I believe there is a common misconception that minimalism has to be boring, quite basic, and trend-empty. As I consider myself a minimalist for the past ten years, I was inspired to create a wardrobe that is timeless and, yes, simple, but that also leaves room for interpretation and creativity. As we slowly move toward September, fashion month, and (more importantly) Autumn-Winter dressing, that got me thinking – how can I interpret some fall fashion trends into my refined wardrobe, without compromising my integrity and personal style? If I integrate a little trend, does that mean that I have to completely change my entire wardrobe and way I approach dressing?
As I played around in my closet, The Strokes blasting, I realized that working trends into my style doesn’t have to mean compromising anything. It just means that I have to shop smart and utilize different elements to my advantage. I have separated each ‘trend’ category into subcategories—dressing the trend ‘full throttle’ as I like to call it – that is, really making the trend speak while the accessories do minimal talking, and then dressing the trend ‘subtly’ which you can guess means quite the opposite – letting accessories whisper the trend while the clothing is grounded. Let’s dive in…
