7 menswear items every man should have in his wardrobe this season

Hawaian shirts, track-tops and macs: here are the seven items you need to look the part.

Been there, got the T-shirt? Now souvenir jackets supersede a passport full of exotic stamps as the most desirable travelling companion. Originating in post-war Japan when American soldiers would have their jackets embellished with Japanese embroidery, the 2015 update — as seen as Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton and Valentino — comes in silky fabrics and blouson shapes. No need to send a postcard.

Briefcases: too executive. Rucksacks: too Cub Scouts. Introducing the new team leader: the ‘boardroom backpack’. Seriously. It will promote a pedestrian work suit into new cooler realms, but this navy leather one from Want Les Essentiels won’t scream ‘dad on a BMX’. It’s win-win.

Designers’ love affair with sportswear shows no sign of abating: zip-up track tops ruled the day at Agi & Sam, Gosha Rubchinskiy and Ami. Channel your inner Damon Albarn circa 1994 in Fred Perry’s monochrome offering, or rip up the rule book and go rogue in sports suiting à la Prada.

In 1996 we drooled over Leonardo DiCaprio's billowy printed silk shirt in Baz Luhrmann's film Romeo + Juliet. Now Valentino, Louis Vuitton and Gucci have embraced wide-bodied, half-sleeved versions. Wear buttoned-up and tucked into the season's new, voluminous trouser shape for a laid-back look that will score you serious style points.

Hang up your skinnies - this season's trouser of choice is high-waisted and wide-legged. 'Dance like you're Northern' was the prevailing message at Topman Designs where voluminous 1970s flares and nipped-in tanks recalled the hedonistic heights of Northern soul. Meanwhile, over at Dunhill, there were roomy wader-style bottoms and boxy chinos. Pair yours with a slim-fit tee and chunky shoes.

Thanks to Bottega Veneta, Versace and Marni, chunky sandals are emerging as one of the season's biggest menswear trends. Pavement-pound this summer in a strapping pair of Lanvin.

Men of Britain, rejoice. From streamlined parkas to the humble cagoule, you’ll be well equipped to face the elements this summer thanks to a host of brands placing practicality at the top of the agenda. Among the most functional is this all-weather technical raincoat (left) by Bally (£2,150; bally.co.uk).

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