Vince’s buy-now, wear-forever fall collection

With the arrival of the fall/winter 2020 collections, we are beginning to reassess our closets and decide what we need for the new season. This year, our focus has shifted away from trend-led items and we are craving classic, elegant pieces that will not only see us through to spring but will provide ample style milage for years to come. Wondering where to start your search? Californian-based label Vince delivers on all fronts. The brand was established in 2002 to create luxurious yet understated pieces that elevate the everyday. Beloved by fashion editors for its refined, no-nonsense cuts, it is known for chic separates and sophisticated suiting that will easily transition from one season to the next.

Though uncomplicated and versatile, these are far from ‘basics’; the beauty lies in Vince’s sumptuous fabrics and subtle details that make each piece feel original. Take the caramel-colored leather shirt with belted waist: it’s the kind of piece that can be layered over a simple knit and tailored pants to effortlessly lend a fashion-forward edge to your look. Comfort is also key for the label, reflecting its laid-back Cali roots. So, knits with just the right amount of slouch and pants that are smart enough to wear to the office but relaxed enough to luxuriate in are the label’s bread and butter. Take this beige tapered pair that are spun from a supple stretch-knit and feature a covert elastic waistband, making them ideal for working from home.

As for more buttoned-up occasions or important video meetings, Vince’s earthy sage-green suit is a no-brainer. Its muted yet playful palette gives it a more insouciant feel than black or navy, while the cut creates an ultra-polished finish. Worn with a chic beige knit and suede boots, it puts a modern twist on classic officewear.

With clothes that are comfortable enough to lounge in but sleek enough for you to want to show off, it comes as little surprise that the collection was inspired by striking Milanese interiors, particularly Piero Portaluppi’s sublime 1930s Villa Necchi Campiglio. The aesthetically pleasing bronze doors and rosewood walls provide a rich foundation for the enduringly elegant color palette of celadons and nutmegs, patinas and gingers – one that is beautifully echoed throughout this collection. A cool sprezzatura attitude (defined as ‘a certain nonchalance’), meanwhile, is reflected in its sophisticated ease. This dreamy domestic yet decadent inspiration also reminds us that these are pieces to be cherished and make memories in – this season and beyond.