Season's heroes: items that define autumn/winter 2014 – in pictures

Hermès Hermessence The newest fragrance from house nose Jean-Claude Ellena has an elevated inspiration – a passage from Jean le Bleu, Jean Giono’s autobiographical novel, describing a cobbler’s workshop: this is the smell of angels shoes. Cuir d’Ange Hermessence, £166, leather sleeve £215, hermes.com. Photograph: Louisa Parry for the Guardian

St Ives bag Designer Christopher Bailey wears his arty heart on his sleeve. This duffle-shaped piece was inspired by St Ives artists Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood. A stately holdall, it deserves to be taken on a jaunt somewhere high-minded. Not for a dirty commute. St Ives bag, £2,495, burberry.com. Photograph: Louisa Parry for the Guardian

Marc by Marc trainer Now in the hands of Brit pair Luella Bartley and Katie Hillier, the Marc by Marc Jacobs label has regained serious momentum. These upbeat trainers come with a stomp that encapsulates the brand. Ninja trainer, £350, Marc by Marc Jacobs (020 7408 7050). Photograph: Louisa Parry for the Guardian

Louis Vuitton earring This season, ears are for saying something. Wearing a single massive earring says you got the memo from Nicolas Ghesquière’s debut show for Vuitton. A note of caution: one is perfect, two means your ears have said too much. Essential V earring, £510, louisvuitton.com. Photograph: Louisa Parry for the Guardian

Emporio Armani pumps Every stylish woman’s wardrobe should include a pair of flat, pointed pumps – but that gets us dangerously close to dullsville. Enter Emporio’s pearl-encrusted points. Calm enough in shape to be sensible, but arch enough to add style. Pearl pumps, £630, armani.com. Photograph: Louisa Parry for the Guardian