The jacket always outranks pants, shirt, and tie; the busier the pattern, the plainer the rest of your outfit should be. On Coster-Waldau: Two-button linen-silk-and-wool jacket ($1,295), cotton ...

Two-button wool-and-cashmere suit ($5,495), cotton shirt ($460), and silk tie ($195) by Ralph Lauren Purple Label; ralphlauren.com. Leather shoes ($1,290) by Louis Vuitton; louisvuitton.com .

Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton ads show purple wool/cashmere pea coats, suited Hugo Boss boys wear purple ties and scarves, Perry Ellis lads look like they've never been happier in purple blazers.

Jack Nicholson's Purple Joker Suit From Tim Burton's 'Batman' Is up for Auction: With a starting bid of $65,000 USD.

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