20-05-2025
My 9 top summer style icons, from Tom Cruise to Arthur Ashe
Summer is almost here, which is troubling, particularly if you're a man who wears clothes. As the days lengthen and the temperature rises, we — men — are required to cast aside the easy comfort of coats, jumpers and trousers and transition into our summer wardrobe. It's a testing time with nowhere to hide. And while there is always the option of 'shorts and T-shirt', there's a real risk that you just end up looking like a toddler with gigantism, particularly if you're into Velcro sandals and ice lollies. Which unfortunately I am.
So what's the solution? It's mostly a question of inspiration — past or present. Look around you. Who looks good in hot weather? Whom can you copy? Because once you've identified your
