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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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