Wear something that really makes you stand out - Royal Jubilee fashion

Not the best video ever, but Her Majesty the Queen, on her barge during the Jubilee Pageant, can be seen clearly among the suits and uniforms - a lesson in dressing intelligently for us all?

How can a man of style celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and London Olympics?

We are now celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee here in the United Kingdom. With a token apology to overseas readers, I have been thinking about what is available to a man of style who wishes to celebrate. I don't think we can be coy about this; these events happen rarely and seldom coincide with a local Olympic Games! Here are a few of my favourite items.

Herman Miller Aeron office chair

Barbour for John Lewis dog coat

John Lewis ironing board

John Lewis storage trunk

Barbour

John Lewis

Asos

Barbour

Rhino GB

Play.com

Vivienne Westwood

And a present for the wife, girlfriend, daughter - some wristwarmers from Brora -

Patriotic style for the Queen's jubilee - Fashion and the Flag, Brighton Museum

The exhibition in Brighton, Fashion and the Flag, celebrates the Diamond Jubilee and London Olympics. On display are outfits from the best of British designers including Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Jasper Conran, John Rocha, Alice Temperley, Stephen Jones, Barbour and Doctor Martens. It runs from 3rd May to 25th November at the Fashion & Style Gallery, Brighton Museum

All this got me thinking about what might be available to a man of style who wishes to celebrate these historic events. I'll cover that in another post!

Dress by Jasper Conran - Image copyright Paul Grove