Perfect for when you need an extra layer, cardigans are summer’s answer to knitwear. Look for lightweight wool and cotton blends, and simple block colour styles – you’ll get extra points for shawl collars. Throw over white tees and chinos for a preppy seasonal look.

From pale pinks to faded blues, the perfect t-shirt doesn't have to be white. Here are some of the best plains out there now and a few tips on what to wear them with.

Who wouldn’t like a wardrobe full of Loro Piana? If the Italian maestro’s price point is a little prohibitive, stick Aurélien on your radar. Pitching itself as ‘smart luxury’, the Dutch brand was once a driving shoe specialist, but is now a destination for polished, preppy pieces. Here’s everything you need to know…

Shorts are a summer essential you need to get right. We’ve rounded up the best out there now – and, before you dive in, the crucial dos and don’ts for wearing them well.

They used to be reserved for skaters and musicians, but the mass appeal of Converse has seen them become a staple of off-duty wardrobes everywhere. Timeless and cool, these washed-black hi-tops could soon be your most reached-for shoe. Here are five ways to wear them...

Looking cool off-duty doesn’t have to cost a fortune. From elevating a sweatshirt to styling denim shirts, here are four weekend outfit ideas for under £150...

These days trainers can cut a dash anywhere from the office to date night – just keep them clean, fuss-free and box-fresh white. Here are the best on the market right now...

Working (out) from home doesn’t mean you have to let your standards slip. Whether you’re doing gym classes in the kitchen or heading somewhere private outdoors, Nike has everything you need to train properly. From stylish sweats to useful fitness gadgets, this is what we have our eye on now.

Cardigan is a small Welsh town of 4,000. For over three decades, a factory that employed 400 locals produced 35,000 pairs of jeans a week. Then one day the factory closed. In 2012, David and Clare Hieatt started Hiut Denim and got the town making jeans again. Here, David talks us through those early days and explains why every brand needs a great story…

Spring is the season of renewal. If you’re ready to overhaul your wardrobe of essentials, Polo Ralph Lauren is a great place to start. The luxury label has a wide selection of menswear classics – choose yours well and they will see you through to summer. Here are the pieces to look out for, including lightweight jackets, linen shirts and twill overshirts in greys and neutrals that can freshen up any spring ensemble…

These days style shouldn't have to come at a cost. As more of us try to do better when it comes to sustainability, a new breed of cool, eco-friendly menswear brands is making it easier to build a wardrobe of ethical clothing. Here, SLMan looks at the particular issues the fashion industry faces and introduces the players who are doing something about them.

As a fundamental element of any wardrobe, jeans are not a purchase to be taken lightly. But you can make it easy for yourself: think of Topman as your one-stop shop for stylish and well-priced denim in a range of different washes and fits. From slim legs to standard cuts, here are the styles to buy now…