I'm an Editor With High Standards—27 Winter-Ready Luxury Buys That Will Never Lose Their Appeal

As an editor, I’m often looking ahead to the new seasons, but right now I’m completely focused on winter. Give me bundled layers, elegant outerwear and chunky boots any day of the year and I’ll be happy.

Already our wardrobes have been working overtime this season. If your days have been anything like mine, there’s been a mass of gift shopping and planning the festive period interluded by pre-Christmas dinners and cocktail parties to round off the year. And by now, I’ve been able to identify some gaps in my wardrobe that are ready to be filled.

Any time that I add a piece to my wardrobe, be it high-end or high street, the criteria always remains the same. Any new piece has to complement my existing wardrobe to ensure that I’ll make the most of it. I look for timeless details, like a classic silhouette or eternally chic colourway to ensure its longevity. When the cooler months arise, the fabric is even more important, as luxurious cashmere, smooth leathers and refined knits come into their own. With this in mind, I’m taking a moment to look for investment buys that will tick all the boxes and serve my wardrobe this year and for many years to come.

When looking for investment buys, I can while away the hours scrolling through the various brands, but if I want a concise place of the best new-in luxury buys, multi-retailers are the way to go. Of them, Harrods, Net-a-Porter and Harvey Nichols are three that I consistently turn to for an update on the latest designer styles. So I thought I would bring together three of my most reliable designer retailers for you, and sift through the thousands of products to highlight the very best winter buys of each.