Minimalism S/S 06

[Kimkhuu]

I didn't think of the proenza schouler brand as minimalism....... those guys can pass anything nowadays..... them, against industrialisation...... look who's talking.... god, those guys have the vogue/anne wintour support team to back them up the whole time..... who are they to say that..... they rely 1000% on those folks from vogue..... the have a sort of semi good taste that translates awfully on to the runway......

those guys if they think they're doing minimalism haven't got A SINGLE clue of what it is.. man they're lost........

anyway, they're just too funny! I can't believe they said that......

 

[polka_dot]

I love colors, but I love minimalism's clean lines too.

 

[travolta]

i like minimalism when it's minimal in price. as in i can't believe that designer white tunic is actually inexpensive! wait, it should be because it's just a white tunic. or with minor embellishments such as in a curious extra pair of sleeves ?? because it's actually a t-shirt/ cardigan/ spring jacket. yea.

now that's modern! ;P

 

[polka_dot]

So true though!

 

[wildcard]

Most of it I adore, but some gives me flashback to late 90's space'ish minimalism crap with "hi-tech fabrics" and stupid pockets and stuff all over the clothes. I used to looove my ankle-length skirt in some stiff polyester-sort of fabric, with a puchy pocket on the front. I paired it with platform shoes, like Buffalo's. Forgive me.


All I'm saying is that feminine, delicate minimalism I love, but weird shapes and fabrics à la late 90's; no thanks.

 

[Little Star]

Some examples of minimalism that I like. Taken from style.com
pic 1 - Calvin Klein
pic 2 - United Bamboo
pic 3 - Sinha Stanic

 

[Kimkhuu]

Little Star, please do not post pics that are not from the season mentionned in the thread title, which says S/S 06, some of your pics are from past seasons like the Chanel one. They will be deleted. Also, please post the DESIGNER's name.

 

[Kimkhuu]

Sophia Kolosaki S/S 06
Source: style.com

 

[Kimkhuu]

Lanvin S/S 06
Source: style.com

 

[.francesca]

yay! minimalism is my middle name! love this thread, thank you everyone!

i will post some of my favorite examples soon.

 

[.francesca]

here are some! a few of my favorites from the season here.

veronique branquinho

style.com

 

[sssanguine]

I'm the type of girl who goes out and people say, "do you think you have enough necklaces on?" and i don't feel right if i don't have a belt of some sort. I would like minimalism maybe if it looked more grungy-partied all night-so i just put on this dirty oversized teeshirt as a dress on-and i don't have time to acessorize because i have to go-type thing. I'm really into the United Bamboo pic in post 86.

 

[Kimkhuu]

^ Good point sssanguine.

I personally feel Minimalism has more to do with the way the garment is made..... the plain chicness behind it.... It can still go with a few accessories, but they must be kept to a MINIMAL....

 

[Erin]

Actually, I have to say, minimalism is my fashion philosophy... so this right on par for me.

 

[Kimkhuu]

^ Me too, I never really wear any jewelry... ...and hair/makeup kept to a minimal (only a ponytail will do).... and dark colors, no detailing on my clothes ever.....

 

[fab_fifties_fille]

It's strange I have become alot more minimalistic lately, block colours, minimal jewellery (I'm totally out of my dangly earrings at the moment and wear diamante/pearl studs) alot of black too, and I've been wearing my wrist length black leather gloves alot lately, with black cardigans etc. I wear them until I start to feel pretensious, they always make me feel slightly devious.

I'm loving minimalism right now

 

[Erin]

^ Me too, I never really wear any jewelry... ...and hair/makeup kept to a minimal (only a ponytail will do).... and dark colors, no detailing on my clothes ever.....

Kimkhuu, I'm with you on the jewelry. Rarely do I wear earings or a necklace, even when I'm heading out for the night. It feels crowded. I don't do up my hair too often, curled once in a while when I want a change, and I do wear makeup, but it's often very understated. And I'm a huge fan of the nude lip.

I adore dark colors, but I also have many lighter ones in my closet, as well. It's important for me to have some color, but I think the basic thing for me are clean cuts and shapes. I don't like busy-ness at all.

 

[.francesca]

i very much embrace the minimalist fashion philosophy. i also call it "low-maintenance"

 

[utopia]

ditto, francesca.

 

[purechris]

years ago I got a flyer stuck on my windshield that said:

MINIMALISM IT'S THE LEAST YOU CAN DO

I've always wanted to have that on a tshirt