Burton Pink Taupe Suedette Trucker Jacket
Spring showers and suede jackets have longer running beef than Kayne and TayTay. But when examples like Burton’s handsome pink trucker keep popping up, it’s hard to put being sensible before looking stylish. Protector spray at the ready; raindrops, do your worst.
Universal Works x Novesta Star Master
‘Made in Slovakia’ isn’t a tag you’ll often find in your wardrobe, but try a pair of Novesta sneakers and you’ll consider emigrating. This classic-meets-contemporary cotton canvas pair designed in collaboration with British brand Universal Works is proof that we really can all work together for the greater good.
Gant Ecofriendly Plastic Oxford Shirt
An Oxford shirt made out of plastic doesn’t sound like the most wearable thing, but take a look at this. As part of its Beacons Project, purveyor of all things preppy, Gant has found a way to transform waste recovered from shorelines into a wardrobe-friendly classic that doesn’t look or feel even a bit like a bag for life.
boohooMAN Mini Check Blazer
After a short hiatus, heritage-inspired menswear is having another crack at the whip, but it needn’t feel outdated. Take boohooMAN’s mini-check blazer, which recruits a micro pattern and slim fit to serve as a prime example of how to nail the look by walking the line between trend and tradition.
River Island Concept Jogger Shorts
If your ‘new year, new me’ mantra faltered way back in January’s single digit days, these jogger shorts from River Island’s new Concept range – which cross sportswear styling with menswear-friendly design details – provide plenty of reason to dust off that gym pass and head for destination beach bod.
Victorinox Packable Backpack
Getting shoved into an ugly-ass cagoule for school trips is enough to give most guys a chronic aversion to anything practical. Nonetheless, we’re willing to make an exception for this packable backpack from Swiss army knife dons Victorinox, which, with a bit of clever folding, goes from spacious to diminutive and doesn’t reek of rambling at all.
Lacoste Sport X Novak Djokovic Tech Pique T-Shirt
Not being a dab hand with a racket is no longer a barrier to copping some on-court cool thanks to Lacoste Sport’s tie-up Novak Djokovic. This T-shirt from the pair’s joint range ticks off features both functional and fashionable by combining a statement color-block design with a breathable pique construction. Love, we do.
Albam Smock Jacket
If you thought that old ladies had a monopoly on lilac, then Albam’s smock jacket should be enough to debunk that theory. There’s nothing fusty about this military-inspired outerwear, which hits that whole hiking/normcore/trend-led thing
Marshall Mid A.N.C. Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Audiophiles and misanthropes rejoice because the sound supremos at Marshall have produced the brand’s first set of noise-canceling headphones. The new Mid A.N.C. model offers 20 hours of wireless playtime, with technology to block out the mindless chatter of your fellow humans, making them the ultimate all-rounder.
Basic Rights Short Sleeve Camp Collar Shirt
From Kanye West to A$AP Rocky, the world isn’t short of musicians-turned-designers – or should that be lyricists-turned-Lagerfelds? Joining the mix is Basic Rights, a menswear brand founded by Freddie Cowan from English indie rock band The Vaccines that focuses on turning out future classics like this seventies-inspired camp collar shirt.
Away Dopp Kit
No man of sound mind should be caught dead flinging his toiletries into a plastic bag. Especially not now that luggage brand Away has created a line of Dopp kits (AKA a fancy washbag) which are waterproof, compartmentalized, and pretty enough to sit on the fanciest hotel sink top with no trouble.
H&M Striped Suit Trousers
While they might not be for the faint of heart,
Reiss Ernie Suede Espadrilles
Even if you’re one of those impeccably groomed men who tends to his toes regularly, feet digits are at their best when covered. So, if you’re in possession of any flip-flops, consider replacing them with this Riveria-worthy pair of brown suede espadrilles.
A Brilliant Brand Crew Neck T-Shirt
Brilliant by name, brilliant by nature. With the aim of taking your casualwear roster in a sustainable direction, each T-shirt produced by this LA-based brand is ethically crafted from organic lightweight cotton-jersey and finished using a dyeing process for minimal environmental impact. Being an eco-warrior never looked so good.
Abercrombie & Fitch Moisturizing Balm
Ever fancied looking like one of those sepia-tinted, block-jawed Abercrombie and Fitch models? Of course you have, we all have. The brand’s new grooming range is a good place to start. This moisturising shave balm is formulated with shea butter and rosehip seed oil which promises to soothe a flaky face and edge you that little bit closer to Adonis status. Buy Now: £18.00
Topman Bleached Out Denim Jeans
There’s no doubt that relaxed denim is having a fully-fledged moment right now. How to stand out in a crowd of actual dads and dad jean wearers? Try this pair from Topman on for size, which combines a uniform grey bleached wash with pleat waistband detail.
Ami Smile Collection Cotton Jersey T-Shirt
Get ready to lose your menswear-y minds, because slick Parisian label Ami has brought back its one-off Smiley collection as a dedicated seasonal range. Launched in 2015, the line-up of best-selling staples comes finished with a motif sporting founder Alexandre Mattiussi’s signature beanie. Now that’s something to smile about.
Happy Socks Leaves Swims Shorts
Though it may not feel like it now, our best days lie ahead. Meteorology-speaking, anyway. Even if the best summer has to offer is a daily hour of tepid sunshine, Happy Socks’s brand new collection of brightly patterned swim shorts are sure to bring a tropical twist to even the most lacklustre lido.
New Look Black Miami Printed Front Sweatshirt
It could be another case of ‘peak beard’, but many predict that pared-back wardrobes are going the way of the Dodo. To ensure you’re on the right side of the argument, whatever happens, hit the middle ground with New Look’s classic sweatshirt, which is finished with a simple collegiate logo.
Adidas Adicolor Snap iPhone Case
You don’t have to be a card-carrying member of club menswear to have clocked that anything remotely #throwback is automatically a good thing in 2018. Adidas’ Adicolour snap phone case will allow you to further feed your obsession for all things retro, even if it is strapped to the latest piece of tech.
