The best way to step into the C-suite while also looking pretty sweet? An elevated gilet. What Tom got wrong in Succession is both scale and material. When the slopes you’re trying to scale are financial indicators, bulky ski gear is out of its element. Instead, try leather-trimmed suede, cashmere or, at a push, a pared-back quilted shell that says next level, not Courchevel. Think of it as a modern-day waistcoat and style it accordingly – over a shirt, tee or turtleneck, under a blazer or suit jacket. Here, Brunello Cucinelli, Canali, ZEGNA, TOM FORD and Loro Piana are among the names to know.

If you want to be ready for changeable climatic conditions, but also need your arms free for imitating bird calls, a rugged vest might be for you. Typically packing an insulating down filling, this will have your back. And also your front. Look for padded pieces that will easily layer up and/or pack down. Plus, pockets – because you’re a man who has things to put in them. A funnel-necked gilet in a sumptuous suede would be a nice thing to have on a leisurely hike, for sure. It wouldn’t be out of place in the country pub at the end of the footpath, either.

You want to invest in time-honoured traditions (in which case, may we point you towards our Consciously Crafted collections) – but show you’re ahead of the curve, too. Good news: a new generation of designers has stepped up to offer natty garms that are fashion-forward, but put age-old techniques first. Brands such as Story Mfg., Kartik Research and KAPITAL bring artisanal skills to the forefront, producing singular pieces that really stand out. Wearing your heart on your sleeve, if you had one.

Scenes at White Hart Lane in May 2014 as the then-Tottenham Hotspur FC head coach Tim Sherwood threw his signature club-branded gilet into the crowd after what turned out to be his last game in charge. Wedded to a 4-4-2 formation, Sherwood was never noted for innovation in terms of management, hence his tongue-in-cheek nickname, “Tactics Tim”. In hindsight, though, he was ahead of the game, sartorially speaking. OK, perhaps not much use on a football pitch. However, those taking part in a range of other sports – think cycling, golf, even fishing – could make use of this adaptable item. An extra layer to help ease into a cold start.

The first rule of this sub-culture of gilet wearer is that the word “cool” isn’t cool. Even “wavey garms” sounds like something their grandad would say (when Gen Z writes the marketing script). Nevertheless, within fashion circles, the vest is a vibe. That could mean a directional piece of drip, blown out of proportion. Or a colourful, cutting-edge collaboration. It could even be a technical vest set to stealth mode to counterbalance the rest of an outlandish get-up or juxtaposed against more traditional dress. OK, maybe Tom Wambsgans was right about the Moncler all along…