For years, we’ve charted the so-called decline of the suit – or at least the fall of the stiff, unimaginative two-button variations with uninspiring notch lapels. Thankfully, though, in recent seasons, a fresh wave of tailoring has turned that narrative on its head. As the latest collections show, the suit isn’t just surviving – it’s thriving.

Running, by its very nature, is exponentially hard. It’s an all-over body workout as old as time that, at any given moment and for any given reason, can suddenly feel horrendously tortuous. However, when equipped with the correct footwear, the old one foot in front of the other thing can be a lot easier. Put simply, running footwear has never been more technically advanced. This means that while there is a plethora of running shoe options to choose from, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with jargon. Sure, the regular plodders out there might know the difference between an easy shoe and a tempo shoe (we’ll get to that later), but for those new to the game, it can all be a bit of a minefield.

T-shirts first came into play in the late 1800s, when the US Navy began issuing white versions of them as standard undershirts. It’s down to F Scott Fitzgerald, who coined the term “T-shirt” in his 1920 novel This Side Of Paradise, that we now refer to the garment as such. It wasn’t before long, like with many military products (trench and peacoats for instance), that the T-shirt made its way into the wardrobes of men not destined for the shores of enemy frontiers.

For thousands of years, the start of a new year has offered a symbolic blank slate – a chance to reflect, reset and recalibrate. In ancient Mesopotamia, the new year began in March or April, coinciding with the planting season, and was celebrated with a two-week religious festival called Akitu. Babylonians made solemn promises to resolve past year's affairs by repaying debts and returning borrowed items. These commitments were considered sacred vows, believed to secure divine favour for the coming year. The Romans, inheriting this spirit of renewal, initially observed their new year on 1 March. That changed in 46 BCE, when Julius Caesar reformed the calendar to align with the sun, inaugurating 1 January as the year’s commencement. January was named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, depicted with two faces – one looking back at the past and the other forward to the future. Romans honored Janus by making pledges of good behavior for the year ahead, an ancient precursor to today’s resolutions. By the 19th century, these resolutions evolved, becoming more secular and widespread throughout the Western world. Today, they range from personal aspirations to community-oriented goals. For the style-minded, the dawn of the year offers not just an opportunity for self-improvement, but also a chance to rethink one’s wardrobe. Below, we propose five style-focused resolutions to help you usher in the new year with confidence.

For years, we’ve charted the so-called decline of the suit – or at least the fall of the stiff, unimaginative two-button variations with uninspiring notch lapels. Thankfully, though, in recent seasons, a fresh wave of tailoring has turned that narrative on its head. As the latest collections show, the suit isn’t just surviving – it’s thriving.

Running, by its very nature, is exponentially hard. It’s an all-over body workout as old as time that, at any given moment and for any given reason, can suddenly feel horrendously tortuous. However, when equipped with the correct footwear, the old one foot in front of the other thing can be a lot easier. Put simply, running footwear has never been more technically advanced. This means that while there is a plethora of running shoe options to choose from, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with jargon. Sure, the regular plodders out there might know the difference between an easy shoe and a tempo shoe (we’ll get to that later), but for those new to the game, it can all be a bit of a minefield.