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Curated by our editorial team, the designer pieces worth buying this season, with a clear view on which to buy first.
EditThe Best Designer Wallets
Designer wallets and cardholders worth buying tend to outlast the bag they live in, which is why we treat them as the first small leather good to get right. A good one anchors your everyday carry: card slots that hold their shape, leather that takes a patina, hardware that does not loosen. This edit gathers British house staples and a wider field of slim cardholders and zip-arounds, so you can match the format to how you actually pay and carry.
EditDesigner Blazers Edit
Designer blazers worth buying come down to a few honest questions: does the shoulder sit clean, does the cloth hold a press, and will you reach for it past one season. This edit pulls tailoring you can wear to the office, to dinner, and over jeans on a Saturday. We lean on houses that cut a proper jacket, from Michael Kors polish to the sharper contemporary names, so you can buy with a clear head rather than on impulse.
EditDesigner Sandals Worth Buying
Designer sandals worth buying come down to a few names that get the proportions right, and this edit gathers the pairs we'd actually wear all season. Think Miu Miu's slightly retro flats, Burberry's check trims, and the cleaner contemporary labels that fill the gap below £300. We've grouped them by where they sit on price and occasion, so you can find a flat for daily wear or a heeled pair for evening without scrolling past every variation in between.
EditThe Best Designer Ankle Boots
Designer ankle boots and short boots earn their place by working hard across a whole wardrobe, which is exactly why we built this edit around them. A good pair carries you from cold mornings to dinner without a wobble. Here you will find sheepskin warmth, proper leather, and a sharp heel, all from houses worth your money. We have grouped them so you can shop by mood and by use, and we tell you where to start and what to skip.
EditThe Best Designer Sunglasses
Designer sunglasses worth buying come down to a clear idea: a frame shape that suits your face, lenses that actually protect your eyes, and a brand you'll still reach for in three summers. This edit pulls together the houses we rate, from Burberry and Miu Miu to Alexander McQueen, Acne Studios and Maje. We've grouped them by who they flatter and how they wear, so you can shop the silhouette first and the logo second.
EditThe Best Designer Hats and Beanies
Designer hats and beanies worth buying tend to come down to one question: will you actually reach for it past November. A good hat earns its keep on cold mornings and dull commutes, so we look for warmth, weight and a shape that flatters. This edit pulls together knitted beanies, sculptural women's styles and men's caps from British houses and the studios doing the most interesting work in wool, felt and cashmere right now.
EditDesigner Loafers Worth Buying
Designer loafers worth buying come down to a few smart calls: leather quality, the right toe shape, and a heel you'll actually wear past the first month. This edit pulls together the women's and men's styles we keep coming back to, from polished penny and horsebit fronts to softer suede and driving versions. Expect names like Burberry, Mulberry, Maje, Sandro, Alexander McQueen and Michael Kors. We've grouped them so you can find your pair fast.
EditDesigner Belts Edit
Designer belts worth buying tend to earn their keep twice over, holding a waist and finishing an outfit at once. The names you'll meet here run from British houses like Burberry and Mulberry to the sharper Italian and French cuts of Miu Miu, Maje and Sandro. We've grouped them by who they're for and by buckle, so you can find a slim everyday strap or a wide statement piece without scrolling past everything else first.
EditMichael Kors Dresses Edit
Michael Kors does the polished everyday dress better than almost anyone at this price. From sleek jersey midis that take you from desk to dinner to printed maxis and party ready mini styles, the collection is built around dresses you actually wear rather than save for one occasion. Our editors have pulled the Michael Kors dresses worth owning, grouped by length, with an eye on the fabric and the cut that make them last.
EditMichael Kors Women's Shoes Edit
Michael Kors makes one of the deepest women's shoe collections in contemporary fashion, and at this price it is where the brand quietly excels. From everyday leather trainers to occasion sandals and the kind of sleek pump that finishes a work outfit, there is a Michael Kors shoe for almost every day of your week. Our editors have pulled the styles worth owning across five families, so you can build a rotation rather than chase a single pair.
EditDesigner Watches Worth Buying
Designer watches worth buying sit in a happy middle ground: not throwaway fashion, not a five-figure Swiss commitment. They tell people you've thought about how a watch finishes an outfit, and they hold up to daily wear. This edit pulls together pieces from British and European houses we'd actually fasten on every morning. Some lean dress, some lean sporty, some are pure jewellery for the wrist. Here's what's worth your money and how to pick.
EditThe Best Designer Handbags to Buy in 2026
The designer handbags worth knowing in 2026, pulled together across Michael Kors, Mulberry and Burberry. We cover the everyday leather styles, the British icons people buy once and keep, and the structured bags worth saving for, with a clear view on which to buy first.
EditThe Designer Bags Worth Buying Now
The designer bags worth knowing right now, pulled together across Michael Kors, Mulberry, Burberry, Miu Miu and Alexander McQueen. From everyday leather to the statement shapes, here are the ones worth buying and which to start with.
EditThe Maje Dresses Worth Buying
Maje dresses cover a lot of ground, from the occasion and party styles to the everyday knits and the flowing maxi shapes. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a clear view on which to buy for what.
EditThe Barbour Jackets Worth Buying
Barbour's jackets split into a few clear families, the waxed country classics, the lighter casual cuts and the showerproof styles for everyday wet weather. We pull together the men's and women's jackets worth knowing, with a view on which to reach for first.
EditUGG Styles to Live In This Season
The UGG styles worth knowing this season, from the Classic boots people buy first to the Mini everyone is wearing and the slippers you can wear outdoors. We pull them together with a clear view on sizing and which to buy first.
EditThe Barbour Menswear Worth Buying
Barbour menswear goes well beyond the waxed jacket, from the checked shirts and overshirts to the polos, knits and casual layers. We pull together the everyday pieces worth knowing, with a view on what to buy first.
EditThe Barbour Womenswear Worth Buying
Barbour womenswear runs from the quilted and waxed jackets the brand is known for to the knits, shirts and accessories that go with them. We pull together the pieces worth knowing, with a view on what to buy first.
EditThe Maje Tops Worth Buying
Maje tops carry the Parisian look the brand is known for, from the lace-trimmed blouses to the knits and going-out pieces. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Michael Kors Tops Worth Buying
Michael Kors tops cover the everyday and the dressed-up, from logo tees and tanks to the shirts and blouses you wear to work. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to reach for first.
EditThe Sandro Tops Worth Buying
Sandro tops carry the Parisian look the brand is known for, from the lace-trimmed blouses to the knits and everyday tees. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first. They are the pieces stylists reach for when an outfit needs lifting.
EditThe Barbour Men's Shirts Worth Buying
Barbour men's shirts run from the tartan checks the brand is known for to the plain oxfords and heavier cord styles. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Maje Handbags Worth Buying
Maje handbags carry the Parisian look the brand is known for, from the everyday shoulder and crossbody styles to the mini bags and totes. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a view on which to buy first.
EditThe Maje Jackets Worth Buying
Maje jackets carry the Parisian look the brand is known for, from the tailored blazers to the denim, leather and tweed styles. We pull together the ones worth knowing, with a clear view on which to buy first and where each one fits.