Minimalism in ’09 is nothing like minimalism in the 90’s. Designers aren’t afraid to experiment with texture and fabrics, such that spare dressing is anything but boring, with fab cutouts, folds, and color. Witness the modern minimalism on the runways. First photo: Serge Leblon via fotodecadent; runway photos via style.com except where noted.
BCBG Max Azria
Brian Reyes; this and next via nymag.com
Chado Ralph Rucci
Commuun, via Paris Vogue
Derek Lam
Giambattista Valli
Giles
Isaac Mizrahi pre-fall
Jil Sander
Narciso Rodriguez pre-fall
Victoria Beckham, via nymag.com 
Alice + Olivia sequin pencil dress, at standardstyle.com.
D&G satin sheath; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.
Markus Lupfer Eva studded felt dress.
Jil Sander sculpted wool crepe dress.
Preen Swoosh silk dress.
Jonathan Saunders satin sleeveless shift, at theOutnet.com.
Tibi strapless dress; this and next three at shopbop.com.
Deal of the Day 1: T by Alexander Wang long sleeve dress, $87.
Torn by Ronny Kobo long one-shoulder dress.
Deal of the Day 2: BB Dakota tangerine Shirley dress, $70 at Chickdowntown.com.
Black Halo Jackie O dress, at shoplaonline.com.
Rick Owens wool leather-sleeved coat, at net-a-porter.com.What does minimalism mean to you this fall, darlings?
xoxox,
CC
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75 comments:
Hey there. Great post. I hope you've been having a wonderful weekend. Take care. Cheers!
I really quite like the Chado Ralph Rucci. It's so simple it's splendrous! :)
The Jackie O dress all the way, but add a spot of pearls. Classic!
Hope you are having a great weekend CC! Love the BCBG Max Azria Dress!
Not my fave style but def suit anything kitchy things = my style! Mhmmmmm... <3
XoXo
LOVE this post...
Enjoy your Sunday Carrie!!
xo Laura
I love all these pieces. So simple and yet so classy. :)
Ooooh gorgeous! Love this post once again darling!
xxx
Nice post sweetie!
GORGEOUS!!!! I love that pic of the model in that black dress & black peep-toe pumps. Awesome post!!
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OMG, everything here is gorgeous! Love the Jackie O dress though!!!
minimalism - probably means i'll be back in my skinny jeans with boots and a basic tee. and i'm accessorizing with big pendants lately...
This I so totally love. I'm a minimalist myself, sometimes I know I tend to be boring. But I just love the minimal look. Thanks for sharing! Hugs!
Hi CC, all these designs bring to my mind Victoria Beckham's first collection:) I quite like her simple, sleek lines...
Lovely picks! My fave is BCBG!
This is the kind of fashion High WASPs like. Where the design imperative is built in, vs. added on.
For me, minimalism means sticking with the classics. I'm trying to buy more basic pieces that will last. Then I'll get trendy with accessories!
dat Brian Reyes dress speaks to me :o]
Great selection, Carrie! I adore the ladylike style!
xxxx
I LOVE this style. Everything appeals here.
Love these looks...so "grown up" chic.
Narciso always gets it right! I love admiring designs this style, although I almost never dress like this myself!
preciosos vestidos!
no sabria con cual de todos qedarme!:)
1besitooo
Valli is pure perfection! x
definitely one of my favourite trends, even though i'm pretty much the epitome of maximalism ;)
xo,
SORINO
such fabulous styles and shapes. i want it all!
I love the shapes. Those dresses are drop-dead gorgeous! :)
Adore the orange shift! Lovely.
thanks for your sweet comment!
XOXO
C'
Thanks for yesterdays lace piece Carrie. So many good looks today, for so fortunate girls with figures that can withstand very close inspection for flaws ... I suppose I still love the Alice + Olivia though...
Girl can dream ....
Thanks! Petra
LOVE the Black Halo dress! Fantastic selections.
Hope you're having a great weekend!
xx
I love minimalistic styles on others, but not myself. I feel to bare and plain. ;)
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Love the cutout dresses! So innovative.
