Essential Pieces Every Man Should Own

A great wardrobe isn't built by accumulation. It's built by selection — fewer, better pieces that work together. These are the twelve we'd start with.

The foundation

Three T-shirts (white, black, grey). Two oxford shirts (white, pale blue). One merino crew neck in a neutral. These six pieces will form the base of nearly every outfit you wear.

The layers

One checked overshirt, one heavyweight crew sweatshirt, one knitted polo. These are the pieces that turn a T-shirt into an outfit and carry you from October to February.

The finish

One unstructured blazer and one outer layer — suede, denim or a wool-cashmere overcoat. That's ten. That's a wardrobe.

“Buy the best version of fewer things. The cost per wear will always favour quality.”