. Trainers, £85, Adidas. Cashmere socks, £38.50, Pantherella
Jumper, £920, and suede jacket, £5,300, Prada. Jeans, £235, Toteme. Belt, £85, and trainers, £670, Celine by Hedi Slimane. Cashmere socks, £38.50, Pantherella
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Hoodie, £415, Toteme. Jumper, £790, Wales Bonner. Jeans, £690, and trainers, £670, Celine by Hedi Slimane. Socks, as before
Styling: Verity Parker
Model: Jessica Stam at IMG Models
Hair: Tomoko Ohama at Wise and Talented
Make-up: Karim Rahman at Wise and Talented
Nails: Sophie Adam at Calliste
Production: Kitten
What are your wardrobe essentials for autumn? Let us know in the comments
