Zimmerman has a knack for placing knockout seasonal pieces on its shelves, and autumn/winter 2014 is no exception. Soft yet sophisticated, Zimmermann’s The Ringmaster collection is rich in colour and mood, with a playful nature peeking out behind the warm palettes and feminine ruffles. Partial to a playful print and warm palette, Gorman’s latest offerings make layering easy with the printed Desert Days Dress, a perfect partner to the mustard Hold The Phone Coat, while the label’s cable socks poke out the top of the Midnight Hour Heel in black or rust.

Gentlemen can find warm threads at Wintergarden’s Ben Sherman store, with preppy college-style looks a firm winter staple. Ben Sherman’s warmer autumnal colours and cosy pieces such as cable-knit jumpers reference the winter collection’s English heritage, while playful chequered shirts serve as an eye-catching garment underneath. To help keep toes toasty in winter, gents can slip their feet into a pair of Bresciani socks from The Cloakroom. In a range of subdued blues and browns, as well as attention-grabbing brights, Bresciani socks are made from fine natural yarns woven by Italian mills and linked by hand.

Helping to revamp winter wardrobes, Brisbane City is giving away two $1,000 shopping sprees. For more details about the competition visit the Brisbane City Facebook page.