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9 Autumn Fashion Essentials For Men: 2026 Edition

9 Autumn Fashion Essentials For Men: 2026 Edition

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It happens fast. One day you’re spending your Saturdays in the garden or at the park, airing your arms and legs with gay abandon. The next, you’re thinking about turning the central heating on in the morning. It’s the same story year after year – summer turns into autumn without announcing itself, and by the time you’ve noticed, your wardrobe is already woefully underprepared. Our best advice is to beat the changing of the seasons to the post. There’s still enough warmth left to give you time to get what you need before the cold really starts to bite. The tricky part is choosing where best to spend your money. Below, we’ve rounded up a few pieces we always like to make sure we’re armed with in anticipation of autumn’s arrival. Think versatile layering pieces, rain-friendly outerwear and footwear that’s substantial enough to handle a bit of inclement weather. From wool tailoring to waterproof jackets, these are the pieces to have at the ready. Do-It-All Wool Coat Velasca Asket The Wool Coat Velasca Serdes Lestrange …

Whisky Terms Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

Whisky Terms Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

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The whisky world is full of jargon that can be confusing, intimidating or simply meaningless to the uninitiated. From different whisky styles to cryptic label wording and production nuances, it is easy to get lost. Thankfully, you do not need a shelf full of rare Scotch or a working knowledge of Speyside distilleries to make sense of it all. Learn a few basics and you will better understand what you are drinking, what you are buying and, crucially, what all those impressive-sounding words on the bottle actually mean. So, want to know your single cask from your cask strength, or what actually makes a single malt a single malt? Read on. Whisky Categories Scotch Whisky Scotch is divided into five legally defined categories: Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, Blended Grain Scotch Whisky and Blended Scotch Whisky. Whichever category it falls into, Scotch must follow a strict set of rules. It has to be distilled and matured in Scotland, made using cereals, water and yeast, and aged in oak …

12 Autumn Wardrobe Essentials Every Man Should Own

12 Autumn Wardrobe Essentials Every Man Should Own

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The style shift into autumn starts subtly, then very quickly becomes considerable, notably after the first drenching. The whole wardrobe gets heavier, softer and darker, leaning into more interesting textures. Linen concedes to cotton; cashmere, suede, and leather muscle in, while your old friend denim returns from its summer holiday looking as fresh as ever. The trick, of course, is to weave them all in cohesively, accommodating mercurial weather while keeping one eye on the winter months skulking just around the corner. Smart layering with clever fabrics is critical, but easier said than done. What follows then are 12 categories and 24pieces that actually earn a place in a versatile autumn wardrobe – garments you can style right now, but you will also be relying upon in the months to come. Autumn Coats CASEY CASEY Big Blobby Brushed Cashmere Coat SLOWEAR Montedoro Wool-Blend Coat We know. Who is thinking about outerwear when it’s still 26 degrees outside? Fail to prepare, prepare to fail! Besides, this is going to dent your wallet more than most other …

Men’s Fashion Colour Trends For Autumn 2026

Men’s Fashion Colour Trends For Autumn 2026

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When talk turns to autumnal style, the focus tends to be around texture and layering. After several months spent enduring temperatures that make it uncomfortable to wear much other than a T-shirt and shorts, people are naturally excited about the prospect of bringing a bit of character back to their wardrobes. But colour is arguably even more important, setting the tone for every outfit you wear, enabling you to create bold contrast, add visual depth and ultimately decide the overall mood of whatever you’re wearing. Autumn style favours colours that feel warm, deep and muted. Think earthy and rich, with the occasional pop of something brighter and bolder. The classic neutrals always apply – navy, charcoal, ecru and stone – but for 2026, there are some new shades to consider, and below you’ll find a few of our favourites. Chocolate Luca Faloni Luca Faloni Classic Bomber Jacket Arket Regular Corduroy Trousers Reiss Martindale Wool Check-Textured Zip-Through Cardigan Velasca Magut Brown has been building momentum ever since ‘Mocha Mousse’ was named as Pantone’s colour of the …

Ape’s Top 10 Of The Month: September 2026

Ape’s Top 10 Of The Month: September 2026

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Welcome to Ape to Gentleman’s Top 10 of the Month feature, where we curate the standout trends, insights and recommendations to help you live well and stay ahead of the curve. In this instalment, we’ve handpicked 10 essential talking points covering everything from new-season menswear and grooming upgrades to drinks, culture and entertainment releases worth knowing about. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your wardrobe for autumn, improve your daily routine or simply discover the best new launches, we’ve got you covered. Let’s explore how to make September your most stylish, successful and satisfying month yet. SURI Core 1.0 SURI has packed a lot into its new Core 1.0 electric toothbrush. The dental challenger brand, known for its slick, ergonomic design and innovative features, has created a more accessible, entry-level brush without scrimping on functionality. Clinically tested to remove 100% more plaque than an ADA-approved manual toothbrush, the Core 1.0 features a gentle haptic pressure sensor, two-minute quadrant timer and up to four weeks of battery life from a single charge. The lightweight bio-circular plastic handle …

