Our wardrobes have a story to tell. Open them up and there’s the shirt from that unforgettable party, the shoes from one of our most memorable holidays, and perhaps a cherished heirloom from a loved one. These stories we wear are reminders of special people and lovely times. Thus, clothes can hold particular significance as ways to understand and remember people, and to understand ourselves, too. We saw it played out (no spoilers) to devastating effect earlier this year in season two of The Last Of Us. In this way, what we wear can be more than just functional; it makes us feel. We spoke to five stylish men about some of the most treasured pieces in their wardrobes…

Were you dressing for Wimbledon, Glastonbury or even Fête de la Musique last month? Not to mention the menswear shows of Milan, Paris and Florence. Wherever the past month took you, the one thing no doubt dictating your wardrobe decisions was the temperature. It can be difficult to know what to wear in a heatwave. And while we had a good stab at answering this conundrum ourselves, other opinions are available. Take the guys featured below. Summer might mean fewer items of clothing, but these men knew how to make them count – and not a divisive flip-flop in sight.

Summer really is sport’s golden season. Longer days mean earlier runs, later tee times and the wholly unrealistic belief that you might finally utilise that outdoor gym in your local park. But to really get the most out of your seasonal sweat, your kit needs to work harder than ever – it should keep you cool, dry, supported and looking nothing like the kid at school who forgot his PE kit.

It would be quicker to name those who haven’t worn Manolo Blahnik shoes on the red carpet. From The Journal cover stars Theo James, Paul Mescal and Chiwetel Ejiofor to Leonardo DiCaprio and Colman Domingo, as well as rising stars such as Archie Madekwe and Omari Douglas – the list goes on. The reason? The word “icon” is thrown around a lot in the fashion industry, but the octogenarian designer is a true sartorial icon. From his own signature dapper suits to his beautifully crafted shoes, which he has been meticulously perfecting for over five decades.

Our wardrobes have a story to tell. Open them up and there’s the shirt from that unforgettable party, the shoes from one of our most memorable holidays, and perhaps a cherished heirloom from a loved one. These stories we wear are reminders of special people and lovely times. Thus, clothes can hold particular significance as ways to understand and remember people, and to understand ourselves, too. We saw it played out (no spoilers) to devastating effect earlier this year in season two of The Last Of Us. In this way, what we wear can be more than just functional; it makes us feel. We spoke to five stylish men about some of the most treasured pieces in their wardrobes…

Were you dressing for Wimbledon, Glastonbury or even Fête de la Musique last month? Not to mention the menswear shows of Milan, Paris and Florence. Wherever the past month took you, the one thing no doubt dictating your wardrobe decisions was the temperature. It can be difficult to know what to wear in a heatwave. And while we had a good stab at answering this conundrum ourselves, other opinions are available. Take the guys featured below. Summer might mean fewer items of clothing, but these men knew how to make them count – and not a divisive flip-flop in sight.