We visited MATCHES FASHION at No. 23, its private-shopping destination situated in a six-floor Marylebone townhouse. Pre-fall is under way. Autumn/winter is trickling in, with earthly delights from the likes of Vetements, Gucci, Chloé, Saint Laurent, as well as hyped new brands Sies Marjan and Attico.

With much to covet, what are our favourites? A pack of hero products from Balenciaga, Erdem, Marni, Stella McCartney and Valentino.

Let's see how they stack up.

Marni flower-drop leather earrings, £330:

Marni is one of our favourite brands for statement earrings. Here, life-size flowers are constructed from pearl, acrylic and leather — making them precious pieces you don’t have to be precious about handling. To be worn with hair tied back and an off-the-shoulder dress.

Balenciaga “All Time” leather ankle boots, £455:

Get ready for all of tomorrow’s parties with these C3PO-tinted boots. From pre-fall 16, the first offering from Demna Gvasalia for the brand, we’ll be styling them with a Vetements sensibility: boxy dresses, streetwear and oversized suiting.

Valentino Skyline-print high-neck tunic dress, £1,585:

Talk about a monumental party dress. We love this piece: a classic Valentino silhouette aggrandised with a mega print. To be worn with sky-scraping heels.

Stella McCartney chevron cat-print long-sleeved top, £520:

Stella McCartney designs clothes that say faux animal, not animal foe. We love this cat-covered top, made extraterrestrial with starship-enterprise-esque chevron vibes at the décolleté.

Erdem Alia exposed-shoulder cady blouse, £840:

You too can be a human bluebell, just put on this Erdem blouse. In an Antoinette shade of blue, it reads ingénue: full of doe-eyed, subtle sensuality. Top trend points for the cold shoulders.

All products featured are available at MATCHESFASHION.COM