In 2015, we committed to creating a single permanent collection. Each garment, vetted based on aesthetic longevity, material integrity, durability and usefulness. The result, is limited range of garments you can rely on year in, and year out. We invite you to explore them - and to review your own wardrobe - through the lens of functionality to build a wardrobe that works for you. What functions do your garments need to serve, which seasons do you need to cover, which colors work for you and what types of outfits are you looking to build.

INTENSITY VS FREQUENCY OF USE

A capsule wardrobe is a wardrobe consisting of fewer but harder-working garments. Each piece has a clear purpose and is used as frequently and intensely as possible, maximising garment usage and value while helping you to dress smarter, with fewer items.

To build a capsule wardrobe, consider your garments based on two factors. Their "Intensity" of use - undergarments vs. outer layers - and "Frequency" of use - core items vs. more occasional pieces.

First, think of how you build your outfit any given day - from undergarments to outer layers. The more intimate a garment, the more intensely it will be used and the more of it you'll need. Then, consider how frequently you'll use a garment - everyday, regularly or only on specific occasions or shorter periods of time. The less frequently you use a garment type the fewer - and the less variety - of that type of garment you'll need.

A DOZEN LINEN SHIRTS BUT JUST ONE COAT?

Putting these considerations into practice, you might end up with a surprisingly different ideal wardrobe vs. your current wardrobe. For instance, you might wear linen shirts only during summer (infrequently), but in summer you wear them all day, every day (intensely) - maybe you need quite a few of them. On the other hand, you might use an overshirt daily (frequently), but don't wear it all-day (less intensely) so you'll probably make do with just one or two options. Lastly, a wool coat might be worn both infrequently (only the coldest days) and less intensely (only for the commute), so you might not need more than one of those.

The matrix is illustrative, and meant to help you determine what you need in your wardrobe, and what you don't, so you. can spend your precious time and energy on other things than thinking about what to wear.