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Top row, hanging left to right: Bobby Jones quilted suede jacket, $1,695, zip-neck merino wool sweater, $250, and vintage cotton twill slacks, $150, (888) 603-8968, www.bobbyjonesshop.com; Joseph’s Cloak navy corduroy blazer, $495, and cotton shirt, $250, www.josephs cloak.com; Southwick wool tweed check sports jacket, $595, and cotton corduroy trousers, $195, (212) 541-6800, www.southwickclothing.com; Oxxford Clothes striped silk necktie, $145, wool suit, $3,695, cotton dress shirt, $325, and silk tie, $145, (212) 593-0204, www.oxxford clothes.com; Polo by Ralph Lauren camel-hair coat, $1,995, (888) 475- 7674, www.polo.com.

On top shelf: Bottega Veneta old grain calf boots, $950, (877) 362- 1715, www.bottegaveneta.com; Optimo felt hat, $495, (773) 238-2999, www.optimohats.com; Ermenegildo Zegna gold silk tie, $140, (888) 880- 3462, www.zegna.com; Charles Tyrwhitt navy and royal houndstooth woven silk tie, $75, (866) 797-2701, www.ctshirts.com.On chair: Joseph’s Cloak paisley shirt, $260, www.josephs cloak.com; Allen Edmonds leather “Traveler” shoes, $230, (800) 235-2348, www.allenedmonds.com; Bottega Veneta antique leather belt, $600, (877) 362-1715, www.bottega veneta.com; Agave “Cowboy” boot-cut stretch denim jeans, $185, (213) 452-0884, www.agavejean.com.

Bottom shelf: Pantherella merino wool socks (in shoes), $35 each, (212) 218-6520, www.britishapparel.com; A. Testoni brown suede slip-ons with tassels, $735, and brown leather lace-up derbies, $835, (877) 837-8664, www.testoni.com.

ON FINE FOOTING
Combinations of exotic skins and new dyeing techniques give an old-world look to modern footwear. Trust us -- a man’s shoes get noticed. Be sure you’re putting your best foot forward.



TOP TO BOTTOM: Cesare Paciotti eel and crocodile lace up, $537, (212) 452- 1222, www.cesare-paciotti. com; Salvatore Ferragamo ostrich and leather spectator, $1,000, (800) 628- 8916, www.ferragamo.com; Martin Dingman “Preston” loafer, $295, and Silvano Sassetti for Martin Dingman “Modena” lace up, $575, (800) 955-2358, www.martindingman.com; Allen Edmonds “Mora” double monk strap, $305, (800) 235-2348, www.allenedmonds.com; Berluti leather lace up, $1,340, (212) 439-6400, www.berluti.com.

SEW FINE
In men’s shirts this fall, it’s all about the quality of the fabric -- whether you prefer windowpanes or graph checks, monochromatic or multicolored stripes. And, yes, the simple solid is still a handsome choice.



Clockwise from top: Measure Up green cotton windowpane shirt , $175, and Measure Up Bespoke blue cotton shirt, $375, (800) 388-0801, www.measureupco.com; Robert Talbott multicolored cotton stripe shirt, $225, (800) 747-8778, www.roberttalbott.com; Charles Tyrwhitt “Melville” chocolate graph check cotton twill shirt, $99, and “Marsden” blue and navy cotton twill striped shirt, $99, (866) 797-2701, www.ctshirts.com; Robert Talbott blue cotton shirt, $225, (800) 747-8778, www.roberttalbott.com.

GLAMOUR AT EASE
A tailored jacket that can be dressed up or down at a whim is the one crucial component of every woman’s wardrobe this fall. Add a great coat, some colorful knit separates, a few necessary accouterments, and you’re ready for anything.



Top row, hanging left to right: Loro Piana fur-trimmed alpaca coat, $4,500, suede-tipped wool herringbone jacket, $2,780, coordinating wool skirt, $1,395, wool turtleneck, $840, and cashmere felt hat, $450, (212) 980-7961, www.loropiana.com; Dara Lamb orange wool/cashmere blazer, $1,795, coordinating slacks, $595, and orange striped cotton shirt, $225, (212) 935-2344; Audrey Talbott calfskin belt with horse bit buckle, $195, (800) 747-8778, www.audreytalbott.com; Dara Lamb fringed boucle jacket, $1,695, and silk jersey V-neck, $175, (212) 935-2344; Agave Nectar stretch denim jeans, $185, (213) 452-0884, www.agavejean.com; Ann Taylor red pebble crepe dress, $148, matching jacket, $218, zebra print belt, $42, and handbag, $218, (800) 342-5266, www.anntaylor.com.

Top shelf and on chair: Salvatore Ferragamo beaded “Marisa” bag, $2,280, (800) 628-8916, www.ferragamo.com; Eric Javits felt hat, $325, (800) 374-4287, www.ericjavits.com; House of Dereon “Diva” jacquard tote, $128, and “Heiress” jacquard flap bag, $128, (866) 601-2529, www.houseofdereon.com; A+Eve by Adam+Eve burgundy wool/cashmere ruffled cardigan, $250, (888) 647- 2677, www.adampluseve.com; Gran Sasso pink cashmere zip-front cardigan, $430, and gold wool/ cashmere V-neck pullover, $220, www.gransasso.com; Charles Tyrwhitt mulberry cashmere crewneck sweater, $275, (866) 797-2701, www.ctshirts.com.

Bottom shelf: A. Testoni cherry suede handbag with tassel, $1,080, cherry suede flats, $390, and red satin pumps with tassel, $450, (877) 837-8664, www.testoni.com.

KNIT PICKING
Variations on the classic cowl and turtleneck sweater add visual interest, and greater warmth, to this season’s selection of chunky, home-spun-looking knits.



Top to bottom: Malo kimono-style heather cashmere cardigan, $1,350, (212) 396- 4721, www.malo.it; Hermès alpaca turtleneck, $1,025, (800) 441-4488, www.hermes.com; Malo cashmere tunic cable knit, $825, (212) 396-4721, www.malo.it; Gran Sasso cashmere cable turtleneck, $325, www.gransasso.com; Avon Celli wool/cashmere/silk V-neck $450, through Massimo Bizzocchi, (212) 675-4055, www.avoncelli.com; Gran Sasso wool / cashmere sweater, $170, www.gransasso.com.

WILD THINGS
Women’s handbags take a walk on the wild side in fun furs and exotic skins in a fall harvest of beautiful, earthy colors.



Top shelf, left to right: Cole Haan “Lily” shoulder flap bag, $765, (800) 201-8001, www.colehaan.com; Nancy Gonzalez “Anaconda” tote, $2,680, available at Bergdorf Goodman; Hermès “Constance” crocodile shoulder bag, $17,500, (800) 441-4488, www.hermes.com. Middle shelf: Loro Piana python clutch, $1,650, (212) 980-7961, www.loropiana.com; Lana Marks alligator jet tote, $12,500, (561) 655-7080, www.lanamarks.com; Audrey Talbott “Monterey” alligator tote, $12,250, (800) 747-8778, www.audreytalbott.com. Bottom shelf: Eric Javits mink tote, $2,690, (800) 374-4287, www.ericjavits.com.