This capsule wardrobe has a selection of considered pieces which should see any man through this winter season and beyond. It’s a collection of essential items that doesn’t pay heed to fleeting trends. These are functional, sustainable pieces that place value on craftsmanship and provenance.
![Sorel’s Ankeny mid boot, €139](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/D36565J52B4ZTWXZJ7BHV4SOVE.jpg?auth=0f1e22e8d7e514ba4ee6ed294a46d42198afba86266d01995f7f6ff332f21f7a&width=800&height=457)
Sorel's Ankeny mid boot combines style and functionality; €139 from sorel.ie
![Archie Grenson brogues, €235](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/W2NKXR4C33JRGV2WSIYNWTTOJM.jpg?auth=c7903a87fc08334d1f7b7426f72a14bede422eb745ba7b638bac6ef46a4ef5be&width=800&height=379)
An Archie Grenson brogue will get you through any traditional, or professional, engagement this Christmas; €235 from grenson.comVeja shoes and accessories are made with raw materials sourced from organic farming and ecological agriculture, and assembled without chemicals or polluting processes; €99 for the SDU range from veja-store.com
![Tretorn Evald 2.0 raincoat, €140](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/WWWEL2A437KKFVOH32NMUJ2KNU.jpg?auth=6a3db357097de7c48c60726c3f767c6a150d7906c6084101f03e7c3fab60ec61&width=800&height=964)
A Tretorn Evald 2.0 raincoat makes no compromise on fashion or function and has a classic, timeless design. Made from 100 per cent recycled polyester; €140 from eu.tretorn.com
![Cos wool-blend tailored coat, €195](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/IEJEEJJAI6JSRSCOV67UDRX2QE.jpg?auth=0baf32b1ae1952a91a0d492996422a38a96f7a2310b36c90888ebd24a8a85349&width=800&height=800)
The classic wool-blend tailored coat from Cos is a foundation piece for every wardrobe; €195 from cosstores.com
![Jill & Gill T-shirts, €50](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/QJWNHAQY44BBDAKWDJPRNGV4SI.jpg?auth=ba4b25a17772726f4b91cec24ca24fbbb30b6e3bdcff1c245ea129a6303a049b&width=800&height=532)
Jill & Gill T-shirts are made from 100 per cent organic cotton and come in white, grey and black; €50 from jillandgill.com
![KnowledgeCotton Apparel organic cord shirt jacket from Brothers We Stand, €137](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/22CATZ4V7XXT757CVDBYYNVA6I.jpg?auth=72ca951923a1859180955c9c10aa22f48c7190f34ff0022d414d749666a79183&width=800&height=800)
KnowledgeCotton Apparel organic cord shirt jacket from ethically conscious Brothers We Stand. You can trace the footprint of a product via its website, which details its social and environmental impact; €137 from brotherswestand.com
![Birnir Fairisle jumper, €225](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/MRTU45J7HWRQFE5GLFDWWVR67E.jpg?auth=f081a849e14b0105f66efa27efd1aa44ceb83f5785bc890efa5899601803eafc&width=800&height=800)
Ditch the comedy jumper and try a Birnir Fairisle jumper. Made from Scottish lambswool, this Norse Projects knit will keep you warm all winter; €225 from norseprojects.com
![Marks & Spencer cashmere jumper, €120](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ACGQRHSMHXYVD5PODDYPBJG5BY.jpg?auth=78566decdab25c38e2a84aee26bd2378eb9d7bf908940e1438136faca02920bd&width=800&height=1036)
For a more minimal knit, choose a pure cashmere crew neck jumper from M&S in any one of 10 colours; €120 from marksandspencer.ie
![Acne Studios jeans, €200](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/ES5OFCSZ5E2FRPM4SLDRVT7XJY.jpg?auth=0d840ee2ed6dd7172ab39b48565938e4a1b3b3d200b133572812a47c3f868715&width=800&height=833)
Acne Studios jeans from its denim line, Blå Konst (Blue Art) – a future wardrobe staple for any man; €200 from mrporter.com
![McNutt of Donegal dark-grey cashmere scarf, €73](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/473ZLY4S5E3ONHOQNJLN3N22JM.jpg?auth=1684df5d3d6171c57f5c62baa997dd98cf397c0e039ffeb5347d8e05120d0596&width=800&height=521)
And when it comes to accessories, add a little luxury with a dark grey cashmere scarf from McNutt of Donegal; €73 from mcnuttofdonegal.com
![Hen’s Teeth football scarf, €35](https://www.irishtimes.com/resizer/v2/LZAEOYACOYDFIF2P3WKOLERPRY.jpg?auth=61f003358df9fb3e233f304f9bab918b39e0e8d1cebeb3da7edca6256d394ef1&width=800&height=532)
Or add a touch of playfulness with a football scarf from Hen's Teeth, the art and lifestyle store in Dublin; €35 from hensteethstore.com