If the word nautical makes you think of bad fancy dress, fear not, Topman have come up with a twist on the sailor theme. London designer. Marcus Lupfer has introduced a new range of lightweight sweaters to Topman which come in a range of colours including blue, grey and khaki. The sweaters are all one colour but the sleeves are either striped or there is a stripy panel sewn to the hem. The shape is classic but the style is different enough to get you noticed. This summer, the look on the street is totally Americana, so look out for the wide check plaid shirt where buttons have been swapped for funky poppers. Blue is a key colour for boy’s fashion this year so you’ll find shirts in various shades of blue. Checked shirts look great with long shorts and a baseball cap or for the more daring, buttoned up with a white short sleeved polo shirt on top.

Continuing on the American theme, thin nylon bomber jackets are back this summer. Some brands have added their own touches to the jackets with images such as eagles embroidered on the arms. Snap them up fast, I predict they are going to be big! The Trucker hat has competition this summer in the shape of the rounder, less meshy, shorter peaked baseball cap. Look out for hats with various American logos and symbols on. This new style hat comes in slightly tamer colours than the Trucker, so if you stick to khaki, beige and white it will be easy to match your cap with any look or style. The summer, shorts have matured, no longer can you get away with bleached white micro short Pumas, this year’s shorts finish mid-calf, or at least reach knee-length. The best colours to go for are khaki, brown and black. For a punk rock look you can accessorise with a wallet chain and a band t-shirt.