Boohoo Man Navy Single-Breasted Mac
The single-breasted mac is a springtime staple, and luckily the high street is awash with high-end alternatives this season. None, though, will please your purse strings more than this bargain blue example from Boohoo Man. The deep navy and tortoiseshell-effect buttons hide the bargainous price point (this week there’s even an additional 40 per cent off, so it’s less than a score). Available at Boohoo Man, priced £30.
Tapp Tees
Subscription services for menswear items can be hit and miss, so props to Tapp Tees for taking it back to basics. For £15 a month, the firm delivers three 100 per cent ringspun cotton T-shirts (black, grey and white) direct to your door. Meaning you’ll always have a crisp base to build your spring layering on. Available at Tapp Tees, priced £15.
River Island Brown Suit
Call it the Gosling effect, but the brown suit is back from the depths of seventies despair. Cut from a woven fabric in a slimline shape, the earthy hue is a fresh take on formalwear right in time for spring. Just pair with a crisp white shirt and black accessories for a great summer wedding look. Available at River Island, priced £100.
Topman Khaki Shacket
Overshirts are a key player in any man’s layering arsenal. As it’s such a versatile piece, don’t limit yourself with the palette – go for a dark green shade that’ll pair with almost everything already in the wardrobe. This Topman version swaps the button fastening for a zip-up, bringing a sporty twist to smart-casual. Available at Topman, priced £35.
Reiss has taken the classic Cuban shirt’s collar and blouson shape and combined it with an elasticated bottom for a contemporary update. Available at Reiss, priced £225.
Sophnet Star Embroidered Shirt
Red, white and blue will never go out of style, but if you don’t fancy flying a flag to get your fix, this star-embroidered shirt by Japanese wardrobe guru Sophnet is a pared-back, more international take on the stars and stripes. Available at Browns Fashion, priced £290.
Cole Haan Leather Trainers
With a mantra of creating ‘good goods and nothing but good goods’, you can be assured that Cole Haan kicks are going to be worth their weight in gold. Ironically, though, these super lightweight trainers come in at only 250g – quite a feat when considering they’re crafted from hand-stained leather. Available at Selfridges, priced £115.
Rapha Loopback Trousers
Cycling to work may be on trend, but strutting into the office wearing lycra will never be stylish. These high-wicking, hard-wearing trousers straddle the line between desirable trousers and practical cycling gear. Made from a lightweight Nylon Pertex, they’re both showerproof and smart. Available at Rapha, priced £110.
Fred Perry Pique Shirt
Iconic design pieces often cost an arm and a leg, but the Fred Perry pique shirt is still as emblematic (and affordable) as ever. This latest rendering comes with side-panelling detailing, creating a slimming effect that’ll hide any lumps and bumps that currently show in the polos left over from a few years ago. Available at Fred Perry, priced £65.
Peacocks Black Denim Jacket
Shelling out on a luxury denim jacket is a rite of passage when your bank balance is bolstered. For when you’re just looking for something to layer up with during the springtime, save the pennies. This no-nonsense jacket will hold its own against other wardrobe classics – just be sure to size up for a more contemporary fit. Available at Peacocks, priced £25.
Albam Yogi Lawson Khaki Shoe
Crepe soles are a comfortable way to keep footwear on trend this season. This pair from Portuguese brand Yogi combines the sole with a premium suede upper that sits somewhere between a shoe and a sneaker. Available at Albam, priced £129.
Levi’s Vintage Clothing 1976 501 Jeans
Legend has it Levi’s was trying to make replica 1976 501s using real deadstock from the decade. However, when the denim arrived the twill was the wrong way round. Instead of returning it, they went with the flow, creating this – one-of-a-kind, limited edition collectable jeans that are a perfect mirror image of the iconic Levi’s 501. Available at Levi, priced £300.
