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Welcome to our masterclass in minimalism. Top of our aesthetic agenda? The ultimate womenswear pieces for achieving wardrobe precision. Right now, we are not in need of a plethora of outfits but a capsule offering of hard-working, allweather hits, in a host of timeless tones. We suggest classic items with a futuristic finesse, pieces rendered in glossy and tactile fabrications. Take Hermès’ apron dress, which is embroidered in a graphic grid of horn and glossy lambskin – adornment with real architectural appeal. Tactility is the essential ambition of the French luxury maison’s womenswear creative director Nadège Vanhee-cybulski, given how dispiritingly hands-off and touch sensitive we have become. Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons’ dual design debut also has minimalist merit, offering a celebration of Prada’s signature nylon, seen in shoes and separates. Kitten heels with a curving comma heel are inspired by 1990s shapes and feature sharp toes and undulating rubber shell soles, placing them somewhere between smart and sportswear. We’ll also be strapping ourselves into Prada’s high shine, off-the-shoulder blouse, which, in a utilitarian twist, features a roomy chest pocket and seatbelt-inspired fastening. Wrapping up our minimalist melange is Salvatore Ferragamo’s trench coat, created from an innovative lightweight fabric formed from mohair bonded with calfskin. Creative director Paul Andrew was inspired by Hitchcock’s heroines, and this silhouette will suit your own sleek silver-screen moment. A graphic accessory to pop on its shoulder? Kassl Edition’s oilcoated canvas bag is cut into a perfect circle. Puffed up like a pillow, it’s both sculptural and simple.

Dress, £25,500, by Hermès. Shoes, £705, by Prada For stockists throughout, see page 113

Left, bag, £240, by Kassl Editions Below, shrug, £790; shirt, £1,020; trousers, £920; shoes, £705, all by Prada Opposite, trench coat, £2,030; trousers, £915, both by Salvatore Ferragamo