Just as fine architecture is based on strong foundations, so it is with the beautifully built wardrobe. Style classics – the trench, the suit, the loafer – are the forever buys to invest in, and NET-A-PORTER the go-to for such timeless designs; your sartorial staples now and for seasons to come. 

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Gabriela Hearst focuses on the best fabrics - take care of this cashmere sweater and it'll last for decades. It's knitted from gray mélange yarn and has a polo collar and elongated hem. Wear it untucked with jeans or tailoring.

Grey ribbed cashmere sweater

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The Row's ankle boots have a cool, chunky silhouette that's perfect for grounding floaty skirts or dresses - that's exactly how they were styled on the label's Fall '19 runway. They've been made in Italy from supple textured-nubuck and are set on a platform rubber sole. The front zip fastening makes them so easy to slip on and off.

Cream platform ankle boots

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The Row's clean and minimal style makes its pieces so timeless. Cut from stretch-crepe, this 'Olinda' midi dress fits slim through the bodice before flaring out to a raw, handkerchief-style hem. Wear yours with strappy sandals.

Black asymmetric stretch-crepe midi dress

Khaite's 'Lenox' boots are made from a combination of black suede and rubber for a sock-like fit. They have a toggled detail at the front while the sole is engraved with the brand's logo. They can be styled with anything from leather pants to denim alike.

Black suede and rubber ankle boots

Joseph's less-is-more approach to design results in ultra wearable wardrobe staples. A refined take on cargo pants, this 'Devonport' pair is cut from wool-blend gabardine with relaxed tapered legs and a belted waist. Wear them with a tonal blouse and the matching 'Cornwall' coat.

Light brown garbadine tapered cargo pants

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MOTHER's 'The Rambler' jeans are designed in a dark-blue 'Let's Wine About It' wash that's faded and whiskered for a vintage feel. Cut from flexible denim, they sit high on the waist and have straight legs. Style yours with everything from cropped cardigans to bodysuits.

Dark high-rise straight-leg jeans

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GANNI riffs on traditional tailoring with this striped shirt. It's made from cotton-poplin and has an asymmetric collar, so you can forego wearing a necklace and accessorize with earrings instead.

Grey asymmetric striped cotton-poplin shirt

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Sporty & Rich's 'Brandie' pants nod to popular track styles from the '90s. They're made from plush cotton-velour traced with contrast piping and subtle front seams that together create an elongating effect. The brand's moniker is embroidered at the left leg.

Dark green embroidered cotton-velour track pants

When it comes to accessories, JW Anderson's collections are perfect for style magpies. Made from soft black suede with tonal leather straps, these loafers are topped with crystal embellishments that sparkle with every step.

Black crystal-embellished suede slippers

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Ulla Johnson's 'The Yvette' jeans are designed in an ivory wash inspired by the color of cowrie shells. Cut from rigid denim, they sit high on the waist and have a wide fit through the legs. Style yours with one of the brand's printed tops.

Ivory high-rise wide-leg jeans

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Jonathan Simkhai's 'Elka' midi dress is replete with contemporary and unexpected details, like the shirred waistband and long, flared cuffs. Cut from beige poplin, it has a slightly fitted bodice with a dramatic collar and a finely pleated skirt.

Beige pleated poplin midi dress

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adidas by Stella McCartney's 'Eulampis' boots are designed to keep you warm in chilly weather. Made from suede and Primegreen - the brand's signature fabric blended from recycled materials - they're trimmed with rubber and mesh and have an insulating fleece lining. The serrated rubber soles provide plenty of traction.

Navy rubber-trimmed and Primegreen boots

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Anine Bing looked to California's forested National Parks and hiking trails when designing this 'Flynn' jacket. It's cut from fuzzy felt that's woven with touches of wool and alpaca and patterned with classic lumberjack checks. The loose profile looks effortlessly cool.

Neutral checked felt jacket

These jeans are part of MOTHER's 'SNACKS!' collection, which is inspired by styles from the '80s and '90s. They're cut from rigid white cotton with a high-rise waist and a straight-leg fit. The classic white hue is so versatile.

White high-rise straight-leg jeans

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Marques' Almeida's boyfriend jeans have a unique patchwork design - they're part of the brand's 'ReM'Ade' line, which upcycles fabrics left over from past collections. Cut from tonal-blue denim, they have an effortless, relaxed fit that sits low on the hips.

Patchwork high-rise boyfriend jeans

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Shoreditch Ski Club's 'Celeste' jacket is the cool, yet cozy outwear you've been searching for. This classic biker style has an exaggerated collar and asymmetrical zipper. It's constructed from contrasting panels of shearling and trimmed with black leather along the buckles and seams.

Brown and cream panelled shearling jacket

The prong on SAINT LAURENT's belt is delicately carved to form the house's iconic 'YSL' monogram. It's been made in Italy from soft leather and cut in a slim width that'll work well with skinny jeans.

