The right chinos are stylish, smart and versatile. Look for a slim fit, tapered ankle and unfussy details – for spring, we like pale, stone-wash styles paired with box-fresh white trainers and a linen shirt, or blue designs teamed with navy knitwear. From Sandro to Reiss, here are our favourites...

Oliver Cheshire grew up wanting to be a fireman. At 15, he was scouted by the Select model agency. He quickly became the face of Calvin Klein and has graduated to running his own menswear brand, Ché. Right now, though, he’s in lockdown like the rest of us. From Jailhouse workouts to meditation and online poker sessions, here’s how he’s getting through…

These days trainers can cut a dash anywhere from the office to date night – just keep them clean, fuss-free and box-fresh white. Here are the best on the market right now...

All that time in the house and our slippers are coming under serious scrutiny. From easy-to-wear slip-ons to classic moccasin styles, here’s the SLMan edit of the pairs that will pass inspection – and up your comfort levels...

The cool, grown-up sibling of H&M and Cos, Arket is delivering on wearable Scandinavian style for spring. Think pale-wash khaki jackets, oversized sweatshirts, thin merino layering knits and comfortable cotton pants – this new collection is pared back, unfussy and smart. Here are our favourites...

The knitted polo is your shortcut to looking good with maximum comfort. Choose neutral hues for a polished everyday feel – Reiss is a particular hero for the look. Add joggers now and jeans when we get out of here...

From oversized hoodies to chambray shirts, Sandro is delivering on stylish everyday pieces for spring. Look out for its signature cool spin on French classics – that means slightly oversized crew necks, navy suede bomber jackets, seasonal white chinos and slick trainers. Consider your elevated at-home wardrobe sorted.

Lightweight but warm, overshirts have become a key piece in modern wardrobes. Barena is the go-to brand for cool, elegant craftsmanship and its cotton shackets have inspired many wallet-friendly dupes. This spring, an ecru overshirt gets you on board with the neutral colour trend – team yours with navy drawstring trousers, a crisp white shirt and a simple sweater. Here’s how to get the look, whatever your budget.

It’s an exceptional month, but the SLMan Hot List still has all the inspiration, recommendations and ideas you need to see you through. From TAG’s smartwatch to Bob Dylan’s first new track in eight years, here’s our roundup of the new things to see, read and check out in April…

As the country learns en masse how to operate in a home office, workwear is also being temporarily redefined. Although leisurewear is allowed – and even encouraged – you don’t want to get caught in your pyjamas on a conference call with the C-suite. Richard Gibson at Pink Shirtmaker told us how to ensure you look the part – at least from the waist up.

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.