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Print Ain't Dead: How to Pull Off Mixed Patterns This Spring

There’s never been a better time to unleash the bolder side of the menswear spectrum.

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This feature originally appears in Complex's April/May issue.

After so many seasons of embracing minimalism, menswear is finally having fun again. There’s nothing wrong with dressing on the straight and narrow, but adding the right plaid, floral, stripe, or tie-dye item to your ’fit can take it from snooze to steez. Here’s how to pull off some of the season’s best patterned gear, paired with other must-have pieces for a solid (and not-so-solid) wardrobe.

Photography: Christelle De Castro

Grooming: Michael Moreno

Market Editor: Mitsu Tsuchiya

Fashion Editor: Matthew Henson

Jacket by Longjourney

$3,160, maxfieldla.com



Sweatshirt by Alternative

$88, alternativeapparel.com

Pants by Joe’s

$225, joesjeans.com

Shoes by Tiger of Sweden

$254, tigerofsweden.com

Hat by Obey Clothing

$32, obeyclothing.com



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Shirt by Mark McNairy New Amsterdam

$233, eastdane.com

Pants by H&M

$40, hm.com

Sneakers by Vans

$70, vans.com

Hat by Woolrich Woolen Mills

$75, woolrich.com

Sweatshirt by Raey

$197, matchesfashion.com



Jumpsuit by Whistles

$470, whistles.com

Shoes by Karen Gallo

$395, karen-gallo.com

Hat by Très Bien

$60, tres-bien.com



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Trousers by Kent and Curwen

Price upon request, kentandcurwen.com

Coat by Marni

$1,610, barneys.com

Shirt by Pyer Moss

$150, owennyc.com

Sneakers by Marni

$610, mrporter.com

Sunglasses by Marni

$480, marni.com

Sweatpants by Timo Weiland

$215, timoweiland.com

Jacket by Our Legacy

$350, ourlegacy.se

Shirt by Cocurata

$280, cocurata.com

Sneakers by Greats

$59, greats.com

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Shirt by Acne Studios

$360, acnestudios.com

Pants by Tourne de Transmission

$215, tournedetransmission.com

Shoes by Adieu

$591, adieu-paris.com

Hat by Acne Studios

$380, acnestudios.com

Sweater by Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane

$1,190, ysl.com



Jeans by Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane

$475, ysl.com

Shoes by Robert Clergerie

$550, robertclergerie.com

Hat by Etudes-Studio

$263, etudes-studios.com

Eyeglasses by Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane

$338, solsticesunglasses.com



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Trousers by Paul Smith

$845, paulsmith.co.uk

Shirt by H&M

$35, hm.com

Sneakers by Vans

$80, vans.com

Sunglasses by Garrett Leight California Optical

$315, garrettleight.com

Parka by Julien David

$1,269, newyork.doverstreetmarket.com

Shirt by Trés Bien

$50, tres-bien.com

Pants by Jack Henry New York

$250, jackhenrynewyork.com

Shoes by Jimmy Choo

$750, jimmychoo.com

Socks by Falke

$30, sockhopny.com

Hat by Obey Clothing

$32, obeyclothing.com

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Shirt by The Fourness

$356, goodhoodstore.com

Jeans by CMMN SWDN

$110, peggandson.com

Shoes by Clarks

$140, clarksusa.com

Jacket by Topman

$300, topman.com

Shirt by Stone

$295, stonenewyork.com

Jeans by A.P.C.

$235, apc.fr

Shoes by Fred Perry

$190, bdgastore.com

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Sweatpants by Y-3

$645, y-3.com

Jacket by Converse Jack Purcell

$189, converse.com

Shirt by Michael Stars

$68, michaelstars.com

Shoes by Opening Ceremony

$220, openingceremony.us

Windbreaker by Saturdays NYC

$250, saturdaysnyc.com

Pants by Vince

$245, vince.com

Sneakers by Z Zegna

$395, zegna.com

Hat by Han Kjøbenhavn

$65, hankjobenhavn.com

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Shirt by Sandro

$235, sandro-paris.com

Jeans by Naked and Famous Denim

$140, revolveclothing.com

Shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood

$835, nicholaskirkwood.com

Sunglasses by Garrett Leight California Optical

$315, garrettleight.com

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