Photo: Jianfranco Ferre Fall-Winter 08-09
6 Hottest Fashion Trends for Fall-Winter 2008/2009
Style 4: The Minimalist Tendency
Less is more.
This style philosophy has been around for ages - but only a few have remained faithful to the maxim. This fall, however, even the usually extravagant designers employed simpler lines and more structured pieces.
For the fall-winter collection of 2008, choose basic black dresses, pared-down pants, tailored suits and stark, architectural tops.
Here's what the minimalist tendency has in store for all the fashionistas out there:
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Nothing could be simpler than this stark, grey number from Calvin Klein. The good thing about this dress is that the design is bound to be a classic that you can wear year-round./filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-doori_320x480.jpg)
The simple lines of this knee-length, white Doo.ri dress is given a breather with that exquisite detailing on the neckline. Overall, it's simply fab!/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-givenchy_320x480.jpg)
Look like a really chic yet fashionably hot school girl in this black, double-breasted jacket dress from Givenchy./filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-hermes_320x480.jpg)
Jean-Paul Gaultier did a mean job designing this suit/jacket/dress for French label Hermes./filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-karl-lagerfeld_320x480.jpg)
Prim and proper is the best way to describe this Karl Lagerfeld number. The German designer undoubtedly lives up to his name as the most famous designer in the world with the stark, clean lines which reeks of sophistication./filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-lanvin_320x480.jpg)
Luxury chic is the best way to describe Alber Elbaz' design for the Lanvin label - and this uncomplicated black dress is no exception./filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-maxmara_320x480.jpg)
Despite being a little busy, this ensemble from Max Mara just goes to show that you can look like a million dollars in fashionable, designer corporate suits./filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-narcisorodriguez_320x480.jpg)
I had to squint at the brightness of this white top-and-pants combination from Narciso Rodriguez. This outfit has a modern, Jackie O feel to it, don't you think?/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-prada_320x480.jpg)
Veering away from the black and white minimalist colors, there's a touch of sophisticated brightness lent by these clothes from Prada. The simple, no-fuss lines of the top and the skirt screams of high-luxe sophistication!/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-salvatoreferragamo_320x480.jpg)
This reminds me of that fabulous Dolce & Gabbana white man's suit Angelina Jolie wore to the 73rd Oscar Awards. Would you dare wear this Salvatore Ferragamo suit to a red carpet event?/filters:quality(70)/content/www/2008/08/minimalist-valentino_320x480.jpg)
Valentino is still the designer to beat when it comes to designing sexy, beautiful clothes. No matter what body type you have, you will look your best in this white, uncomplicated dress from the Italian designer himself.