Key fashion trends of the season: Men's neutral

Cashmere and silk jersey tunic, £1,060, double pleated wool trousers, £550, silk jumpsuit (worn underneath), £600, and sandals, £640 Neutral tones were big news at Yves Saint Laurent, where Stefano Pilati played around with luxe jersey and proportions. Loose layers and accents of contrasting fabrics make it both chic and relaxed. All by Yves Saint Laurent from ysl.com Photographer: Jason Hetherington Fashion Editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons Hair and makeup: Juliana Sergot Fashion assistant: Melanie Wilkinson Model: Charlie France At Models 1 Photograph: Jason Hetherington Photograph: guardian.co.uk Top, £45 The key to the neutral look is relaxed fabrics. This top is the perfect layering piece for your summer wardrobe. Wear over a longer vest with jersey trousers and thong sandals From cosstores.com Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Top, £16 This top is a steal. Even better, you get two for one as the scarf is included From topman.com Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Top, £89 This top is a dead ringer for Yves Saint Laurent at a fraction of the price. If head-to-toe grey is too much, wear it with black tailored shorts for a cool summer look By Complex Geometries from bstorelondon.com Photograph: Rui Silva/PR Photograph: Rui Silva/guardian.co.uk Cardigan, £225 If you only had 10 things in your wardrobe, one should be a grey cardigan: it's failsafe and will help you out of many a sartorial hole From margarethowell.co.uk Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Shirt, £225 The collaboration between industrial and product designer Kenneth Grange (his designs include pens for Parker pen and food mixers for Kenwood) and Margaret Howell has produced the perfect grey shirt. It's all in the collar shape and tiny detail. We approve By Kenneth Grange for Margaret Howell from margarethowell.co.uk Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Vest, £30 This vest is a wardrobe staple, whether you layer under a jersey or slip on under a tonal shirt. Finish the look with a relaxed pair of shorts and a straw hat From allsaints.com Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Trousers, £45 If draping and layering is not your bag, then opt for classic grey trousers and a relaxed cotton shirt From cosstores.com Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Trousers, £155 Grey trousers make a welcome addition to your summer wardrobe. For a relaxed look, roll up the bottoms and wear with a pair of neutral pumps By MHL from margarethowell.co.uk Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Hat, £130 This neutral trend is all about mixing greys with taupes and tonal shades. This painted hat is doing all the work for you By Costume National from brownsfashion.com Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Scarf, £45 An artfully draped scarf is a shortcut to this look. Wear with a grey T-shirt and faded grey denims From allsaints.com Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Lace-up pumps, £89 A simple but stylish footwear option for your summer neutrals By 1971 Reiss from reiss.co.uk Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk Loafers, £19.99 There is something rather elegant about suede loafers - they smack of decadence and a louche lifestyle. These H&M ones are especially pleasing on the pocket. It goes without saying: wear them barefoot with rolled-up chinos From hm.com Photograph: PR Photograph: guardian.co.uk