Key fashion trends of the season: Men's shorts

Shirt, £192, rope belt, £228, and shorts, from £278 Inspired by the hot climate of Sicily, Domenico Dolce and Stepfano Gabbana contrasted the sharp suits in their collection with a 'Sunday best' shirt and relaxed shorts held up by a rope belt. This summer is all about smart shorts All from dolcegabbana.it Photographer: Kevin Foord Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Photographer's assistant: Roger Bool Model: Josh Parkinson at selectmodel.com Shot on location at The Historic Dockyard Chatham , Kent, a unique maritime heritage destination with galleries, attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore – open every day from 10am Photograph: Kevin Foord Shorts, £24.99 For a more relaxed feel, wear a crisp T-shirt and espadrilles with these fine checked city shorts. No socks required! From republic.co.uk Photograph: PR Shorts, £90 For preppy cool add a casual shirt, canvas brogues and finish your look with a canvas messenger bag From youmustcare.com Photograph: PR Shorts, £25.95 We love a man in pastels. If you're feeling daring, style with a colourful T-shirt and leather thong sandals From gap.eu Photograph: PR Shorts, £30 For ultimate supper cool, team these shorts with a white jersey top and blazer and accessorise with a robe belt From topman.com Photograph: PR Shorts, £45 Navy blue shorts are a wardrobe staple. Remember, it's all in the cut. The stylist's favourite, Cos, knows the meaning of the word understated From cosstores.com Photograph: PR Shorts, £90 For a fresh summer look, these are the perfect shorts. Style with a striped top or white shirt and sandals - an ice-cool drink and sea view are optional By Polo Ralph Lauren from net-a-porter.com Photograph: PR Shorts, £60 These shorts are pitch perfect. Create a strong look with a contrasting colour top or work a preppy look with jumper and shirt By J Crew from net-a-porter.com Photograph: PR Shorts, £56 These multi-plaid patch shorts will work with anything from a T-shirt to a soft knit, perfect for your summer hols By Penfield from my-wardobe.com Photograph: PR Shorts, £28 For a smarter summer look, invest in fine striped shorts, worn with a fine knit polo shirt and leather sandals From burton.co.uk Photograph: PR Shorts, £89 We love these bold check, longer line side pocket shorts - they're ahead of the game for next season's golf-inspired trend, as seen at Prada. Wear with a simple white shirt and plain pumps From shop.bstorelondon.com Photograph: PR