Prints! Patterns! Colors! Clash combinations you'll be compelled to wear from now on

A powerful challenger to minimalism — long regarded as a styling formula — has arrived. It's an unapologetically loud, flaunting mix of prints, patterns, and colors!

Copenhagen 2027 S/S. Photographed by Acielle/StyleDuMonde

1990s minimalism emerged like an antidote in a fashion world where new trends constantly appear and evaporate. Everyone fell for styling that paired a perfect white T-shirt, straight jeans, and a single sweater with various items. Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's cool charm helped make minimalism a stylish dressing formula.

But in recent years, the streets around fashion-week venues have been swept by waves of clashing colors and patterns, moving beyond monotonous black and white. Street style that pairs geometric prints with animal prints, or combines red with green to assemble striking elements full of personality, has captured attention. In the face of unique, playful mix-and-match looks, seasons and trends no longer matter — it's become common to wear tartan and florals year-round. Is the era of following a formula passing, replaced by a feast of patterns, textures, and colors?

Of course there are some practical tips for this kind of styling. When wearing multiple patterns together, vary their scales so the patterns don't feel like they're fighting each other. It's also worth noting stylists' advice to keep the color tones harmonious or to use neutral-toned accessories to balance the look.

Still, there is no single rule for wearing prints, patterns, and colors. The way of combining seemingly mismatched elements to make them look good depends on an indescribable charm that can't be summed up in one sentence. We've gathered street-style photos that perfectly illustrate this. Take courage and pick up hints below — give it a bold try!

Copenhagen 2027 S/S. Photographed by Acielle/StyleDuMonde

Paris 2025 F/W Menswear. Photographed by Phil Oh

Paris 2025 F/W Menswear. Photographed by Phil Oh

Paris 2027 S/S Menswear. Photographed by Phil Oh

New York 2026 F/W. Photographed by Phil Oh

New York 2025 F/W. Photographed by Phil Oh

Milan 2018 F/W. Photographed by Phil Oh

New York 2025 F/W. Photographed by Phil Oh

New York 2019 S/S Menswear. Photographed by Phil Oh

New York 2025 F/W. Photographed by Phil Oh

Stockholm 2027 S/S. Photographed by Acielle/StyleDuMonde

New York 2026 S/S. Photographed by Phil Oh

New York 2026 S/S. Photographed by Phil Oh

London 2026 S/S. Photographed by Phil Oh

Paris 2025 F/W Menswear. Photographed by Phil Oh

Paris 2026 F/W. Photographed by Phil Oh

Published: August 6, 2026

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