Alexander McQueen silk skull scarf

Add this Alexander McQueen silk skull scarf to your contemporary wardrobe, and you open up a window of opportunities this summer.

Accessories are key this season, and this 100% silk scarf is the ideal way to add a directional edge to you'll outfits. 'The Modern Man' recommends teaming it with a casual tee and chino shorts, or dressing it up underneath a smart shirt and blazer. Either way your be standing out for all the right reasons:

Available at matches fashion.

STYLE STEAL: George Lamb

Rarely, if at all, will you find this talented presenter looking anything but perfect. Son of Larry Lamb, George is a huge fan of elegant, tailored suits, yet shows here he is more than capable of mixing things up. Great news is, copying this casual spring/summer look couldn't be easier:

1. Burberry Prorsum wool jersey blazer £695| 2. AllSaints Sands S/s scoop £35| 3. Topman washed navy cotton chinos £32| 4. Toms canvas classic espadrilles at ASOS £32.

Neil Barrett shirt

Mr Neil Barret is a menswear mastermind in creating a unique style for the many 'modern men' across the globe. His perfect blends of English tailoring and Italian craftsmanship mean his creations can add that little extra something to any outfit.

This simple but effective Neil Barrett short sleeve shirt would be the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe, adding a touch of elegance to your casual summer suit. 'The Modern Man' says scrap the trousers, and opt for a smart pair of tailored shorts with some on trend loafers:

Available at thecorner.

The Wayfarer

The Ray-Ban Wayfarer was designed back in 1952 by optical designer Raymond Stegeman. The design marked the historic transition between a period of eyewear with thin metal frames, and an era of plastic eyewear.

Since its creation, the Wayfarers enjoyed its earliest popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, but now 50 years later, they are enjoying a huge revival. The iconic sunglasses are a must have for the 'modern man', and will instantly add a touch of style to any outfit this summer.

Head over to ASOS for these classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, or shop their full range of shades for some cheaper, yet just as stylish alternatives:

Ray-Ban Wayfarer £120

ASOS Wayfarer with dual colour design £12

Jeepers Peepers Ray wayfarer £20

All available at ASOS

Project Ocean

Look great and earn peace of mind with this t-shirt from famed activist and fashion designer Katharine Hamnett. This Stop and Think t-shirt has been created as part of Project Ocean, a partnership between fashion giant Selfridges and the Zoological Society of London. Together they challenge the public to imagine a world with no more fish in the sea.

The project involved has created a number of t-shirts to increase awareness of the issue over-fishing, thus making change and raising money along the way. Buy one of these from the inspiring collection, and £10 of the purchase price is given to the Zoological Society of London to set up new - and maintain existing - marine reserves across the globe. Not only are you helping a great cause, you will look great too. As shown in the picture, pair with some slim/skinny jeans for a stylish casual look:

Various designs available at Selfridges. (Note Selfridges does not make any profit from the sale of these t-shirts)

The Oak Street Bootmakers Vibram Trail Oxford

In my opinion the 'modern man' can never have too many shoes. In fact, it's vital to have a range of great shoes to choose from when picking what to wear on your feet, so you will do yourself no harm in purchasing these fantastic Oak Street Bootmakers Vibram Trail Oxford's.

With a super stylish chunky sole, which is a key look this summer, these handmade shoes would be the perfect addition to your shoe collection.

Produced from the finest Horween® Chromexcel® leather, with waxed stitching and raw hide laces, these shoes are definitely not short of quality:

Available at endclothing.

The Gucci case for BlackBerry

Every man likes to indulge in the finer things in life every so often, and sometimes it only takes that little extra something. Ideal to keep your BlackBerry covered from the dust of the city, whilst looking super stylish, this black leather Gucci Blackberry case is the perfect touch to any modern man's arsenal. With the iconic Gucci 'double-G' monogram, your BlackBerry bold will be envied by all.

Available at Mr Porter|£115

Suitable for BlackBerry 9780, 9700, 9330, 9300, 8900, 8530 and 8520 models.

