Aura Strapless Silk Maxi Dress · Product image: Christopher Esber

THE OCTOBER EDIT / 01

CHRISTOPHER ESBER

The colour statement

A bold dress feels most persuasive when the design is also beautifully uncomplicated. Christopher Esber’s Aura maxi dress uses a softly abstract, painterly print across fluid silk, creating colour and movement without relying on embellishment. The strapless neckline is particularly clean; hidden side pockets bring a surprisingly practical touch. There is confidence in a dress that lets its fabric do the talking, especially when the palette moves from orange into softer greens and blues.

How we’d wear it: We would wear it with the most understated black slingbacks and nothing heavier than a small sculptural bag.

Short-Sleeve Cotton Shirt · Product image: Mytheresa

THE OCTOBER EDIT / 02

VICTORIA BECKHAM

White shirting, reconsidered

Good white shirting is never quite as straightforward as it looks. Victoria Beckham’s relaxed cotton version places the interest in proportion: generous short sleeves, a crisp collar, a patch pocket and a softly curved hem. It is familiar enough to wear constantly and distinctive enough to avoid disappearing into the background. In Dubai, a light cotton shirt is also a far more useful new-season investment than elaborate layering.

How we’d wear it: Wear it untucked over tailored trousers, or half-tuck it into dark denim and add one polished accessory.

The Bambino Patent Mini Bag · Product image: Cruise Fashion

THE OCTOBER EDIT / 03

JACQUEMUS

The little red punctuation mark

A brilliantly simple shape is often more memorable than a complicated one. Jacquemus’s Le Bambino mini bag has a compact, rectangular body, a precise flap and a top handle that gives the entire accessory its unmistakable personality. Rendered in glossy ruby red, it is a small but decisive way to introduce colour into a wardrobe of clean separates. The removable strap makes it work beyond a single occasion, while the scale gives it that slightly playful Jacquemus energy.

How we’d wear it: Try it against the Victoria Beckham shirt and black trousers, or as the only splash of colour alongside a minimal dress.

Hollis Patent Slingback Pumps · Product image: SSENSE

THE OCTOBER EDIT / 04

AMINA MUADDI

The heel with a point of view

A well-drawn heel can make a familiar silhouette feel new again. Amina Muaddi’s Hollis patent slingbacks combine a long, pointed toe with a glossy black surface and the designer’s distinctive sculptural heel. The open back lightens the look, while the sharp front gives it enough precision to dress up uncomplicated separates. This is exactly what we mean when we talk about an accessory that makes an outfit: it brings definition without demanding a head-to-toe change.

How we’d wear it: Wear with the Aura dress for evening, then with wide trousers and a crisp shirt for daytime appointments.

Crystal-Embellished Drop Earrings · Product image: FARFETCH

THE OCTOBER EDIT / 05

RABANNE

After-dark light

Rabanne understands movement. These drop earrings are built around clusters of clear and pale pink crystals, with slender chains that shift and catch the light as you turn your head. Rather than treating jewellery as an afterthought, they make it a focal point. The mix of delicate colour and graphic length feels sophisticated with clean clothing, giving even the simplest evening look a strong finish.

How we’d wear it: Wear them with hair tucked back and a clean neckline. The earrings are enough; no necklace required.