He’s likely to own several pairs of New Balance and Saucony runners, alongside some contemporary Maison Martin Margiela hi-tops, Nike Airs or a set of Valentino camo treads:

• Valentino Full Leather Camo Trainers
• New Balance 574 Nature Pack Trainers
• Nike Pegasus 83 Suede And Mesh Sneakers
• Saucony Men’s Navy Blue Grid 9000 Sneakers
• New Balance 996 Suede And Leather Sneakers
• Maison Martin Margiela Patent-leather Suede And Twill High Tops

Accessories

The Creative Urbanite may favour a streamlined folio to stow his essential tablet and smart phone, with brands such as Zara and Want Les Essentiels De La Vie on the cards:

• Oppermann London Goswell Black Leather Briefcase
• Want Les Essentiels De La Vie Peretola Foldable Leather-trimmed Canvas Pouch
• Comme Des Garçons Embossed-leather Pouch

Lookbook Inspiration

Final Word

Even though we’ve only covered two dress codes so far – and we promised four – it’s already glaringly obvious that kitting yourself out for the modern office is a more complex affair than it once was.

In part two, we’ll be taking a look at a further two sartorial office types: The Modern Media Exec and the Professional Gadabout. Make sure you check back tomorrow and tell us which one of our gents you relate to most in the comments section below…