SEASON REFRESH: MODERN HERITAGE
31 August 2026Season Refresh is the blueprint to dressing well as we move into autumn
At some point, summer has to come to an end for normal life to start again. After crazy temperatures, a serious lack of rain, and weeks of wondering why we don’t have air con, there’s a fair few of us ready to welcome autumn with open arms.
Our Season Refresh series exists as a blueprint for dressing through the season transition. Over the coming weeks, we’re covering the major style movements that END. buyers have seen guiding the latest collections across menswear and womenswear. They’re a solid framework when it comes to building out the new rotation.
Last week, we covered denim which has always been at the core of the transitional wardrobe. New washes and proportions have reinvented the category for the new season, though. This week, we dive into something more conceptual: Modern Heritage. Scan our latest collections across menswear and womenswear, and you’ll see traditional military influences woven into modern utility time and time again. Not only is this a burgeoning trend for the foreseeable, it’s ideal for the season transition. The pieces that fall into this category are wildly versatile when it comes to styling the time-tested styles as well as being solid in unpredictable weather.
The knitted polo is a failproof option. Walking the boundary between casual and formal, it’s a key styling piece in the wardrobe and this cashmere-blend number from Róhe modernises the style with a relaxed fit and warm pastel finish.
Hailing from Copenhagen, Samsøe Samsøe naturally knows how to balance weather-ready utility with heritage quality. The Samaj High Boots have a treaded rubber outsole contrasting with the classic leather upper. Form guided by function. Heritage updated.
Rugby shirts have a pretty straightforward lineage. Typically British and easy to subvert, they’re a cheat code when it comes to modern styling. Layer this striped iteration from Damson Madder to add a pop of print to looks while staying comfy thanks to the pure cotton build.
Carhartt WIP always looks backwards to craft its collections. Whether it’s retro workwear or Americana, the brand’s pieces always have old-school backing. The Manderson Jacket has distinctive military roots with a range of big patch pockets across the chest and arm. Updated with a boxy fit, it’s a dream for layering and avoids feeling too nostalgic.
Reversible jackets are hard not to love. Maison Margiela gives you a toned-down khaki option or a textured checked side here. Oversized proportions and a close eye for detail make this vintage-leaning design feel perfectly in line with contemporary styling and easy to throw on over basically anything in your wardrobe.
