As the weather warms up for summer, our male models have been working what is perhaps the epitome of summer fashion – shorts.

Sure, Tom Ford said that shorts on men are “never appropriate” except on the tennis court or beach, but we say otherwise and it seems the British public agrees!

This April, Marks & Spencer has seen shorts sales soaring, with men across the nation stocking up.

Tony O’Connor, Head of Menswear Design at M&S says of the trend: “The catwalks were awash with shorts for men for spring/summer 2011. The chino short is the perfect on-trend item when worn with a nautical striped blazer and polo for a sharp summer look.

“Strong sales of shorts at M&S prove that they are an essential item to the summer wardrobes of many men across the nation.”

So gentleman, we at Talent Management give you the go ahead to embrace shorts and get those legs out for the summer!