A special gift for Father's Day

Father's Day is the lovable celebration which honours fathers across the world. It celebrates fatherhood, paternal bonds and the great influence our beloved fathers have on society. As it is officially celebrated in the UK next month (19th June), 'The Modern Man' has decided to help by picking out something a little special for you to give out this year.

Thankfully, men's luxury designer brand, Dunhill, was on hand to help, and has some fantastic options to chose from in their gifts section online. The pick of the bunch are these fantastic spinning globe cufflinks. A combination of brushed and polished finishes accentuates the brilliant detailing, and will make your papa feel on top of the world.

The significant size and standout design of these unique cufflinks make them an ideal gift for the man who likes to make a statement:

Available at Dunhill|£225

A SPECIAL look at AllSaints denim

Once the hardwearing cotton twill textile worn by the likes of Billy Elliot and Christopher Chambers (Stand By Me), it is now a must have in the 'modern man's' contemporary wardrobe. Still a long-lasting, masculine men's essential, but now you can look super stylish while wearing it.

As the British well know, you can never be too sure what the weather will chuck up, so by no means is it too late to buy your denim garments. They will see you right through the spring, into the summer, and throughout the winter. In fact, they can be worn all year round. Instead of opting for a lightweight coat (which is still a good option), be clever and get yourself into the habit of layering.

With this great range of new denim from AllSaints, layering is made easy. Putting a stylish denim shirt over a crew/scoop t-shirt is the perfect way to get started, and is a great S/S look. Pair with some chalk jeans, or Detroit chinos and you will soon have heads turning. Matching the same colour denim is not the greatest of choices, but by all means mix different colours.

As part of the 'Modern Man's' SPECIAL look at AllSaints denim, below I have put together three great outfits to show what you can achieve:

LOOK 1: Layer this slim fit Hyaku shirt on top of a striped Darwin crew for a great casual evening outfit. On your bottom half, finish the look with these Chalk cigarette jeans and suede Recess shoes.

LOOK 2: Wear this Gatling ban shirt on top of this stylish slim fit Lyon 3/4 crew, with a pair of Detroit chinos and some classic Avert loafers.

LOOK 3: Pair this Kelt H/s shirt with this lightweight Fareham scoop for a great summer outfit. On your bottom half match the sand Growl chino with these super stylish Ray boots.

The King's Speech

With an impressive four Oscars, another 43 wins and 89 nominations, it is no wonder I advise watching The King's Speech (if you haven't already done so!).

STYLE STEAL: Joe Jonas

Not the most obvious of style icons, Joe Jonas is better known rocking around on the Disney channel. However he does his Disney pals proud here, as he shows how to dress down perfectly. Plus, we thought anyone walking that dog and is still able to look cool, deserves our praise. Good news, this style is so easy to steal, and is the perfect relaxed Sunday outfit:

1. AllSaints Delta hood crew £30| 2. River Island black denim straight fit jeans £39.99| 3. AllSaints Military boots £145| 4. Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses at ASOS £120| 5. Topman black midsize beanie hat £8.

A treat from GQ

This month readers of GQ magazine have been treated to a Jaeger giftcard, worth an impressive £100. The generous giftcard entitles the lucky buyers of GQ to £100 worth of discount off the fantastic range of Jaeger suits.

The only trouble now, is what will you decide to buy? Every man should have at least three suits to see him through those smart occasions, so 'The Modern Man' recommends this brilliant classic pinstripe suit (£360) to get you started. This timeless classic will instantly update your work or evening outfits and showcase your instinctive attention to detail:

The Jaeger giftcard comes with the June 2011 issue of British GQ, out now, priced £3.99.

Terms and conditions apply, offer ends 6th June 2011.

Festival footwear

Picking shoes for the upcoming festivals is always a tricky task. The most obvious choice to tackle the unpredictability of the Great British weather, is the Wellington boot. But isn't that just too obvious? This year be a little different and opt for these Diemme Roccia vet boots at endclothing.

