Once the preserve of weekend warriors in faded club T-shirts and old marathon bibs, running has evolved into a pursuit of precision, both in motion and in style. The modern runner chooses kit as carefully as his route, dressing with intention, whether chasing a sunrise tempo or strolling to a post-run espresso.

Some seasons demand a full reset, others just ask for a little fine-tuning, as is the case for transitioning from autumn to winter, when function (read: staying warm) begins to take centre stage. Here, we’ve rounded up three things we’re looking forward to trying out this season. They look good, but they’ll work even better once the cold sets in.

Our winter wardrobes are – both in practice and perception – strategically layered. But while adding knitwear and heavier stuff to your rotation can be a pretty straight-forward task, switching up your accessories for the season can take some trial and error. Sunglasses, you won’t need as much. Scarves, hats, gloves, yes. But it’s jewellery, more than anything, that has the power to add that oomph to your look without overwhelming it.

The caramel hue of the stone. That’s the first thing you notice as you climb the cobbled hill to the 14th-century castle that is now the heart and home of Brunello Cucinelli. In Italian masonry it’s referred to as filaretto, a local rock that, when drenched in sunlight, encloses the town of Solomeo and its inhabitants with a distinctive warmth and glow.

Once the preserve of weekend warriors in faded club T-shirts and old marathon bibs, running has evolved into a pursuit of precision, both in motion and in style. The modern runner chooses kit as carefully as his route, dressing with intention, whether chasing a sunrise tempo or strolling to a post-run espresso.

Some seasons demand a full reset, others just ask for a little fine-tuning, as is the case for transitioning from autumn to winter, when function (read: staying warm) begins to take centre stage. Here, we’ve rounded up three things we’re looking forward to trying out this season. They look good, but they’ll work even better once the cold sets in.