This is a safe space. Can I say something? I’ll take the silence as confirmation that I may go ahead… I utterly loathe media that entertains and promotes the notion that sneakers are edging – stepping, even – ever closer to becoming outmoded. It’s nonsense, typically born from conservative menswear-heads unable to fathom the idea that a world they’re not attuned to is 01. important and 02. here to stay. (Breathe; breathe.)

Our wardrobes have a story to tell. Open them up and there’s the shirt from that unforgettable party, the shoes from one of our most memorable holidays, and perhaps a cherished heirloom from a loved one. These stories we wear are reminders of special people and lovely times. Thus, clothes can hold particular significance as ways to understand and remember people, and to understand ourselves, too. We saw it played out (no spoilers) to devastating effect earlier this year in season two of The Last Of Us. In this way, what we wear can be more than just functional; it makes us feel. We spoke to five stylish men about some of the most treasured pieces in their wardrobes…

Summer really is sport’s golden season. Longer days mean earlier runs, later tee times and the wholly unrealistic belief that you might finally utilise that outdoor gym in your local park. But to really get the most out of your seasonal sweat, your kit needs to work harder than ever – it should keep you cool, dry, supported and looking nothing like the kid at school who forgot his PE kit.

It would be quicker to name those who haven’t worn Manolo Blahnik shoes on the red carpet. From The Journal cover stars Theo James, Paul Mescal and Chiwetel Ejiofor to Leonardo DiCaprio and Colman Domingo, as well as rising stars such as Archie Madekwe and Omari Douglas – the list goes on. The reason? The word “icon” is thrown around a lot in the fashion industry, but the octogenarian designer is a true sartorial icon. From his own signature dapper suits to his beautifully crafted shoes, which he has been meticulously perfecting for over five decades.

This is a safe space. Can I say something? I’ll take the silence as confirmation that I may go ahead… I utterly loathe media that entertains and promotes the notion that sneakers are edging – stepping, even – ever closer to becoming outmoded. It’s nonsense, typically born from conservative menswear-heads unable to fathom the idea that a world they’re not attuned to is 01. important and 02. here to stay. (Breathe; breathe.)

Our wardrobes have a story to tell. Open them up and there’s the shirt from that unforgettable party, the shoes from one of our most memorable holidays, and perhaps a cherished heirloom from a loved one. These stories we wear are reminders of special people and lovely times. Thus, clothes can hold particular significance as ways to understand and remember people, and to understand ourselves, too. We saw it played out (no spoilers) to devastating effect earlier this year in season two of The Last Of Us. In this way, what we wear can be more than just functional; it makes us feel. We spoke to five stylish men about some of the most treasured pieces in their wardrobes…