Markus Lupfer Skull crew knit @ my-wardrobe.com

Standout for all the right reasons with this Markus Lupfer jumper from online luxury retailer, my-wardrobe.com.

Pair with dark chinos and some hard wearing boots for a perfect winter outfit.

Marshall Artist check padded gilet from ASOS

Keep warm without the burden of a heavy winter coat with this Marshall Artist check padded gilet from ASOS.

Constructed in a wool blend with a padded insulation, this winter essential will keep your nagging mother happy whilst looking super stylish.

Welcome to Discovery Expedition

Inspired by Discovery Channel and real world adventure, DX is exclusively available online at discoveryexpedition.com

Combining innovative technology with the excellence of Italian design, Discovery Expedition have created a stylish, long-lasting and durable collection of garments perfect for the 21st century gent.

Consisting of jackets, knitwear, sweatshirts and t-shirts, through to slim fit shirts and trousers, the brand creates the perfect balance between aesthetic and performance.

With the winter cold obviously in mind, the collection is ideal for keeping warm this A/W.

The Modern Man Christmas list #1

1. Michael Kors MK5315 Rose gold watch £199| 2. WeSC Banjo headphones £60| 3. Gant anchor socks £12| 4. ASOS James backpack £32| All available at ASOS.com

Make Christmas a little less stressful this year with this specially edited selection of the best gifts around.

From accessories to the latest tech, The Modern Man Christmas list will provide you with a bunch of ideas for the festive season.

For the first instalment of this seasonal post, feast your eyes on these four gifts from ASOS. They won't disappoint.

Original Penguin at Urban Outfitters

Three of the new collection at Urban Outfitters

With more brilliant brands than most, you wouldn't think they'd have room for much more. Yet high street retailer, Urban Outfitters, has teamed up with Original Penguin to create a series of 12 archive pieces.

Remixed to emulate the feel and spirit of collegiate Americana, these winter essentials are perfect to combat the cold.

Layer with your other A/W essentials for a great seasonal outfit.

Franklin & Marshall winter knitwear

Available at Franklin & Marshall

Wrap up warm and look fiercely stylish with the great new range of winter knits from Franklin & Marshall.

Using the finest quality Italian wools, and a pinch of Franklin & Marshall brilliance, the brand have launched its exclusive line of luxury knits for the AW11 season.

Pair with some slit fit chinos and hiking boots, and you will have the perfect outfit to tackle the brash  coldness of winter.

Farah AW11

Visit Farah

Following the triumph of the 1920 Anniversary collection, menswear brand, FARAH, have introduced a permanent range of 1920 inspired pieces to its seasonal collection.

Launched for autumn/winter, this capsule collection takes its styling tips from the original heritage of the brand, whilst intertwining more of a mature twist.

Designed with the cold in mind, the range consists of the perfect materials to keep you snug this winter!

Ideal for layering, mix and match pieces for a super stylish look.

Green Nixon Unit watch

Add a splash of colour to your winter wardrobe with this Nixon Unit watch from Aphrodite.

Smart, fun and simple, this colourful accessory will help make this years winter a little brighter:

Also available in white at Aphrodite

Gucci hiking boots from matchesfashion

Hiking boots are big this winter, and not many come better than this quilted leather pair from Gucci. With the iconic green and red on the laces, and a white vibram sole, these sturdy boots from matchesfashion will bring a pinch of heavy-duty flamboyance to your contemporary shoe collection:

Available at matchesfashion

Winter layering with AllSaints

AllSaints has a great range of knitwear perfect for layering. Top left to right: Kellin crew £115| Abre hoodie £80| Breckon cardigan £135| Bottom left to right: Wreck open cardigan £90| Signal funnel £95| All by AllSaints

Now winter is upon us, it's vital we're prepared for the worst! Wrap up, and keep warm in the most practical and stylish way this season - layering.

By pairing two or maybe even three tops, you can create a warm yet super fashionable look. Luckily, the guys at AllSaints are on the ball, and have a brilliant collection of knitwear which will do the job perfectly.

