Shoes fit for a king

I must begin this post by dedicating it to Prince William and Kate Middleton, and on behalf of the Great British public, thank them for the day off! I expect you are all watching, so I wanted to share these brilliant shoes fit for a king.

The Clarks Originals Desert Khan Brogue is the perfect shoe to wear throughout the summer. The Khan is based on the original, Clark Desert Boot, but with an added twist. Not to panic though, all the details that made the Desert Boot so appealing are still there, but with added brogue detailing.

Pair with rolled up chino trousers or shorts, with a casual tee, or smart shirt. These may just be the most versatile shoes you will own:

Available at endclothing

Neil Barrett suede hybrid desert boot

'The Modern Man' is pleased to be able to share with you these brilliantly unique suede Hybrid Desert Boots. With an exposed toe section, they are a modern take on a classic desert boot.

With the combined expertise in British tailoring, and Italian craftsmanship, this Neil Barrett creation would be the perfect addition to your S/S wardrobe.

The shoe has the most minimal, but effective of details, including a silver heel-zip and traditional cord laces.

View the masterpiece here:

Buy here

Nicholas Hoult

Who is he? Hoult is a talented young English actor, best known for his role as Marcus Brewer in the 2002 film, 'About a Boy', and as Tony Stonem in 'Skins'.

Where can you find him? Since his days starring alongside Hugh Grant, the actor has had a leading role in Tom Ford's 'A Single Man', and even starred in one of his campaigns. Now, Nicholas Hoult has become the latest British icon to arrive in Hollywood.

How do you recognize him? Hoult has an innate style, whether he is dressing up in a Tom Ford suit, or dressing down in a t-shirt and a pair of converse, he always seems to make it work.

The summer cap

I have always found picking a hat a tricky task. It can take months to find a hat that really suits you. However, after browsing the fantastic site of endclothing, I managed to unearth a real gem.

This vintage baseball inspired cap from Norse Projects is the perfect cap to see you through summer:

Dress for the occasion

Now every 'modern man' will have those special occasions where you just want to be looking your very best. Whether it is a dinner date, job interview, or a fancy party, it's always nice to really make an effort.

For the perfect elegant look, go for a sleek, tailored suit or some sharp separates in spring hues. To stand out from the ordinary man, and really impress, it is all about those little extra details. Adding a coloured pocket square to a plain suit can make all the difference (and it doesn't have to be the same colour as the suit, in fact, it looks even better if it doesn't).

For a selection of great suits to see you through those 'posh events' in life, REISS has a great range:

Available online at REISS

AllSaints summer wear

Chunky knits, baggy jeans and military boots are all typically very 'AllSaints'. If it's warm winter layers you are looking for, then they are your saviour.

After a miserable start to the year, the long awaited S/S season is nearly upon us. Once those winter garments are put away, where will you turn to next you wonder? To my delight, the edgy British retailer has released some fairly impressive summer pieces so you can rock the style throughout the seasons.

Here are some of my top picks to get you started:

Buy online at AllSaints

Festival essentials

So it's that time again, the festival season has sneaked upon us once more and many of you will have it all planned out. This year however, you should be thinking of doing things a little differently. It's time to say goodbye to those beloved dirty Converse and worn-out jeans, and invest in some new festival essentials.

Your new investments may not look quite as good on the trip home, but at least you will have arrived in style and stood out from the crowds.

For some of the best festival garments, look no further than the great range from ASOS:

The spring moccasin

This re-invented boat shoe by Timberland is a great addition to the hugely popular, and readily stylish, Abington range. The moccasin toe canoe shoe, with oversized leather stitch detail and single eyelet lacing, is the perfect shoe for this spring.

Wear with smart chino shorts, or rolled up chinos, for the ideal S/S look:

Available at endclothing

Aaron Johnson

Who is he? Not only a talented actor, young Aaron was named most stylish man at the 2010 GQ Men of The Year awards and placed NO1 in their annual best-dressed list.

Where can you find him? Pretty much in any best-dressed list out there. Or in some cool movie... i.e Nowhere Boy or Kick-Ass.

How do you recognize him? Well you don't get the title of best-dressed man easily, so there are not many occasions were you will catch him looking anything but effortlessly perfect.

Play golf in style

According to the latest Men's Health magazine, playing golf could increase your life expectancy to up to five years. So now you know that, I suppose you will want to know what clubs to buy...

S/S picks by RI

By now your summer wardrobe will have started to take shape. Yet with the fickleness of the Great British weather you will need a mixture of clothes to see you through until the sun fully shows its face.

High street retailer, River Island, has some great pieces to see you right through the chillier days of spring, to the (fingers crossed) warmer evenings of the summer. With a selection of lightweight ribbed, laddered, aran and cable textures there is plenty of choice.