And as always, thanks for continuing to stop by my blog, I love your comments!
Happy Sunday!
Oh I love modern minimalism and can't wait for the Jil Sander collaboration with Unqlo at end of month.
these are great!
These dresses are gorgeous! lovelovelove.
Love all thses dresses, very matur yet beautiful!
XOXOXO
Libby
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Gorgeous. I love Raf Simons for Jil Sander's take on it... So looking forward to the Uniqlo collab. Xxxc
Love the Halo and Victoria Beckham dresses. They are so feminine and sexy without being over the top.
great blog great post!
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Beatufiul examples ! Today I found a word to describe this trend (minimalistic 2009): midimalistic. It sounds stupid but it kinda describe my idea xD
I love these minimalistic pieces. I am in love with that Giambattista Valli one. So elegant and classy.
Minimalist = elegant when well done, think Audrey Hepburn in a black dress.
Have a wonderful week Carrie
xoxox
Sylvie
Just proves less is always more.
Ahh! Modern minimalism.. Music in my ears! I'm Scandinavian, so maybe that's why this appeals to me so much? ;)
Lovely selection!
Minimalism really isn't my thing but i totally appreciate the look (and genius of the designers). I really like the GV dress- fabulous. And I would def go minimal to wear it :)
LOVE minimalism, even though I do not often 'subscribe' to it. Loved Calvin Klein SS2010's collection! Minimalist but with amazing textures and detailing...
xx
love this post! the Alice + Olivia is gorgeous! x
i loved the last two posts. i love lace and i am just getting into minimalism.
i love all of these! i want to clear out my closet and replace these!
Love thiss! I love minimalism and the structures are to die for!
Less is truly more yet it's so justified with the use of color and texture. I feel Calvin Klein's S/S collections have been a great example of this. Clean designs with intricate feeling.
i totally love that gray dress! eek! haha
Simple can be so classy!
Oh! So much gorgeousness here.
I'd wear pretty much all of it :)
Love clean, elegant lines - so flattering.
Have a fabby week Miss CC! <3 xxx
loveeeee. when i want to know what the new hot trend is, or find some inspiring pictures, i always come your site! its the best, do you have a background in fashion or other jobs in the fashion industry before you started blogging??? you always know just how to describe things, and spot the trends so well!
xxx
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Minimalism is lost on most Indian designers. Yet, interestingly, basic, fluid cuts are what makes an outfit timeless. I love the selection in your post. Hope you had a great weekend.
That first picture is so lovely! I don't really do minimalism, though...
I absolutely love the first blue dress in this post. So beautiful.
WOW, all the pieces you posted are simple yet stunning and i'm especially in love with that orange Jil Sander number, it's perfection!
Thank You for your comment too, made me smile :D!
-Daria
I love this, if I'd have the money for the quality I'd be all over it.
juliet xxx
Fab post! I love these pieces!
I love the shape and structure of these dresses. That one white dress is one of my favourites from the Giambattista's S/S 09 collection. I love how much volume there is to the bottom half of the dress.
those dresses are so pretty i love love ! beautiful :D
CC, I adore this one. There's nothing quite like modern minimalism in my book. And then throw in an OTT accessory or two. Just because you can ;)
Love this, thanks for the sharing.
Hope all is well with you at your end of the world :D
this post is perfection
really amazing, the detail make the looks incredible-and that black one shouldered from shopbop is amazing
For me minimalism rimes with Japan (Yamamoto, for exemple) Straingh lines, plain fabrics (grey, white or black) ... I am sure you see what I mean - you know better.
not really my style but i appreciate the designs :)
Gorgeousness dear CC, my favorite is the Isaac Mizrahi outfit... ♥
Love these dresses. That one-shoulder black dress is hott! I really want to get a Complex Geometries dress which is minimal but the layering puts a modern twist to it. Fab post, CC!
xo, Becs
oh yes, mimimalism rocks!
xoxo
nice dresses!!
Some lovely examples of minimalism that are anything but dull.
I do agree with Style Redux 2 comment!!!!
Great picks, dear
xoxo
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