Every wardrobe needs a spring awakening, and this season brings an abundance of ways to refresh one’s attire. From graphic, patterned sweaters to shapely tailored suits, leading designers welcome the warmer weather with a wide array of standout styles that are at once classic and comfortable.
Denim-Style Jacket
This versatile piece can be worn over a shirt and slacks to the office or more casually over jeans and a T-shirt. Louis Vuitton suede jacket, $5,180, and suede polo, price upon request; Belvest silk pants, $1,395; Hermès Cape Cod Quantième steel-and-alligator watch, $5,350; Cartier 18-karat-white-gold bracelet, $6,800.
Statement Shirt
This essential delivers a splash of color. Isaia washed-suede shirt, $2,495; Louis Vuitton jersey shorts, $680; Hermès towel, $425, and Arceau Chrono steel-and-leather watch, $6,500; Dior Homme sterling-silver necklace, $780.
The “Broken Suit”
The designer Stefano Pilati—who was given free rein to reimagine Ermengildo Zegna’s Couture collection for spring—coined this term for a suit made with subtly different fabrics for the trousers and jacket. Ermenegildo Zegna Couture wool-and-mohair jacquard jacket with slim lapels and button-free cuffs, $6,995, extra-fine wool shirt, $750, and cotton scarf, $495; Hermès Arceau Le Temps Suspendu steel-and-alligator watch, $19,400.
Pastel Colors
Pale, seasonal color instantly renews any wardrobe. Giorgio Armani pink cotton-and-linen suit, $2,075; Ascot Chang cotton voile shirt, $240; Brunello Cucinelli cotton-and-silk pocket square, $165; Hermès Arceau watch in steel, copper, and alligator, $4,350.
Three-Piece Suit
Worn with or without the jacket, this classic is back in form-fitting new renditions. Ralph Lauren Purple Label wool suit, $4,495, vest (sold separately), $595, cotton shirt, $495, and silk tie, $215; Hermès Arceau Chrono steel-and-leather watch, $6,500.
Printed Polo Shirt
This is the simplest way to introduce color and pattern to a casual ensemble. Louis Vuitton jacquard polo, $625, and cotton bandana, $345 (sold as a set of two); Brioni cotton pants, $700; Santoni sneakers, $384; Hermès Cape Cod Quantième steel-and-alligator watch, $5,350.
Graphic Sweater
Bold knitwear—the perfect weekend choice—adds a sense of style to any outfit. Pringle of Scotland silk-and-cotton sweater, $550; Pal Zileri cotton pants, $248; Hermès Arceau Chrono steel-and-leather watch, $6,500.
Unlined Sport Coat
Perhaps the most versatile piece of the season, this spring standard not only is travel ready but also comes in wrinkle-resistant fabrics and softly structured silhouettes. Hermès linen-and-cotton jacket, $2,500, cotton mesh shirt, $790, cotton-and-linen pants, $820, and leather moccasins, $700; Stefano Ricci vegetal-fiber-palm Panama hat, price upon request.
Casual Jacket
This type of outerwear is the ideal lightweight topper for the season. Moorer blue nylon jacket, $1,050; Missoni cotton shirt, $490; Brunello Cucinelli linen pants, $565; Hermès leather belt, $640, and Arceau Le Temps Suspendu steel-and-alligator watch, $19,400; Dior Homme sterling-silver necklace, $780.
Relaxed Suit
Exceptional tailoring does not come at the cost of comfort when a suit is made in a stretch fabric. Gucci twill jersey jacket, $2,250, and pants, $585; Dior Homme cotton shirt, $730; Brunello Cucinelli cotton-and-silk pocket square, $165; Pal Zileri leather shoes, $498; Hermès Arceau Le Temps Suspendu steel-and-alligator watch, $19,400.
Sports Attire
At last, baggy athletic clothes have been tossed aside in favor of apparel suitable for a session on the court or a stroll on the beach. Kiton silk print jacket, $4,305, and silk swim trunks, $1,232; Hermès Arceau Le Temps Suspendu steel-and-alligator watch, $19,400; Dior Homme sterling-silver necklace, $780.
Bermuda Shorts
A sleek, slim cut lends polish to weekend wear. Pringle of Scotland cotton shorts, $995; Brioni cashmere-and-silk sweater, $1,200; Emporio Armani leather sneakers, $495; Hermès Cape Cod Quantième steel-and-alligator watch, $5,350.
RESOURCES
Ascot Chang
212.759.3333, www.ascotchang.com
Belvest
212.317.0460, www.belvest.com
Brioni
888.778.8775, www.brioni.com
Brooks Brothers
800.274.1815, www.brooksbrothers.com
Brunello Cucinelli
212.627.9202, www.brunellocucinelli.com
Cartier
800.227.8437, www.cartier.us
Dior Homme
800.929.3467, www.diorhomme.com
Ermenegildo Zegna
212.421.4488, www.zegna.com
Giorgio Armani/Emporio Armani
877.361.1176, www.armani.com
Gucci
877.482.2430, www.gucci.com
Hermès
800.441.4488, www.hermes.com
Isaia
212.245.3733, www.isaia.it
Kiton
212.813.0272, www.kiton.it
Louis Vuitton
866.884.8866, www.louisvuitton.com
Missoni
212.517.9339, www.missoni.com
Moorer
646.415.8925, www.moorer.it
Pal Zileri
212.751.8585, www.palzileri.com
Pringle of Scotland
Ralph Lauren
888.475.7674, www.ralphlauren.com
Santoni, available at Saks Fifth Avenue,
877.551.7257, www.saksfifthavenue.com
Stefano Ricci
212.371.3901, www.stefanoricci.com
212.359.0300, www.tomford.com
model: Philipp Schmidt, DNA Models
photographer’s assistant: Nicholas T. Gascoine
digital technician: Maxwell Mason
stylist’s assistant: Mark George
groomer: Leslie Aviles
captions: Christina Garofalo
The Location
Our final spring essential is a great getaway, which we found at Puerto Rico’s Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (www.ritzcarlton.com). Originally developed by Laurance Rockefeller, the resort was recently rebuilt and includes amenities such as a 5-acre spa to complement the natural splendor of its golden beaches and lush landscape.
