Fashion forward; It's all change on the fashion front with autumn/winter 2009 menswear collections bursting onto the high street. Francesca Craggs picks five key looks.

CLASSIC is the buzzword for menswear this autumn/winter, with pieces you'll treasure for years to come.

This year's offerings are more masculine and wearable than ever, with sharp suits, heavy knits, and the colour black dominating collections. Some trends, namely military and heavy overcoats, and statements knits, we've seen in recent years.

However there are some new kids on the block. Heavy brown brogues have marched their way back from the 1940s and into the shops for 2009. And they don't have to be worn with suits. Team with anything from jeans to chinos.

The colour green is one to watch and takes on a number of guises - from green suede brogues at Paul Smith, pea coats at Hermes, to velvet suits at Burberry. Wearing like colours, ie: the same colour tie and shirt, on like is a trend that hasn't been seen since the 1990s, and won't appeal to all. Another look that demands an acquired taste is velvet, which appeared on everything from suit jackets to shoes.

BROWN BROGUES

There's nothing more classic than a pair of brown brogues. Wear with everything from a sharp suit to slim jeans. Jai heavy brogue, pounds 150, from French Connection.

THREE PIECE SUIT

Quintessentially British, the three-piece suit can be mixed and matched for a quirkier take on the look. This grey/blue striped version by Gieves & Hawkes costs pounds 995 www.gievesandhawkes.com

STATEMENT KNITS

Versatile and warm, chunky knits were all over the catwalk this season. The Dazzle shawl jumper costs pounds 36.99 from River Island

GREEN

Despite black being huge again this season, green is giving a brighter take on autumn/winter collections. Green tweed blazer with moleskin trim, pounds 230, by New & Lingwood, Green v-neck jumper, pounds 99, by Polo Ralph Lauren, both at House of Fraser.

MILITARY

This trend is never far away, and has re-emerged for autumn/winter 2009. Keep warm while looking stylish in this navy wool military double breasted coat, pounds 99, from Burton.