Wool, leather and shearling are all mainstays of our autumn and winter wardrobes thanks to their warmth and durability. After all, we need pieces that will not only keep us cosy, but will also withstand a sudden downpour.

Yet the style set has decreed that another fabric is essential this season. Suede has been spotted on the front rows at the recent merry-go-round of fashion weeks, as well as on the runways themselves for AW24, courtesy of Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Miu Miu. The 1970s staple is back in a big way, via skirts, dresses and jackets.