Autumn Observations

October is getting underway and, as with every change of season, there are certain matters to attend to. Summer wardrobes must admit defeat, wellingtons are called back into service and umbrellas and felt hats resume their familiar posts by the door. 

These October notes takes stock of the season so far, with a collection of observations, dates worth noting and a glance towards what awaits as the days shorten and winter begins to make itself known.

01. The Autumn Forecast

 

Rain: probable

Umbrella: advisable

Fedora: firmly back in rotation

Daylight: disappearing rapidly

Winter sun: worth seeking

 

Predictions: Expect crisp mornings, fleeting spells of golden sunshine and rain precisely when it was not forecast. The umbrella, naturally, should remain close at hand.

 

02. An Autumn Sky

 

The Hunters Moon, tied directly to the autumnal equinox

Alternative names, Sanguine Moon, Blood Moon, or Travel Moon.

Best viewing dates, 24th to 26th October 2026

Next notable moon: The Beaver Moon, 24th November (classified supermoon this year)

 

03. Word Choice

 

Mizzle

verb [miz-uhl] 

to rain in fine drops; 

noun mist;drizzle

 

 

04. October in the Country

 

In the hedgerows: Sloes, rosehips, haws, hazelnuts and the last of the blackberries.

In the field: Pheasant, partridge and grouse season. The sporting calendar is getting underway.

Sports: The summer whites have been put away. October belongs to rugby grounds, racecourses and days in the field.

Turning: Oak, beech, horse chestnut and birch exchange their summer greens for the colours of autumn.

Holding firm: Holly, yew, Scots pine and juniper remain resolutely green.

Underfoot: Conkers, fallen leaves and an increasing quantity of mud.

Required: Wellington boots, a waxed jacket, a slim cap or fedora and an umbrella.

 

05. Seasonal Effects

 

By October, one’s pockets have a habit of collecting the season.

A lucky leaf. A particularly fine conker. An acorn or two. A feather found on a country walk. A smooth stone saved for the perfect skimming opportunity.

Add to this a teabag (as one never knows). A length of cut fishing line. A cork from a bottle long since enjoyed. Some loose change. A single glove, its companion long gone, and the autumn inventory is more or less complete.

 

06. The Clocks go Back

 

25th October | The clocks change

Spend the extra hour wisely.

 

21st December | Winter solstice

Ensure your firewood is prepped and your brandy is stocked

 

07. An Ode to Warmer Days

As October wears on, winter sun, or the distinct lack of it, begins to occupy the mind. It pays to plan ahead, and so our gaze turns west to California, where blue skies linger a little longer and the changing seasons are altogether less insistent.

It is here that we look for our next chapter. The California Collection takes its cue from warmer shores, with the Poolside Duffle offering the first glimpse of what is to come.

Available for pre order in pink and yellow.