Debora Muller for Celine Spring 2011
Lara Stone for Calvin Klein Spring 2011
Anais Pouliot for Chacharel Spring 2011
"The world in the eyes of a classic minimalist knows none or little about prints, colors and embellishment. This is not to suggest that the movement lacks the ability to be creative. Instead, from the point of view of classic minimalists, the movement focuses on function, improvisation and purpose."
-Bianca Salonga
Being a minimalist myself, I am Far from disagreeing with Salonga. It's overused but very important and inspiring adage,"less is more", continues to be the daily mantra of numerous people and famous designers from all over the world throughout the years. This technique allows people to create brilliant garments using limited materials.Thus, minimalists are much more creative that those who are not.
Calvin Klein's Spring 2011 collection showcased airy and fluid masterpieces made of sheer fabrics in hushed colors that displayed grace and elegance which was a definite stroke of genius. Phoebe Philo, who has already mastered minimalism, continues to make to-lust-for and covetable pieces collection after collection. Her creation for Celine never fails to have the most basic garments and her signature two-toned pieces.
Chacharel's main inspiration for the Spring 2011 collection, colour blocking, was perfectly executed in the show. The candy-coloured dresses were such a refreshing view for the eyes while still maintaining the essence of minimalism in the collection.
From the elegant and flowy pieces to the one-toned pieces- minimalism has truly brought a new and exciting twist in the fashion industry. Fro decades, it has been the reason behind the rapid success of designers. Minimalism, no doubt, is a fashion ideology to be reckoned with.
Photos courtesy of: Style.com
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