MATCHESFASHION has dropped its latest collection of sweats at exactly the right time for you to add some athleisure to your new-look everyday wardrobe. Brands like Sunspel and Raey have spent years perfecting the balance of form and function. From super-soft hoodies to cashmere pullovers and organic cotton tees, these new pieces are as comfortable as they are covetable...

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.

Like DIY tasks and changing banks, proper shoe cleaning is one of those jobs you never quite got round to – until now. We asked the experts at Atlantic Folk how they do it. From the differences between leather and suede to the best products for stain removal, here’s everything you need to know.

In an era of casual dress codes, it’s all too easy to get sloppy. Mats Klingberg knows the power of dressing properly – Trunk Clothiers, his Marylebone menswear shop, caters for men who like to do exactly that. Here are his six style rules for looking good…

A breton tee hits the sweet spot between stylish and louche. It makes more of a splash than white or grey alternatives, but is similarly comfortable and versatile. Fit is key: oversized can look childish; too fitted and it verges on feminine. Here are the styles catching our eye – and three ways to achieve them.

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…

Covering on-trend bomber jackets and textured overshirts, Zara has everything you need for an affordable wardrobe update. From crisp white shirts to cool trench coats, here are SLMan’s favourite pieces right now…

If large crowds, strip lighting and messy rails still stop you from heading out for an afternoon of shopping, then you’re not going to the right places. Across London, independent stores have been quietly raising the bar on what you should expect. From historic Jermyn Street to the modern style hub of Lamb’s Conduit Street, here are the menswear retailers that guarantee a first-class in-store experience.

A technical coat can weatherproof your outfit like nothing else. Once the preserve of outdoor specialists who made no concession to style, high-street brands have raised the bar and now offer jackets that deliver on both form and function. From Cos to Zara, here’s the best outerwear to guard against this season’s downpours.

Whether you wear it as a full suit or a single piece, check is timeless. All you have to do is choose a colourway that works with your wardrobe. Got lots of navy? Choose a print with some blue in it. Prefer black? Go for more earthy tones. You can balance a checked overcoat with wool trousers and a roll neck; or pair a patterned shirt with jeans. Whether you’re adding to your collection or just fancy giving check a chance, these are the best pieces to buy now…

Commonly known as a collarless shirt, the grandad collar is just that. It has a simple raised band in place of the traditional collar. At this time of year, they’re great for layering, especially if you’re struggling with an outfit that’s already got multiple collars. Here are four ways to wear one now.