London-based model Bola Odusina combines classic tailoring with streetwear to create an individual look. SLMan caught up with him to find out the influences and rules that inform his enviable style…

At SLMan, we consider a striped t-shirt an essential. Easy to wear in summer and winter alike, pair one with shorts and espadrilles now, then layer under an open denim shirt or cardigan in cooler months. From classic navy-and-whites to brighter styles, here are the best striped tees out there…

A century after his great-grandfather established Vertex Watches, Don Cochrane breathed new life into an old name. He spoke to SLMan about Vertex’s remarkable history, its handsome new launch and exactly why military watches have such an enduring appeal…

Emma Willis started making shirts in 1989. Then she opened a shop in Jermyn Street and now has a factory in Gloucester that produces luxury men’s shirts using traditional English techniques. Here, she explains what makes a great shirt and how to buy the right one for you.

Classic, comfortable and versatile, a great sweatshirt is a wardrobe essential. Stick to a palette of blues and greys for a capsule look or have some fun – choose a pastel tone or opt for one with a slogan. Here are some of favourites available now.

Packing tends to be a last-minute nuisance – and nine times out of ten you’ll forget something. If you’re staycationing this summer, here’s a packing check list to take the pain away. From shorts and sweatshirts to trunks and gilets, these are the items you shouldn’t go away without.

Maybe you’ve heard of Sézane from your other half – it’s a French womenswear label with a cult following for a good reason. Octobre Editions is its brother label that creates similarly cool, relaxed essentials to help you capture that nonchalant French look.

Our emergence from lockdown might be turning into a stop-start affair, but there are some things that have already got the green light for this month. From a vintage-style digital camera to something that will change your car journeys forever, here’s SLMan’s roundup of the hottest new things to check out in August…

These days no self-respecting male would be seen heading to the Med without a towelling polo shirt or two. They’re bestsellers at the likes of Orlebar Brown and Blue Mint, and we’ve put together our favourites below…

Whether it's a few days away in the UK or somewhere further afield, a stylish weekend bag is a must-have. Covering preppy canvas styles to sleek all-leather numbers, here’s the SLMan edit of the best on the market…

When he launched Mr Start in east London more than a decade ago, Philip Start put a modern spin on tailoring. Whether you’re looking for made to measure or ready to wear, his Shoreditch shop has become a destination for discerning men in search of sharp suiting. Here, he tells SLMan what he’s learnt from a distinguished life in style…

Don’t let your nightwear let the side down. Stylish gents opt for a silk or cotton dressing gown in warmer weather. Look for stripes, polka dots or even paisley. If the lapels are piped, you’re really ticking all the boxes. From M&S to Derek Rose, there’s something for every price point in our edit below.