Minimalist fashion is traditionally inspired by art, architecture, and interior design. The main focus being structured shapes, texture and subtle detailing. This minimalist menswear trend is modern and futuristic! People who dress in accordance with minimal fashion tend to give the impression of an extremely up-to-date and fashion forward individual.
Urban and simplistic, Libertine-Libertine’s latest A/W16 collection (available at John Lewis) provides just this and array of high quality garments, striking and equilateral in form.
Libertine-Libertine was established in Copenhagen during the summer of 2009. The brand is based on existentialism, high quality and well-designed products. Libertine-Libertine strives to stimulate the creative soul without restrictions. Inspired by city lights, wild shores & contemporary culture, the collections define an assured and effortless design consisting of seasonal styles and a new take on classics.
Composed of clean lines and simple fabrics, the collection is a compass of easy to mix and match pieces. Laying lucid items in various, distinctive colours and lengths from the collection adds body and depth to your look helping you present a put-together appearance. With the right brand you can’t go wrong! Two pieces or five pieces, there are no boundaries.
Think minimal; shirts, jumpers, jackets, trousers and you’re complete. Libertine- Libertine’s colour palettes are all neutral and complimentary, no over thinking involved! This also means that your whole wardrobe works together. Gone are the day of wandering what goes with what!
Exceptional tailoring, luxury fabrics, and outlandish proportions are a few characteristic to keep in mind when putting together a minimalist look. Focus around quality and investment pieces that are high end but understated. Keep your palette paired-down to four tones in one or two basic hue’s. Graphics can work but they must be simplistic and kept to a single focal point.
If a minimalist menswear wardrobe is something you’re interested in creating, book a men’s styling session with one of our Style Doctors. We can help you curate some of the key garments necessary when creating the menswear minimalist look.
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"Even Elvis didn’t look picture perfect all the time without some help. The star got his hair cut and styled at a Memphis barbershop in 1956."
" Healthy lifestyle and wearing althleisure style clothing is definitely a huge trend right now. Models like Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Baldwin have made altheisure wear their everyday uniform. Celebrities have made wearing athletic wear for every day errands popular and because of this, unique sportswear is in high demand.
Because athletic clothing is so on the rise and in demand right now, different brands of this type of clothing have surfaced in response to its popularity. Brands such as Michi, Equilibrium, and Sauvage Sport are althleisure brands that aren't as mainstream as Lululemon and for that reason have become popular. These brands sell leggings, sports bras, shirts, and even matching sets.
Michi athletic wear is very trendy and looks futuristic. This brand is the perfect example of athletic meets high fashion. From their net shirts to their shear leggings Michi clothing is a cool new twist on the athletic wear trend .
Equilibrium athletic wear features unique printed leggings and sports bras. Each print is lively and fun, perfect to go to the gym or just wear around town. Equilibrium offers a contrast from usual all black athelisure look.
Sauvage Sport has many trendy matching sets perfect for yoga or even your favorite spinning class. These sets are trendy and cool while allowing you to beat the heat.
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Of course Lululemon has many athlesiure wear options, but if you’re looking for something different I would definitely checkout these brands."
" When we get dressed in the morning, our main focus tends to be on what makes us look good. However, we may need to start thinking about how our style affects our bodies, as there are certainfashion choices that can hurt our health.Many of us enjoy picking out cool outfits, but for those of us concerned with the long term effects of what we wear, that awesome look probably isn't worth it, especially when there are less harmful options out there that can still have us looking fabulous.
"It's great to be fashionable, but not when it risks your health," dermatologist Dr. Debra Jaliman, author of Skin Rules: Trade Secrets From A Top New York Dermatologist," tells me over email. But it's not uncommon for women to dress in outfits that are uncomfortable in order to look good — we've all heard the saying "Beauty Is Pain," but it turns out this pain can have some long term effects that most of us likely don't want.
No one's saying you need to wear sweatpants and baggy T-shirts every single day, but knowing what fashion statements have long-term effects can help you make more healthy choices and help you cut down on how frequently you wear these items. Wearing high heels once won't kill you, but wearing them daily might leave you with some serious foot damage.
If you think your outfits might be causing some issues with your well being, consider these eight fashion choices that could be hurting your health.
1. Skinny Jeans
Wearing tight pants may look cute, but they can also cause abdominal discomfort and swelling. One incident studied in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry involved a woman who experienced nerve damage severe enough to cause numbness after a day of wearing skinny jeans. "Tight pants can also cause yeast infections," says Jaliman. Good thing boyfriend jeans are still in style.
2. High Heels
When you think of painful accessories, high heels may be the first on your list, and that discomfort is a sign that you're doing damage to your ankles. A study from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte found that long term wear of high heels leads to instability and weakening of the ankle muscles, and over time, this ligament and nerve damage in the ankle leads to complications in the legs and back.
3. Corsets
Waist training is trendy these days, but is it really worth it? Wearing a corset for too long can weaken abdominal muscles, cause issues with breathing, and even create acid reflux, according to Health Magazine. There's also no evidence that these corsets can shrink your waist, so you're better off going without them.
4. Heavy Dangly Earrings
Heavy, dangly earrings can cause damage to the earlobes. Not only can they be easily caught or tugged on, but the weight of the earring can stretch the earlobe and thin it out, according to the Huffington Post. "Cheap metal earrings can also cause allergic reactions from the nickel," says Jaliman.
You might think wearing flats is a better option than wearing heels, but they can be just as bad for your feet. "Ballet flats are no better than high heels, as they offer no cushioning or support, which can lead to heel pain," says Jaliman. Take advantage of the athleisure trend as an opportunity to wear some supportive sneakers on the daily.
It's hard to imagine that underwear could be dangerous, but according to Medical Daily, people who are predisposed to vaginal infections have an increased susceptibility to infections when wearing a thong. These types of underwear typically aren't made of cotton, so when they rub up on your skin in the areas between your backside and your front side, it's causing tiny tears, inviting bacteria into the skin.
Large, heavy bags are convenient if you've got a lot to carry around — and they can be super stylish — but they aren't the best for your posture. "The increased weight to one side of the body can wreak havoc, causing muscle imbalances, pain, and loss of balance," Dr. Scott Schreiber tells me over email.
8. High-Waisted Pants
"High waisted pants are known for putting pressure on the abdomen, causing heartburn," says Schreiber. "They will also cause you to breathe irregular, weakening your core muscles."
Experimenting with different outfits can be fun, but just make sure you're looking out for your own health, and try to make choices that not only make you look good, but feel good as well."