Made in Montebelluna, these Diemme boots are a creation of brothers Dennis and Maico. As one of the major names in their field, Diemme have produced a limited series of boots, using only the best of materials. This boot is robust, comfortable and unconventionally stylish, making it the perfect festival choice:

STYLE STEAL: Tommy Hilfiger

If you are going to duplicate any celebrity style, who better than a designer? This preppy look worn by world famous Tommy Hilfiger is a perfect outfit for this spring/summer.With these affordable pieces you too can look just as great.

1. Republic Soul Cal shawl toggle cardigan £20| 2. H&M Trousers £14.99| 3. Endclothing Oak street bootmakers boat shoe £199| 4. River Island light blue long sleeve oxford shirt £26.99| 5. Topman black square reader glasses £14.00

The man bag

No longer seen as solely a woman's essential, the 'man bag' has developed into a necessary tool and style accessory for the 'modern man'. Good news is, there are a great range of masculine and attractive bags out there to add to your contemporary wardrobe.

For the more privileged of gentleman, this GUCCI hold-all stamped GG bag is perfect for the weekend getaway. Large enough to carry all of the men essentials, whilst adding a stylish twist to your look:

Available at matchesfashion (£900)

Now, for those who cannot afford to stretch quite that far (myself being one of those men), luckily there are a great range of much cheaper, and just as stylish options. Here are three great alternatives:

ASOS Leather look weekend bag (£35)

Matt & Nat holdall (£185)

River Island black holdall bag (£39.99)

Douglas Booth

Who is he? Douglas Booth is a name you will be hearing a lot of in the future. He is a remarkably talented young actor, and a rising star.

Where can you find him? He was the star in the BBC2 portrayal of Boy George, and most recently featured in Christopher and His Kind. Unsurprisingly, Booth came second place in GQ Magazine's Annual Best-dressed List. He has modelled in several campaigns, but is best recognized for his role for Burberry.

How do you recognize him? Booth has a modern British style, and always turns out well. If you are not quite aware of him yet, his model like features would have attracted the attention of your girlfriends...

A SPECIAL look at the new ASOS Bazaar collection

We modern men thrive on individuality. Our clothes help convey a message to others, and they make us who we really are. With the new Bazaar trend released by ASOS, you can give out a positive, colourful message, and show the world you are to be taken notice of.

This thrilling ethnic look is all about being brave. You should layer different patters, colours and textures on top, whilst throwing on a pair of tasteful denim shorts to make it seem you haven't tried too hard. Go crazy with accessories, in fact, the more the merrier.

To get you started 'The Modern Man' has picked out a few of the standout pieces from the collection:

All available at ASOS

Remember, this Morocco inspired style is all about mixing things up, and definitely don't be afraid to put things together you usually wouldn't. Be different, be individual, be Bazaar.

Head over to ASOS now, and view the full Bazaar range.

Summer t's and vests

By now your S/S wardrobe will be nearly complete. Full to the brim with a range of great summer pieces I hope. But before you cross this task off your to-do list completely, you should think about investing in some AllSaints graphic t-shirts and vests.

Plain tee's are fine, but this summer a stylish graphic design is a much better option.

The best thing about this type of t-shirt or vest is it is versatility. You can match them with pretty much anything. Dress them up underneath a stylish AllSaints blazer, or down, under a Japanese shirt.

'The Modern Man' recommends pairing one with a smart pair of chino's or shorts for a great individual summer look.

View some of the best of the new collection below:

These AllSaints vests are perfect for the upcoming festival season. Plus a perfect oppertunity to get out those guns...and impress the ladies... ?

 Visit AllSaints and buy now.

Myo's luxury resort wear

Now that your holidays are booked, you will require some summer swim shorts to see you through your break in style. Myo's luxury resort wear offers you a fantastic option for the best of beaches, and holiday hot spots.

With these effortlessly stylish shorts, the 'modern man' can easily hop from the busy towns to the secluded beaches, and still look every inch the part.

Also note, the perfection in length:

Available at Matchesfashion.