See below two great outfits to see you right through the winter season:

1. Kellin crew £115| 2. Ballast jacket £150| 3. Dash shoe £120| 4. Ballast piper trouser £75| All by AllSaints.

Look One: This look is perfect for those cosy winter trips to the pub. Smart enough to not feel under-dressed, yet not too over the top. Pick a crisp white oxford shirt for that extra layer. Tip: Pull up the collar on the blazer for a more relaxed look.

1. Rifle cigarette jeans £75| 2. Corduane shirt £85| 3. Breckon cardigan £135| 4. Alpine boot £145| All by AllSaints.

Look Two: This versatile look is far more casual, and can be worn pretty much anywhere. The Modern Man recommends using it as your everyday outfit for trips around the city. For that extra layer? A plain white t-shirt would fit niceley under the Corduane shirt. Tip: Buy a pair of shearling socks, and tuck your jeans into them.

Versace for H&M

Dominated by colour, print, and cut, Versace's collection for high street brand H&M brings some Versace classics to a whole new audience. Centred on sharp tailoring, the menswear range is a fantastically modern collection, perfect for the 21st century gentleman.

Collections will be available in around 300 stores worldwide, as well as online, from November 17.

Polo Ralph Lauren socks

Brighten up your winter with these brightly coloured Ralph Lauren socks from matchesfashion. Pair with rolled up chinos and smart brogues for a great A/W look. And, with Christmas just around the corner, this handy pack of three could make the perfect festive gift:

Available at matchesfashion.

The Randall Boot from AllSaints

If there was only one shoe The Modern Man could buy this season, it would be these brilliant Randall boots from AllSaints.

In a charming authentic, vintage look, these boots are ideal for autumn/winter. Pair with dark jeans/cords/chinos, and a warm chunky knit, and you will have yourself the perfect outfit to combat the cold.

Randall Boot - Available at AllSaints

Barbour & Grenson for Aphrodite

Two classic British brands, Barbour and Grenson, have joined forces to create a fantastic collection for Sunderland based store, Aphrodite.

Mixing Barbour's exquisite workwear with Grenson's boots and shoes, the 2011 autumn/winter collection is footwear at its very finest.

Steve Buck, Managing Director of Barbour, said: "The footwear we have developed together is of the highest quality, incorporating elements of our signature style into beautifully crafted boots and brogues."

Available to buy at Aphrodite now.

1205 Blazers at LN-CC

Left to right: 1205 Harris tweed blazer| 1205 wool-blend knitted jacket.

Stay warm, but remain dapper with these brilliant 1205 blazers at LN-CC. Featuring thick wool and tweed trims, these perfectly crafted jackets are ideal for the upcoming winter months. Dress up with a thick pair of trousers, or down at the weekends with a dark pair of jeans.

Essentials: Five key items you NEED this A/W

As the summer draws to a disappointing end, you may struggle to find something to smile about. However, not all is doom and gloom. The beginning of a new season means one thing, a new wardrobe!

So pack away your beloved summer essentials, and start preparing for life amongst the wind and the rain.

To help you tackle the miserable months ahead, The Modern Man has prepared a list of FIVE essentials which should see you safely through the autumn/winter season.

Item 1 - Fair Isle

Left to right: Topman brown reindeer yoke jumper £40| Exclusive YMC fair isle knit @ my-wardrobe £150| AllSaints Yorvik crew £75|

Once the unwanted Christmas gift given to you by your aggravating great Aunt, the Fair Isle jumper is now officially 'cool'.

This season, the homespun knitwear should be the very first on your A/W checklist. Its greatest feature? Versatility. Pair with almost anything and it won't look out of place.

The Modern Man recommends pairing with a dark shaded pair of chinos and loafers, whilst wearing solo or under a tweed jacket or quilted gilet.

Item 2 - The Snood

Left to right: Topman grey jersey grid snood £12| River Island brown oversized snood £17| Topman burgundy gauze snood £14|

After making a rather stylish arrival last year, it seems the snood is sticking around. Again, like the fair isle knit, the snood is extremely versatile. Pair with tailoring (a snood leaves no bulky knots or lumps) or with your everyday outfit to add that extra special touch.