7 Easy Ways To Instantly Upgrade Your Fall Wardrobe

7 Easy Ways To Instantly Upgrade Your Fall Wardrobe

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T-shirts and shorts were fun for a while, but we’re bored now. Which is just as well, because plummeting temperatures across the Northern Hemisphere mean it’s time for a wardrobe 180 once again. Rediscovering your fall wardrobe can be great fun, but only if it’s full of pieces you actually want to wear. Maybe it’s been a few years since you gave your autumn rotation a revamp, or perhaps you’re feeling uninspired by what’s in there and struggling to put interesting outfits together. If any of this sounds familiar, it might be time for a few upgrades. There are lots of simple switches you can make to elevate your fall wardrobe and make your outfits feel that touch more sophisticated. Whether it’s opting for the same garment in a slightly fancier fabric or swapping a casual basic for a classier alternative, there are lots of ways to raise the sartorial bar. To get you started, here are some easy swaps that will instantly upgrade your fall wardrobe. Swap This: Cotton Overshirt ASKET It’s a classic, …

10 Things Men Should Stop Wearing After Summer

10 Things Men Should Stop Wearing After Summer

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Understanding seasonality is an often-overlooked but absolutely crucial part of being well-dressed. There are certain pieces that can make an outfit in the summer but kill one in the autumn. They’re the exact opposite of those trans-seasonal heroes like overshirts and mid-wash jeans – garments that, when taken out of their intended seasonal context, feel awkward, clumsy and downright wrong. Stylish men know where to draw the line, but it always surprises us how many guys we see clinging to inherently summery things such as open-toed footwear and resortwear when there are fallen leaves on the ground. If you’re unsure which pieces should be stored away until next summer, we’re here to help. Here are the things to stop wearing once summer ends… and what to wear instead. Flip-Flops Yes, we know they’re trending, but that’s no excuse to continue wearing them into autumn. For the avoidance of doubt, flip-flops should be shelved until further notice unless you’re jetting off for some autumn sun. Put them away, and don’t think about them again until next …

Best Men’s Lightweight Jackets For Autumn

Best Men’s Lightweight Jackets For Autumn

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After months of sweltering heat, the first signs of a welcome autumn are starting to appear. Shorter days, fallen leaves, and the unmistakable nip in the morning air suggest it might be time for something more substantial than a lone T-shirt. This is where lightweight jackets come in. Lightweight outerwear is one of our favourite menswear genres. The reasons are twofold. Firstly, it’s home to some of the most iconic jacket styles ever conceived. Secondly, each offers remarkable trans-seasonal versatility. Yes, they work well as standalone layers in these awkward transitional periods, but you can layer them up in late autumn and winter, or wear them cuffed and open on summer evenings too. The cost per wear is not to be sniffed at. With that in mind, we’ve pulled together a list of the styles that make most sense in early autumn, but that you won’t run out of reasons to wear through winter and beyond. From chore jackets to liners – these are the jackets to know. Car Coat Velasca Velasca Volpedo Asket The …

The 9 Best Summer Bags For Men: Stylish, Practical & Lightweight

The 9 Best Summer Bags For Men: Stylish, Practical & Lightweight

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It’s one of the most common style mistakes we see. A man will be wearing a perfectly good outfit – nice pieces, well styled and thought through – but he’ll ruin the whole thing by slinging a hideous, tattered old rucksack or stuffy leather satchel over his shoulder before heading out. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link, and your outfit is only as good as its least stylish component. Don’t be that guy. There’s no need to be. All you have to do is put the same thought into your bag as your clothes and you’ll always look the part. You need an assortment of bags to cover different situations, from jetting off on a city break to heading into the hills at the weekend. The bags featured below are designed to cover all bases for summer. They range in size from large suitcases to packable wash bags, but they’ve all been chosen to enhance your style rather than distract from it. So, without further ado, here are the styles you …

The Definitive Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Guide For Men

The Definitive Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Guide For Men

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There’s branding, and then there’s the point at which your brand is so well embedded into the zeitgeist that the name becomes genericised with the product itself – Hoover, Velcro, Biro, Google et al. There’s a reason the word “polo” doesn’t just describe a shirt or an equestrian pursuit anymore – it has come to represent an entire wardrobe philosophy envisaged by one man. Ralph Lauren himself had never swung a mallet or sat on a polo pony in his life when he named his company in 1967. ‘Polo’ sounded like the life he wanted to sell. Six years later, that instinct produced the single most imitated garment in modern menswear. So with the brand’s 60th anniversary swinging round next year, we’ve produced the most comprehensive guide to the Ralph Lauren Polo shirt you’ll read anywhere. What Exactly Is a Polo Shirt? A polo shirt is a simple piece of engineering: a soft-collared, button-placket, short-sleeved knit shirt originally designed to solve a problem nobody has anymore – flapping collars mid-chukka. Ralph Lauren didn’t invent the …