J. Crew’s strong American heritage and high-quality collections mixed with the timely return of preppy fashion makes it a brand worth investing in right now. Here, we've selected some of the most stylish pieces to bring your summer wardrobe up to date.

You know the hoodie. You love the hoodie. But, along with the comfort and warmth, wouldn’t you also like the hoodie to meet your new thresholds of panache and quality? That’s why we’ve whipped up this list of the most stylish examples you can buy now…

Co-ords are now a menswear mainstay. Never before have so many brands offered so many of them, meaning there's opportunity and jeopardy in equal measure. Here are three ways to get them right this season…

We hit up some stylish men for the brands they’re rating right now. From low-key purveyors of Scandi essentials to the new Americana specialist to know, here’s what they gave us…

Just like the fruit, Mango is at its best in summer. This year, the high-street label has linens for the warmest days, safari jackets and knitwear for cooler evenings, and refined eveningwear for weddings. Here’s our pick of the crop…

Curious about vintage menswear but don’t know where to start? Eddie Wailes – photographer, stylist and vintage curator – is your perfect guide. As well as answering all our questions, he’s pulled together some of his favourite pieces out there right now…

The focus of the seven brands featured here is basics, but their execution is exceptional. They have achieved greatness with every foundational piece from the boxer to the white tee. Load up from one of them and you will soon find life getting a bit more comfortable…

Zara has a history of transforming runway trends into wearable pieces at affordable prices – and this coming season is no exception. From safari jackets and boat shoes to strong denim and classic white tees, this edit has something for everyone...

It’s the time of the year when your weather app becomes your greatest source of outfit inspiration. And because it’s going to get things wrong occasionally, you need to be adaptable – which means layers. To inspire you, we’re showcasing four masterful examples of spring layering you could easily borrow from…

A bespoke suit can be a foundational piece in a life well lived. Accompanying you through the years, it connects you to the rich traditions of its makers while underpinning your personal style. All of that comes at a price, of course – so, to help you find your pitch-perfect whistle, we went down to Savile Row to ask four of tailoring’s finest for everything you should know before going bespoke…

Warm but not bulky, sturdy but not overspec’d, the barn jacket is an understated classic that’s only now getting the attention it deserves. Splay the corduroy collar on one of these, thrust your hands deep into its patch pockets, and behold – you are now cutting the dash of an American outdoorsman as you go about your springtime business.

From neat home accessories and cutting-edge gadgets to cool garb and the latest grooming products, here’s what we’ve got our eye on...