There are so many patterns out there, but The Modern Man recommends playing it safe and sticking with a stylish plain snood. This way, you can rock your new neck wear with pretty much anything!

Item 3 - Quilting

Left to right: J.Crew padded gilet @ Mr Porter £130| Topman red jersey quilted gilet £42| AllSaints mountain gilet £185|

From jackets to gilets, quilting is a must this A/W. It's EVERYWHERE, and is the perfect winter item to chuck on over the top of another of your season purchases.

The Modern Man recommends pairing with your new fair isle knit!

Item 4 - The Trench Coat

Left to right: Burberry London double-breasted trench coat @ Mr Porter £650| Topman funnel neck trench coat £75| Burberry London packaway trench coat @ Mr Porter £495|

A quintessentially English piece, the trench coat is timeless, and perfect for this A/W season. Add this stylish coat to your wardrobe, and be prepared for whatever the weather has in store.

Pair with tailoring or casual attire, as with neither will it look out of place. Its added bonus? It has a reluctance to go out of fashion, so buy a trench coat and wear it for the next five to ten years!

Item 5 - Shearling (sheepskin)

Left to right: River Island grey leather flight jacket £130| Topman khaki borg lined hooded parka £90| Topman black borg lined aviator jacket £70|

Now last, but by no means least, is shearling. The warm A/W piece has always been a huge hit on the catwalks, but this year is taking the shops by storm. Not only will it keep you warm on the chilliest of evenings, a shearling coat will give you a super stylish look. Pair with shearling accessories, such as socks, to finish the look off.

Don't forget, the best thing about these essentials, is that most of them can be worn together!

Human Made at Oki-ni

A reflection of all things vintage, Human Made is the genius creation from Bathing Ape founder and all-round aesthete, Nigo.

Merging an authentic and faithful admiration of heritage, with a typically-BAPE style playfulness, the collections mixes past and present, and creates a magnificent range of clothing.

Standout from the norm, and shop this brilliant collection at Oki-ni now.

Footwear for A/W 11

1. Grenson black brogued fred vibram boots @ my-wardrobe| 2. J.Crew shearling-lined suede macalister boots @ Mr Porter| 3. Diemme roccia vet suede boots @ Mr Porter| 4. AllSaints trap shoe|  

Footwear is, and always has been an integral part of any mans wardrobe. So, you will be pleased to know that this season there is so much out there for you to choose from. Whether its heritage brogues, sturdy hiking boots, or a trusty pair of desert boots, this A/W the options are endless.

Above, The Modern Man has rounded up some of the best from across the web.

Dr. Martens and British Millerain Co. Ltd for A/W 11

Great news... This A/W, you spruce gentleman of the world are being treated to a great range of footwear, clothing, and accessories, courtesy of airwair specialist Dr. Martens.

Alongside The British Millerain Co. Ltd, the brand has come up with a brilliant collection of autumn/winter must haves.

Footwear

The Windsor collection shown here, blends Chera Wax canvas with premium quality leather welts and casual styling. Made up of an 8-eye boot, chukka boot, and 3-eye shoe, the range is the perfect footwear for the upcoming chilly months.

Clothing and accessories

Not one known for its clothing, you might have raised an eyebrow when you heard, but this collection is anything but amateur. Lined with contrasting brushed cotton tartan, the unisex scooter mac, top, is the perfect winter companion.

Not stopping at clothing, Dr. Martens has also created a super stylish Bowling Grip bag. A favourite amongst the 80s mods, the bag, above, is the ideal A/W accessory.

E. Tautz A/W 11

Be smart and standout with this year's A/W collection by the effortlessly stylish E. Tautz.

Originally founded in 1867, by tailor, Edward Tautz, the brand once specialized in the 'hunting-field and military men', and was particularly known for their infamous breeches.

Since, the brand has had a ready-to-wear revival, and become somewhat pivotal to the world of menswear.

Now, in autumn/winter 2011, they have come up with one of the best collections of the season. With splashes of bright colours to brighten up the dullest of months, the collection offers everything you need to get it right this fall.

Shop the collection now, and be envied by all eyes this A/W.