– Luke Sampson, associate editor

Tonal Layering

This is perhaps the easiest spring trend to wear, mostly because it requires very little thought or planning. Yes, all-black has been a thing forever, and tonal navy is a look the FashionBeans staff turn to time and time again. But tonal layering in other colours have been cropping up here and there, with the likes of Brunello Cucinelli, Burberry and Cos leading the charge.

It’s not really rocket science this one. It’s spring, so opting for a layered outfit is a wise choice as it is, just ensure each of the layers, and maybe the trousers too, are in different shades of the same colour. Grey is a good place to start – you might wear a grey marl T-shirt, a dark grey overshirt and a charcoal parka, or perhaps you want to opt for beige or stone. Look to Burberry for that, which sent a bunch of models down its recent runways in various shades of granny’s favourite colour.

– Charlie Thomas, senior editor

Rugby Shirts & Street Preppy

Rugby shirts have been a cornerstone of preppy fashion for decades, but they haven’t been as evergreen in mainstream menswear as stablemates like varsity jackets or penny loafers. This season, their colourful, flattering stripes are everywhere – mainly because the obsession with nineties-style sportswear is going nowhere.

This is preppy dressing gone a little bit urban and streetwear, so ditch your old man’s quilted jacket and bootcut jeans. Instead, field your rugby shirt with other in-demand urban styles: skate trousers or mid-wash jeans and bucket hats or dad caps.

– Ian Taylor, editor-in-chief

Denim Redone

The old adage, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has real resonance in menswear. It’s the reason Ray-Ban Wayfarers are still the gold standard in stylish eyewear and why black will always be the new black. Of course it will, it’s black. Don’t mess with it.