Here are some key pieces to add to your S/S wardrobe:

All available at River Island

Time to turn back to basic's

If your wrist is in need of a new companion, then a tasteful watch is the ideal option. Inspired by the classic engineering of industrial equipment used in the leather working process, this Uniform Wares 200 Series Calendar Wristwatch will look great alongside a summer preppy look.

Get back to basics, and stand out with one of these:

Available at Oi Polloi

Labrinth

Who is he? Timothy McKenzie, better known as Labrinth, is an English singer/songwriter, best recognized for his part in Tinie Tempah's 'Pass Out' and 'Frisky'.

Where can you find him? The talented singer is off working hard in the studio making his debut album. Since his release of the brilliant 'Let the Sun Shine', which was released in September 10, the artist has sort of disappeared. Not to panic though, we're sure he'll be back very soon.

How do you recognize him? Labrinth has a quirky, individual style and never fails to turn out in anything but his very best garments.

Alternative tailoring

Sometimes you will want something a little different when choosing a suit jacket or trousers. Something to set you apart from the ordinary man on the street. Something edgy...

If you're looking for tailoring with a twist, then the SS11 tailoring from AllSaints, is the perfect choice. The opportunities are endless. Match with a bow tie for a more sophisticated look, or some Hudson shorts and a Tonic scoop for those spring evening drinks.

See some of the jackets from the collection here:

Uncover more at AllSaints

The restructured boat shoe

It's always a tricky assignment choosing new shoes. However, it's important that every man gets it right when thinking footwear. To our delight, the release of the vibram loafer has arrived to help complete your mission. This highly limited shoe has been crafted by two of America's best known labels.

The creation is based on a classic Timberland boat shoe, but rationalized with a Vibram sole. Perfect to pair with chino shorts and a smart polo - just in time for the long-awaited summer.

Available at endclothing in a variety of colours.

The summer blazer

A blazer doesn't have to be just for the work place, or those special occasions. It's time to stop dressing down, and smarten up your leisure time. This season a smart blazer could be your best investment yet.

In fact, nothing says 'modern man' better than a great cotton blazer. Luckily, award winning UK fashion brand, REISS, has come up with the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.

This cotton-blend pale blue blazer with contrast lining, features three front pockets and four button cuffs. Layer it with some relaxed summer separates and you will be the perfect modern gent.

View more great summer pieces at REISS online.

David Gandy

Who is he? David Gandy is a British model and face of Dolce and Gabbana. He began modelling in 2002, after winning a daytime TV model search competition.

Where can you find him? Gandy is scattered across catwalks globally, and in campaigns everywhere you look. He has recently been involved with GQ magazine, where he has been writing features for their car section.

How do you recognize him? He is effortlessly stylish, and embodies a true English gentleman. If you are unaware of this man (which is unlikely), he is the bloke all your girlfriends fancied in Dolce and Gabbana's Light Blue commercial.

GANT by Michael Bastian SS11 - A Love Story

A fantastic collection, and a rather fitting video for this summer.

Summer wear from the King of Prep

When it comes to those summer garments, with a preppy feel, not many do it better than Ralph Lauren. Luckily for us 'modern men', online retailer Oi Polloi, has their hands on a great range from the brand.

From brightly coloured checked shirts, to floral print polo's, you will be sure to look the part this summer.

Below are some of the best of the collection from Ralph Lauren at Oi Polloi:

Shop the full range at Oi Polloi.

The most stylish of books

No 'modern man' is complete without an assortment of tasteful books. No bachelor pad or home looks well without them. So if your coffee table is empty, and your bedside table is bare, you have the perfect home for some new tenants.

Luckily Urban Outfitters have just the right stuff. Not only experts at clothes, they have a great range of books that every spruce gentleman should own.

These two would be the perfect addition to your new collection:

View more great stuff over at Urban Outfitters

CREATE BRITAIN by AllSaints

For their second collaboration with GQ, AllSaints have introduced 'CREATE BRITAIN', a celebration of Britain's creative cutting-edge. From architecture to gaming, photography to interior design, alongside AllSaints, the magazine celebrates the UK's brightest talents.

In the issue it includes their latest Spring 11 collection, featuring the 'Modern Man's' latest addition to 'men of note': Tony Ward. The shoot was shot on site in Huddersfield, in the very mill that produces the cloths from which the featured woven garments are made.

Actor, artist and icon, Ward, was the perfect choice. He very much embodies the spirit of AllSaints menswear - a perennial anti-establishment attitude that needs no dressing up.

Enjoy these images from the shoot:

The newest edition of GQ magazine is out NOW.
Shop for the items featured, online at AllSaints

Introducing SILENT

Launched by Paper Rain, SILENT is a brand new line directed by Damir Doma. Featured on Oki-ni, the collection includes a superb range of oversized denim and jersey, alongside a bunch of washed leather accessories.

The products are natural, pure and effortless. For a new, matchless look, SILENT is your go-to.

Go and view more of the collection at Oki-ni