If you’re tired of staring into a sea of basic blue jeans, it’s time to give your closet a well-deserved refresh! Lately, we’ve been gravitating toward bolder denim styles — brighter washes, fun ...

This is an edition of the weekly newsletter Pattern Grading, GQ global style director Noah Johnson’s no-holds-barred view on contemporary menswear, the culture of fashion, and how to get dressed now.

When it comes to pretty clothes, I am like a kid in a candy store. I find it impossible not to be enthusiastic. I never mastered a true fashion editor’s ability to look at beautiful runway shows with ...