When the cold fronts roll in and humidity drops, we fragile humans tend to quit sweating profusely and abruptly dry out – especially our skin and hair. That can leave the unprepared man itchy and frizzy and generally not feeling awesome about himself. Fear not! We’ve pillaged the expertise of Morgan Bolger, assistant manager of Barkers’ High Street Groom Room, to

GQ once called it the meanest colour in menswear. And with the cooler nights kicking in, mustard is back, bigtime. But how – and why – does a man wear a colour that’s not too far removed from rubber-ducky yellow? Read on… Mustard.

Not quite yellow, not quite brown, this great inbetweener has become not so much a fashion condiment as a staple. And while it’s fair to feel a bit twitchy about venturing into dijon, be assured: the shade that once registered

A hero item of any wardrobe, suits are often the most expensive too. Therefore its best to treat them with the utmost care. Suiting should generally be dry-cleaned, due to the complicated construction and finer fabric. Small stains can usually be tackled by spot cleaning with gentle soap or laundry detergent - wet the area in question and gentle scrub the stain with gentle laundry liquid (or soap) and a clean cloth before rinsing.

It’s important to avoid dry-cleaning

Some seriously stylish gentlemen are up for Academy Awards this year. Think beyond the well-cut dinner suit: when these guys dress for the biggest night in show business they don’t shy away from sparkle, colour – or scarves. Brace for a red carpet with swagger.

1. Mr Mahershala Ali (Best Supporting Actor)
Mr Ali could wear track pants to the Oscars and still walk that carpet like a boss. Instead he tends toward fine suiting with colourful flourishes

It's important to look after your leather goods. While they are hard-wearing, long-lasting and get better with age, they still need some care to help keep them going. 

For leather footwear, you’ll want to protect them before the first wear. You can find protective sprays in our shoe care section or at any good shoe store or repair shop near you. Keep your shoes clean- wipe them down after an unexpected trek through some mud,

It's important to take care of your linen so it sees out the end of summer and is ready again for the following one! Linen may be hardy, but it needs a bit of TLC to keep it fresh. Before you stow it away in a month or two, give it a good clean. Our tips below:

Derived from the flax plant, this fabric is renowned for its light, breathable and elegant nature - making it a favourite in summer as it keeps you cool in the heat, and looks stylish while doing so. Generally woven (although

This soft, breathable fabric is used for everything from our collared dress shirts to more casual items like T-shirts and shorts. A natural fibre, it comes from the cotton plant and is ideal in hot weather. It doesn’t retain odour as much as fabrics like synthetics, so you can usually go a bit longer between washes - something we recommend to minimise the environmental footprint of your garment. Another bonus? 100% cotton garments are less inclined to pill.

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