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Men's and womenswear / Global

Warm glow

As the evenings draw in, greet the change of season with bright autumnal colours to lift the spirit – alongside a few layers to keep you cosy and dry.

Photography: Yuhki Yamamoto

Coat by Living Concept from 1LDK Me, polo shirt by Orazio Luciano, t-shirt by Auralee, trousers by N Hoolywood Compile from Mister Hollywood, socks by United Arrows, trainers by Adidas Originals

Jumper by Jil Sander, trousers by Barena, hair clip by Sylvain Le Hen, bracelet by Louis Vuitton, ring by Dina Kamal

Dress by Seya, shoes by Mansur Gavriel, watch by Cartier, bag by Céline

Jumper by Woolrich, trousers by N Hoolywood from Mister Hollywood, hat by Comesandgoes

Shirt by Markaware from Parking, t-shirt by N Hoolywood from Mister Hollywood, trousers by Still By Hand, shoes by Church’s, bag by Yaeca from Yaeca Apartment Store

Shirt by Markaware from Parking, t-shirt by N Hoolywood from Mister Hollywood, trousers by Still By Hand, shoes by Church’s, bag by Yaeca from Yaeca Apartment Store

Coat by Bally, rollneck jumper by Bottega Veneta, glasses by Oliver Peoples, watch by Chopard

Coat and bag by J&M Davidson, rollneck jumper by Orazio Luciano, trousers by Scotch & Soda, shoes by Giorgio Armani, earrings by Astley Clarke, ring by Repossi

Coat by Mackintosh, jumper by H Beauty&Youth, shirt by Scye Basics, trousers by Undecorated Man, trainers by Louis Vuitton

Coat dress by Christian Dior, shoes by Robert Clergerie, glasses by Lindberg, scarf by Jupe by Jackie, earrings and bracelet by Cartier

Vest by Undecorated Man, shirt by Still By Hand, trousers by En Route, trainers by Adidas Originals, watch by Chopard

Coat by Parajumpers, jacket by Officine Générale, shirt by Maison Kitsuné, trousers by Barena

Jacket by Auralee, jumper by John Smedley, t-shirt by Oldman’s Tailor, trousers by United Arrows

Coat by Sealup, trousers by Yaeca from Yaeca Home Store, socks by Uniqlo, trainers by Nike Sportswear

Coat by Sealup, shirt by Atlantique Ascoli, trousers by Scotch & Soda, shoes by Aeyde, earrings by Sarah & Sebastian

Jacket by Scye, shirt by Steven Alan, trousers by GBS from Wild Life Tailor, socks by United Arrows, shoes by Paraboot, glasses by Ray-Ban

Coat by Officine Générale, coat (worn as dress) by J.Crew, shirt by Woolrich, earrings by Ana Khouri, bag by Mansur Gavriel

Jacket by Flistfia, t-shirt by United Arrows, trousers by Auralee, shoes by Clarks from Beams, glasses by Eyevan 7285, bag by Universal Products from 1LDK

Vest by MHL, shirt by Steven Alan, jeans by Woolrich, scarf by Faliero Sarti from United Arrows, bag by APC

Coat by Roberto Collina, shirt by Danton from Bshop, trousers by Circolo 1901, shoes by Cos

Styling: Shun Katakai & Kyoko Tamoto
Hair & make-up: Masaki Takanishi
Models: Ken & Sawa

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