You watch a runway show, get immersed in the designer’s POV for the season, but then fail to find anything you’d wear. It happens, and it’s not because the collection is poorly thought-out, but rather, not everything paraded on the runway may be practical for real-world application—or at the very least, for the average man.

Dior Men artistic director Kim Jones recognises the conundrum. Given that the Dior Men clientele ranges from those who are familiar with Jones’ proposals for modern menswear with an elevated sense of masculinity, to those who prefer to dress more understatedly, the assortment of choices is already wide. Well, Jones just made it simpler with a capsule that’s fittingly called New Essentials.

The capsule riffs on the oft-used idea of wardrobe essentials but injected with elements signatureto the house. It’s a tight curation of must-have pieces ranging from tailoring to sportswear, each crafted for a refined look. Knits are made for comfort, trousers cut for maximum practicality, and casual jackets and blazers are sophisticated with clever inclusions of Dior motifs. An all-over Dior Oblique motif, for example, is rendered in a tonal treatment on a jacket and topped with subtle branding at the back. Elsewhere, calculated use of textural elements and precise constructions elevate pieces like a bomber jacket.

Sure, the New Essentials capsule collection is designed to be wearable, but there’s hardly anything basic about any of the pieces.

And if you ever feel adventurous enough to obtain a Dior Men runway piece, a New Essentials piece would most definitely make for easy pairing.