You might be swimming in cooler waters a little closer to home this summer, but that’s no reason to let your swimwear let you down. From simple, plain designs to bright, patterned alternatives, here are the best pairs of swim shorts out there to buy now…

When trainers are too heavy and loafers too smart, espadrilles are the shoe to turn to. Canvas options are light and airy, suede designs a little more polished – pair with tanned ankles and rolled-up hems for summer cool.

Want to add colour and pattern to your summer wardrobe? You need a striped shirt. Buttoned up or left open with a plain white t-shirt underneath, the right one will do exactly that without looking OTT. Opt for red or pink tones, or stick with classic blue – just pair with neutral shorts for a cool, easy warm-weather look.

There will probably never be a better time to organise your wardrobe. From messy sock drawers to old jumpers, a full clear-out might look daunting, but don’t sweat it – this will help.

Gym kit in need of a shake-up? We’ve pulled together the very best sports tops out there, from relaxed cotton tees to more high-intensity styles. Stick to neutral, unfussy pieces, and make sure there’s a decent sleeve –tank tops belong in the 90s.

From Veja sneakers to classic Tods loafers, sporty hoodies to linen tees, there's something for everyone in the Mr Porter sale. Update your weekend wardrobe with denim shirts, gym gear and cargo jackets for less, or look to smart navy espadrilles and relaxed cotton separates for a seasonal, affordable designer update.

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.

George Bamford is founder of Bamford Watch Department, a personalisation house that started out customising sports watches from major international brands. Today, it collaborates officially with the likes of TAG Heuer, and George has launched his own range, including a boldly coloured Mayfair Sport collection. He tells SLMan about how the last couple of months has been treating him…

Alex Field joined Reiss in 2004, as soon as he finished a degree in fashion design. Now its director of menswear, he has witnessed first hand the rise in demand for men’s jewellery, sneaker culture and Scandinavian denim. But there are still some timeless style rules he follows…

It’s shaping up to be another unusual month, but the SLMan Hot List still has all the inspiration, recommendations and ideas to see you through. From Spike Lee’s new film to Sonos’s latest speaker, here’s our roundup of the things to see, read and check out in June…

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.

Jenson Button might have moved to LA, but he’s just teamed up with Duke + Dexter on an all-British shoe collaboration. Speaking exclusively to SLMan, the ex-Formula 1 champion reflects on the world’s most dangerous motor race, Rolex Daytonas and Canadian tuxedos…