Archie Foal, a British brand founded in 2010 by two friends on a market stall, is a bit of a fashion secret. Inspired by a love of the Lake District, it uses natural fabrics including merino and Yorkshire lambswool. The stars of its collection are the Angsar jacket, above left, £385, the ecru crewneck sweater, above right, £130, and the navy Loke sweater, £240 (archiefoal.com). Spoilt for choiceLondon-based Apposta offers a mind-boggling range of shirts with a choice of 30 collar types, 8 cuff types, 6 fits and more than 2,900 fabrics from Italy. Opt for a standard fit or, for the same price, have it custom-made from measurements submitted online.

Source: The Times November 24, 2018 00:00 UTC