It’s time to bring out the big guns, be it statement making shirts, saucy accessories, or supersized backpacks that can practically fit an entire borough, because this spring, bold is the new black

by ARCHANA AITHAL ROSE

AHEAD OF THE CURVE
Whether you use hats to shield your face from the sun or to add a sense of je ne sais quoi to your spring wardrobe, these head-turners are here to make a statement. From fedoras to baseball caps, buckes to crochets, get ahead of the season’s most coveted accessory with our winning selection.

Fendi Brown Fabric Hat
The humble fisherman’s hat gets an update in Fendi’s reversible style with a blue inner side and an FF motif-printed technical fabric exterior. $490, fendi.com

Keith and James Men’s King Fedora Hat
Always on trend, the classic fedora gets even more gravitas in an electric tiger orange with a signature red brim and grosgrain band with button. $500, neimanmarcus.com

Versace Jeans Couture Men’s Camo Print Logo Baseball Hat
An adjustable strap-back, camoprint baseball cap with an embroidered couture logo featuring a paneled crown makes for a swell new addition to your everyday luxe athleisure ensemble. $125, neimanmarcus.com

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LEADER OF THE PACK
Big backpacks epitomize a man who’s ready for all emergencies. Rendered in luxurious leather or packed with technical smarts, our season’s swashbuckling selection spans the work-leisure axis and is here to prime you for world domination.

Giorgio Armani Backpack in Paisley Fabric with Leather Insert
Expertly crafted in an ergonomic design, Armani’s backpack made in paisley fabric is technically superb with lots of side zip pockets, a roomy interior compartment, outer leather pocket, and adjustable straps with buckle fastenings. $1,995, armani.com

Tom Ford Buckley Oversized Backpack
This slick, James Bond-approved backpack in caramel-colored leather with adjustable straps, Tom Ford embossed leather zip pull, and shiny gold hardware is sure to smarten up your everyday style. $6,250, tomford.com

MCM Stark Backpack in Visetos Mix Cognac
Nail your return-to-work vibe with a striking color block monogram backpack in multicolored visetos coated canvas featuring a matte black metal logo on the front and a roomy two-way zippered soft cotton twill interior with an open pocket and sleeve for your laptop. $950, mcmworldwide.com

YOU GOTH THIS
Since its inception in 2001, Robert Graham has been delivering a strong line of well-cut jeans, jackets, chinos, tees, and button-downs in expertly mixed prints infusing embroidery, trims, and bespoke details. This year, the brand decided to double down on its fashion-forward aesthetic with the rebel-inspired Spring-Summer 2021 collection. Leaning toward a more goth look, a bold skull motif recurring all through the collection was juxtaposed with the freshness of a floral print in the brand’s statement shirts. Bold graphic print tees, reversible bombers, and sporty polos make for versatile wardrobe classics with ample scope to layer, while the skull motif makes a subtle splash in standout accessories to complete the unmistakable image of a city slicker. robertgraham.com