Since 1949, when French luxury good house Hermès started manufacturing men's cravats and ties, it has become a by-word for the smartest, most tasteful men's accessories. This autumn/winter 2012 Hermès is excited about its men's ties all over again and has produced a film that shows how company employees and friends of the label knot their ties. Antoine de Caunes, who appeared in cult TV show Eurotrash with Jean Paul Gaultier, stars among the many faces who demonstrate their personal tie techniques. If ever you needed proof that everyone looks good in Hermès, this is it. From tiny horses printed to look like latticework or little birds transformed into checks, to classic stripes and horsebit motifs, there really is something for everyone. From £135, hermes.com

Gap's autumn/winter 2012 campaign, called Shine, features an eclectic mix of musicians and dancers wearing Gap's Icon Redefined collection. The cast includes American pop duo Karmin, professional "jookin" dancer Lil' Buck, Chinese-born San Francisco ballet dancer Yuan Yuan Tan and singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm. Each cast member was photographed while performing their particular forte. Perhaps the most interesting performance to watch is that of Lil' Buck doing, what is called, "jookin" - nope, we had no idea either. Jookin, as it turns out, is a form of urban dance that originated in Memphis in the '90s. It is also known as "gangsta walking," or "G-walk," and looks a bit like breakdancing, but scan this story to watch Lil' Buck in action and see for yourself. Seth Farbman, Gap's global chief marketing officer, said that "with Shine, we continue Gap's tradition of introducing emerging artists and musicians that inspire people creatively to make their mark on the world. It's this kind of energy and passion for individual style that we are infusing into our clothes today." Prices start from £12.95. Available in Gap stores and at gap.com

In time for cooler temperatures and longer nights, Tom Ford's new men's fragrance, Noir, is launching this fall. Noir is a masculine oriental, which the designer describes as "extremely rich and very refined." Befitting its name, the scent is a shadowy textured scent with the deep resinous hum of an oriental. Although the top notes start with a quick burst of citrus, bergamot and verbena, the sparkle is short lived and rapidly segues into a spicy floral heart of black pepper, nutmeg and Rose Bulgaria.

Then sexy scents of leather, civet, amber and patchouli roll in. Describing the progression of the scent, Ford says "It is elegant and seductive at once, and it reveals itself in layers. I like fragrances that unfold from simple to complex: the more you succumb to them, the more you discover." Inspired by "the duality of a man's public persona and private nature," the Texan designer says Noir is perhaps his "most personal fragrance yet." And, explaining his personal affinity for oriental fragrances, he says: "I love the mood of masculine richness they evoke. Orientals make me picture dark wood dressing rooms, filled with luxurious fabrics and decanters of Cognac - a sensual world into which a man can escape." Available from October 1st for £60 at Harrods and Selfridges.