There was a time, not too long ago, when if you picked up a men’s style magazine, you couldn’t move for features on icons like Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and John F Kennedy. Fair enough. These guys had impeccable taste, it’s true, but they are all American and they’re also dead. We’re biased here at FashionBeans, because we’re based in London, but we think that menswear’s spiritual home is right here in the UK – and quite frankly, no one needs to look to the past or overseas for inspiration.

Forgive us for being so bold, but British men are looking good right now. There is currently a legion of dapper Brits of different ages and backgrounds rocking clothes in continually diverse ways. If you want to look carefree, chilled or approachable, super suited and booted or wear stampede-worthy streetwear, these are the gentlemen that we’re currently holding up as deserving of your respect and emulation. So, nick the best bits and ditch the rest and prepare for a wardrobe refresh.

Alex Turner

Style chameleon Alex Turner changes up his look as often as he brings out a new track. Mod? Check. Greaser? Check. Nineties Brit Pop? Check. If you like his style, you should be scouring thrift stores for the perfect vintage leather jacket, western style buckle belt and Levi’s denim jacket.

You’ll need a collection of Wayfarers and tight black jeans that are so inky they’ve clearly never seen the inside of a washing machine, plus a skinny suit and ankle boots from whichever label Hedi Slimane is currently designing. Start saving.

David Gandy

David Gandy may owe a little something to a tiny pair of white Speedos, but his natural sartorial habitat is a Savile Row three-piece. Some people in the public eye slavishly follow trends to stay current, but you’ll never see Gandy busting out the latest Off-White hook up.