Top trends for fashionable fellas

Of course, there were some outlandish creations that even the most ardent fashion-follower would balk at, but on the whole, the autumn menswear trends are mercifully accessible.

Seventies textures rule for outerwear, green is the colour to be seen in and, in terms of prints, tartan is as challenging as it gets.

Men; highlight your fashion might this season, with these key looks...

GREEN CREDENTIALS

Following last season’s military mood, green is sticking around for winter.

From mint (at Hardy Amies) to muddy khaki (Alexander McQueen and Burberry), any shade gets the green-light. Paler hues mesh well with greys, while darker greens work best with brown.

Plus, you get extra points for doubling up - olive and bottle green make an excellent pairing.

:: Hymn Ammanford Jumper, £50, and Hymn Barmouth Herringbone Shirt, £55 (www.joythestore.com)

:: Olive Knitted Polo, £25 (www.next.co.uk)

SHEAR BLISS

Part of the Seventies trend which started over on the womenswear catwalks, the sheepskin jacket emerged as the essential outerwear piece for AW15, as seen at Burberry, Margaret Howell, Tom Ford and Topman.

Embrace your inner Del Boy with a wide-collared coat (invest in real shearling and it’ll see you through plenty of winters to come), but maybe draw a line at the handful of gold sovereign rings?

:: Topman Design Shearling Jacket, £300 (available September 17; www.topman.com)

TASTY TARTAN

Models at Moschino and Topman formed a right old tartan army, kitted out in colourful kilts and three-piece suits covered in the checked stuff.

If that all sounds a bit too Bay City Roller for your liking, there are subtler ways to try the trend.

Stick to a more subdued colour combo (black, navy and green, for instance), or just one bold tailored piece, rather than top-to-toe tartan.

:: Grey Black Check Skinny Fit Suit Jacket, £75, and Trousers, £35 (www.next.co.uk)

:: Cashmere Ribbed Hat, £49; Cashmere Textured Jumper, £299; Kilgour Scarf, £79 (www.johnstonscashmere.com)

POLO PITCH

Polo, turtle, roll-neck - call it what you will, this snugly style was all over the winter catwalks.

Switch out your usual button-down and give tailoring a Beatnik edge, with a black polo neck.

Keep it luxe with a fine gauge cashmere or merino knit worn under a wool jacket, or go for something chunkier, in cream or an autumnal hue, if you’re layering over a tee.

:: Autograph Slim Fit 2 Button Jacket with Wool, £129, and Merino Wool Polo Neck (in store September 24), £45 (www.marksandspencer.com)

:: Southbay Unisex Roll Neck Top, £15 (www.jacamo.co.uk)

ORANGE FEEL

Every season needs a challenging colour thrown in among all the grey, black and more black that is the usual menswear palette, and autumn’s is a real zinger - hazmat orange cropped up on tons of catwalks.

Go the whole hog, Christopher Raeburn style, in a sizeable coat and matching cross-body bag, or let flashes of acidic orange enliven a dark ensemble - socks or a bright beanie will do.

:: Rains Two-Tone Orange and Grey Water-Resistant Anorak, £58 (www.lyst.co.uk)

:: Orange Turn Up Beanie, £8 (www.burton.co.uk)

GET THE LOOK

Jake Gyllenhaal scaled new heights of red carpet sophistication at the premiere of his latest film, Everest, proving that a black velvet jacket doesn’t have to be reserved for the dead of winter. Make like a movie star yourself in Jigsaw’s Slim-fit Tailored Jacket, £249, in store in October (www.jigsaw-online.com).

BUY IT NOW

River Island always partners with the hottest Brit Pack designers, and the latest Design Forum collab is no exception. Landing on September 22 is an 11-piece collection from Zoe Jordan, a London Fashion Week regular, renowned for her uber-cool knitwear and androgynous separates. Prices range from £35 to £250 (www.riverisland.com).

:: Ombre Jacket, £95, and Trousers, £65, Zoe Jordan x River Island Design Forum

FASHION FLASH

:: ERIN’S WIN

Erin O’Connor has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Birmingham City University, in recognition of her dedication to the fashion industry. The model, whose career has spanned two decades, owes her big break to the city - she was scouted aged 17 on a school trip to The Clothes Show at Birmingham’s NEC.

:: STYLE STEAL

Admiral, the brand with the 100-year history, relaunched in Sainsbury’s this year, bringing sporty heritage-inspired menswear to the masses. The autumn/winter collection, featuring preppy polo shirts and sleek knits, lands on September 22, with prices starting from £16 (www.sainsburys.co.uk/tu).

:: Cardigan, £28, and Polo Shirt, £16, both Admiral at Sainsbury’s