THE AUTUMN HOT LIST (BY THOSE IN THE KNOW)

Yup, it’s back to school time, but on the plus side that means a new uniform. We asked the country’s top fashion buyers what’s on their wish lists for the new season.

ALEXANDRA GORDON, womenswear buyer at Liberty ‘I’ve collaborated with Finnish designer Teija on an exclusive ten-piece capsule collection this season. There are always unexpected details in Teija’s work that make it so appealing.’ BLOUSE, £490, Teija, in store only, Liberty London

LYDIA KING, womenswear buying director at Selfridges ‘Rejina Pyo is a future fashion star and this is my favourite A/W 17 discovery. It is cleverly corseted for a flattering silhouette that covers day, work and play. It’s also the perfect shade of fuchsia.’ DRESS, £695, Rejina Pyo, selfridges.com

HAZEL CATTERALL, head of womenswear buying at Harvey Nichols ‘I can’t resist this velvet, deep berry-red jacket from Altuzarra. The military-inspired buttons and fitted silhouette make it perfect for workwear, but it will also be a key piece come the party season.’ JACKET, £1,895, Altuzarra, harveynichols.com

NATALIE KINGHAM, buying director at Matchesfashion.com ‘Myar is one of my favourite collections this season. The brand was founded by Andrea Rosso and reworks vintage army pieces to create staples. I have my eye on this 1950s navy wool blazer.’ BLAZER, £438, Myar, matchesfashion.com

IDA PETERSSON, womenswear buying director at Browns ‘ These shoes from Icelandic brand Kalda are everything! Not only are they one of the season’s key colours – fire-engine red – but they will work well with both jeans and dresses. They have the most comfortable heel known to womankind – a must for fashion week!’ SHOES, £410, Kalda, brownsfashion.com