Black monogrammed leather belt

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GANNI's jeans can be easily dressed up or down, depending on the event you're attending. They're made from denim using GOTS-certified organic cotton that's grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, so it's a little kinder to people and the planet. Traced with chartreuse topstitching, they're cut for a relaxed boyfriend shape and sit low on the hips for a comfortable amount of slouch.

Dark contrast-stitch boyfriend jeans

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Loewe's parka is cut from panels of tonal-brown cotton-twill and detailed with contrast stitching. Designed for a cropped fit, it has the brand's signature 'Anagram' leather patch at the chest and a quilted shell lining to keep you warm. Pull up the hood on especially windy days.

Beige cropped hooded cotton-twill parka

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Proenza Schouler's ribbed sweater is knitted with touches of silk and varying striped patterns. Designed for a slim fit, it has particularly long flared cuffs. Style yours with inky denim and midi skirts alike.

Black striped ribbed-knit sweater

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FRAME's 'Barrel' jeans are named for their tapered shape – the arc through each leg works to create subtle volume. Cut from rigid denim washed in jet-black, they have a high-rise waist finished with silver-tone rivets. Ground yours with chunky lug-sole boots.

Black high-rise tapered jeans

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CAES founder Helen de Kluiver likens clothing to a protective 'case' that we layer over our bodies, which is why she believes in using only the finest, most durable fabrics to create her pieces. This blouse is made from cotton-poplin and defined by its dramatic puffed sleeves.

Army green cotton-poplin blouse

CELINE Eyewear's sunglasses are designed with an oversized square-frame shape, giving them a retro feel. Made from tortoiseshell acetate, they have brown lenses and are detailed with the label's moniker at the temples in gold. Store yours in the protective case between uses.

Tortoiseshell oversized square-frame sunglasses

The Row's 'Azalea' top captures the brand's elegant simplicity. It's made from stretch-scuba and cut for an easy, slightly loose fit. Play with proportions by styling yours with wide-leg pants.

Black stretch-scuba top

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From adidas by Stella McCartney's 'TruePace' collection, these track pants are designed to keep you safe and comfortable during outdoor workouts. Designed for a relaxed fit, they're made from recycled-ripstop with reflective trims and have an elasticated drawstring waist and cuffs.

Navy printed recycled-ripstop tapered track pants

Facing the elements is so much more appealing when nestled in Brunello Cucinelli's hooded poncho. Joyfully blankety, it's knitted from a blend that includes wool, mohair, cashmere and silk and has fringed trims that show flashes of the dark-gray interior.

Camel hooded fringed poncho

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SAINT LAURENT's minimal 'SL61' sneakers have been made in Italy from crisp white leather in smooth and textured panels for contrast. They're perforated and stamped with small logos at the heel tabs and soles. They're a classic addition to any shoe collection and will work just as well with tailoring as they will with dresses.

White logo-print SL61 leather sneakers

Nili Lotan's belt is the perfect finishing touch for a variety of outfits. It's made from smooth black leather and fastens with a burnished gold-tone buckle. Loop yours through a pair of jeans or layer it over a blazer.

Black leather belt with gold buckle

Port Tanger's eyewear is inspired by "the DNA and vibrant lifestyle" of Tangier in Morocco. These 'Kaswara' sunglasses are made from black acetate with chunky D-shaped frames and tonal lenses. Keep yours scratch-free by storing them in the accompanying case.

Black D-frame acetate sunglasses

By Malene Birger's 'Carlien' pants are a timeless staple you'll reach for season after season. Made from slightly stretchy twill blended with 69% recycled fibers, they have a high-rise waist and tapered hems. Style yours with the knits, shirts and blazers in your wardrobe.

Black stretch recycled-twill tapered trousers

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Victoria Beckham's shirt is made from off-white and charcoal poplin with stripes running in different directions. It's cut for a relaxed fit that looks effortlessly cool with jeans (or wide-leg pants) and leather loafers.

Charcoal striped poplin shirt

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MOTHER's 'The Elbow Grease Roller' jeans are inspired by vintage workwear styles - they're even complete sizeable pockets and adjustable button-fastening tabs along the waist. They're cut from denim in an earthy 'Capers' hue and have a high-rise waist and wide legs.

Green high-rise wide-leg jeans

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Brunello Cucinelli's boots are designed to keep your feet warm on the coldest days. Set on chunky lug soles, they've been expertly crafted in Italy from supple suede and plush shearling. Notice the sparkling Monili-bead tabs at the sides.

Beige shearling and suede ankle boots

Brunello Cucinelli's sneakers are crafted with the same level of precision as the brand's ready-to-wear pieces. Made in Italy from durable black nylon, they have tonal suede trims with signature Monili beads at the front.