The Journal

From your wardrobe to your watches, learn how a modern man should present himself with our style guides, tips and advice

Five British brands every modern man should know about

Five British brands every modern man should know about

From an age-old fragrance house to a modern luggage label, here’s a handful of British brands that should be on your radar…

The 5 pieces of luggage you need to streamline your summer travels

The 5 pieces of luggage you need to streamline your summer travels

Whether it’s the humble holdall or a reliable backpack, here are the best bits of baggage to take travelling this year…

The grooming essentials to scrub away a warm summer’s day

The grooming essentials to scrub away a warm summer’s day

The mercurial British summer is an annual cliché as old as time – but, as has been the case in the past few years, when the country does witness a heatwave, it can be an unforgiving thing. If you’re seeking some failsafe, reliable items to stow away in your bathroom cabinet when too-hot-to-handle days do finally arrive, consider these 6 products we swear by.

Which style of swim short is right for you?

Which style of swim short is right for you?

While many men aren’t exactly in support of showcasing some calf, sometimes the unforgiving, balmy climes dictate that we must, and summer swim shorts inevitably become a saviour to help combat the heat. Here, we round up the 9 best that you can buy now.

A pair of coloured frames is the perfect way to make a sunglasses statement

A pair of coloured frames is the perfect way to make a sunglasses statement

Like a preferred cut of steak, thermostat status, or fit of trouser, your go-to pair of sunglasses is a personal choice, one you’ve settled on following endless months, perhaps even years, of experimenting with various shapes, tints and brands. But if you feel like adding a new dimension to your eyewear department, but need a little direction on where to look, here are the frames that have caught our eye this season.

The most stylish sunglasses to buy (that aren’t Ray-Ban wayfarers)

The most stylish sunglasses to buy (that aren’t Ray-Ban wayfarers)

Tried and tested, these are the pair of shades guaranteed to stay stylish for seasons to come

3 ways to wear a linen shirt this summer

3 ways to wear a linen shirt this summer

Shed your long-held doubts over the linen shirt and consider our edit of some of the sleekest, most luxurious options to try right now

From cocktail cuffs to frilled fronts, a brief history of James Bond’s shirts

From cocktail cuffs to frilled fronts, a brief history of James Bond’s shirts

Connery wore cocktail cuffs, Moore slipped into safari shirts and Lazenby liked a frill or two. Here’s how to button up like Bond…