This year we say less is more | Why it's worth adding elegant minimalism to your looks

This year we say less is more | Why it's worth adding elegant minimalism to your looks

What does "less is more" mean? A quick translation will give us the following translation "less is more", but for us, who are involved in fashion, what does this English phrase cut for us?

We are being cut and trimmed, as for the next season, Spring/Summer '24, minimalism comes to redefine our wardrobe and everything we knew so far. How? Through a renewed perspective and a very modern mood, experimenting with seemingly contrasting textures, shades, and combinations, and the result captivates attention for all the right reasons. So, looking at our wardrobe, this year we will say "less is more"!

The new wave of minimalism comes as a natural evolution of quiet luxury, an aesthetic based on well-crafted pieces with shades that exude prestige and self-confidence, and with which it is difficult to make stylistic mistakes. Minimalism in style imposes clean lines, simple designs, and strict cuts on basic pieces. Timelessness and elegance are two concepts deeply ingrained in its DNA, while "excess" and "noise" are absent from its vocabulary. The result of every minimalist ensemble must be effortlessly elegant and above all, calm and serene. The similarities between the two aesthetics are evident, and we are not surprised by the impending rise of the latter.

What does the new minimalism have to offer to your wardrobe?

The new minimalism takes what has been discussed above and gives it a more attractive and magnetic look. Statement shades and interesting combinations have conquered the catwalks and now street style. Read below how to add a touch of interesting minimalism to your next outfits.

Wear an eccentric jewelryPut aside for a while the combinations of stacked earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets and choose only one dynamic voluminous piece of jewelry. Statement earrings, heavy metallic bracelets, or cocktail rings steal the show in the most elegant minimalist outfits on the catwalks for the next season. Such jewelry set the flashes of photographers on fire in the following collections: Zimmermann, Bottega Veneta, Versace, Ferragamo, and Schiaparelli.

Wear an outerwear in the most unexpected shade | Whether it's the trench coat, the long wool coat, the shearling jacket, or the blazer, make sure it has a bold shade, such as yellow or green. Pay attention to the rest of the outfit having a uniform monochrome in a neutral tone, so that the stylistic balance is maintained. The fresh minimalistic look, as you will see from the suggestions, wants to focus the gaze on one piece. It imposes stylistic dynamism in a discreet way, as Loewe and Tory Burch did.

Transparencies and feathers with knits and leather | Minimalism imposes an elegant uniformity, as it desires a twist, and this comes through combinations of different textures or fabrics, as shown on the catwalks of Prada, 16Arlingto, Brandon Maxwell, and Bevza. You can combine a transparent dress with an oversized knitted cardigan in the same shades. You can combine a leather skirt and trench coat with a top that features feathers or transparencies. The possibilities are endless, and it's time to experiment with your wardrobe!      

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