Winter Blues!

We've just crawled out from what felt like a Siberian winter, a time when the (fashion conscious) male population of London fell victim to the evil hands of practicality and wept as we unenthusiastically tied the laces on THOSE sporty white trainers and cobbed-webbed wellington boots; disobeying the gospel according to fashion in order to avoid frostbite and hypothermia. However, as the last bits of ice begin to melt and the temperature rises a couple of bars, try adding a splash of blue to your footwear collection instead of wearing your conventional tanned brogues or black boots. There’s plenty of deep hued numbers that’ll give you that clean, fresh look in preparation for warmer times. Pair with a light coloured chino or clean-cut trouser with brightly coloured socks (orange and red look particularly good) for that dandyish pop. And remember... you don't want the colour to fade or the suede to ruin so wear protection...  cheeky.

shoes from top to bottom. Acne Desert High Suede Boots, £330. Mark McNairy contrast sole suede loafers, £245. Mark McNairy Suede Derby Buck Shoes, £195. All available at www.mrporter.co.uk. Office suede protection spray, £4.50. Pantone chunky orange socks, £10, available at www.asos.co.uk. Biscotti skinny trousers, £34, available at www.Topman.co.uk