While you might want to instinctively switch to shorts as soon as the spring sun comes out, don’t overlook trousers. Longer legs are smarter and much more versatile, effortlessly taking you from the office to the weekend in style. But only if you choose right. After all, you don’t want to be the guy wearing a pair of heavy twill chinos when the sun is blazing. So, we’re set to highlight our top picks for SS24, in collaboration with L’ESTRANGE, focusing on remaining cool and comfortable in the heat without sacrificing style points. What Makes Great Spring/Summer Trousers? For starters, the fab ..read more

Ever since Ralph Lauren launched its first Polo collection in 1971, the label has been synonymous with a free-spirited, sun-bleached vision of America, where preppy aesthetics seamlessly blend into a sporty sense of living life to the full. The brand’s new Only Polo campaign perfectly iterates the principles to which Ralph Lauren has steadfastly adhered over the decades, creating fresh and fun wardrobes for men who see their clothes as a means for self-expression. The Polo collection is where the classics meet the contemporary. Style is an Expression of How We Live At the heart of the Polo c ..read more

It’s part of the love of menswear to explore its subtle shifts, embrace its fresh ideas, and revive old ones. It may not change much, but those changes are all the more intriguing for being subtle. It’s all in those little twists in silhouette and detail, in how it’s worn. And yet… There are those garments that should have been culled before they saw the light of day, where they’ve only become a blot on the sartorial landscape, unsightly for all to see – like budgie smugglers, charity bands and rented dinner suits. We could go on. But below are the looks to definitely avoid, no questions asked ..read more

It’s hard to stand out in a marketplace dominated by sportswear titans like Nike and Adidas. Few can compete when it comes to sheer budget and visibility, so to rise to the top of the pile, it comes down to reputation, quality of product and having a finger firmly on the pulse of ever-evolving footwear trends. In short, it takes a brand like ASICS. Hailing from the Land of the Rising Sun, ASICS has been stomping the sneaker game since 1949. Its racing roots can be traced back to the iconic Onitsuka Tiger brand, which now operates as an outlet for ASICS’ heritage lifestyle models, and it’s resp ..read more

Men haven’t always had, well, bags of choice when it comes to the luggage we sling over our shoulders. For the longest time, our options were: briefcase or backpack, kit bag or weekender. That was kind of it. In the last 10 years or so, things have changed for the better. There are now more styles available and much more variety within each category, too. Now, you can choose from tote bags and cross-body bags, technical hybrid designs, luxury handbags marketed at men, and every kind of backpack imaginable.  To help you hone in on your next holdall, here are 10 of the best men’s bag trends ..read more

Ah, the annual quest for the perfect summer shirt. Proof, if ever it were needed, that the dark days are finally drawing to a close. As we bid farewell to our winter layers for another year and begin to dabble in lighter attire again, fresh shirting options should be at the top of every style-conscious gent’s spring/summer shopping list. Picking the right shirt to see you through the milder months can be tricky. From choosing fabrics that won’t cling too aggressively to your clammy skin to selecting garments versatile enough to be layered with ease should the clear skies turn cloudy, there are ..read more

With summer on the horizon and thoughts turning to potential holiday destinations, this time of the year signals an upturn in spirits sales within the travel retail market. Many whisky and spirits brands create exclusive products for this sector that are unavailable on the high street. Companies use the global marketplace to experiment and evolve ranges of whisky that offer something different from their regular bottlings. Retailers in the travel retail sector also offer competitive or tax-free prices and often have a wide selection of tasting stock available to sample. So, next time you are g ..read more

If you’ve exhausted your Netflix and Prime subscriptions and are on the hunt for some new content to binge-watch, try the business documentaries below. It’s not all grey suits and balance sheets – each one will inspire your mind, get your creative juices flowing and teach you valuable life lessons (good and bad). Eat The Rich: The Gamestop Saga 25 January is a significant day for the American stock market. According to Dow Jones data, on that day in 2021, approximately 175 million shares of one particular retailer were traded, the second-largest total in a single day. The retailer? Gamestop ..read more

Spring isn’t always the easiest season to dress for. It’s that in-between time of the year, when the weather isn’t quite consistently hot enough to commit to a full summer wardrobe, but also not cold enough to layer up like you would in the middle of fall. In short, it can be frustrating – but there are a few staple pieces that make things a whole lot easier. These are garments you can just throw on and forget about, such is their classic, timeless appeal. And best of all, most of them are interchangeable as they complement each other – think of them as your go-to spring capsule wardrobe. From ..read more

We doubt there’s a car-related list that will chop and change as much as the best electric cars, so we thought we’d keep on top of it and give you a new one before summer 2024 properly kicks off. You may or may not recognise some of the models on this list, but in all cases they represent the absolute cutting edge of EV design and technology. So, let’s get to it before this article becomes obsolete.  Porsche Taycan Turbo GT The Porsche Taycan has always been a bit of a numbers car, and the new Turbo GT is no different. Packing 1,034hp from its two e-motors, the Taycan is capable of po ..read more