The sun is setting on the day of the dandy. In a market saturated with snug suiting adorned with umpteen paisley pocket squares, a rebellion has been brewing. All hail the welcome return of the minimalist. In recent seasons we’ve seen menswear relaxing somewhat. Out with the buttoned-up fare of old and in with simple, sharp construction and pared-back design features.

But not all minimalists are cut from the same cloth. There’s more than one way to skin a sheep and turn it into a frills-free shearling jacket after all. No matter your budget or your taste, there’s a bells and whistles vacuum for you. And each can be given a twist of personality, worn right.

Jil Sander

The eponymous designer may have left, but the house that’s borne her name since 1973 is still a byword for minimalist style. For this season, faultlessly-cut ready-to-wear comes in the form of block-coloured knits and oversized outerwear, underpinned by the brand’s razor-sharp tailoring and basics.

A standout piece from autumn’s Jil Sander collection is the maroon two-button button suit in wool-mohair. Proof that you can ditch embellishment but still make a statement, its slim lapel and narrow silhouette will work just as well with a skinny black tie and white shirt as it will with a black roll neck or tee.

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Suit in wool-mohair, available at jilsander.com, priced £1,300.

Acne Studios

If Jil Sander is the godmother to minimalist menswear, then Acne Studios is the cool older brother lighting up in the school yard, a battered biker jacket slung over his shoulder.

Since Jonny Johansson launched his denim brand in 1997, Acne (Ambition to Create Novel Expressions) has grown to boast a carefully considered edit of ready-to-wear, accessories, footwear and jewellery. As effortless as it is wearable, Acne’s success is in its no nonsense approach to design.