Fall/winter brings a hodge-podge style to Chicagoans in an honest attempt to stay warm yet creative during these freezing, drab months. Layering textures and mixing prints can get complicated and overdone, which is why I’m pleased with both the men’s and women’s Spring RTW lines. Minimalism and monochromatic palettes allow for chic, understated looks that exude confidence and leave the fuss of winter a distant memory. Rick Owens, the king of romantic minimalism, has created another knockout line for the slightly gothic, artistic male. He named his Spring RTW, “monastic couture” where his clothes speak for themselves.
Rick Owens
Rick Owens
Givenchy ‘s menswear for spring was another favorite of the fashion crowd. Riccardo Tisci’s suiting combined with sportswear had a monochromatic palette and gave simplicity a run for its money against over-thought, over-styled lines.
Givenchy
Givenchy
Givenchy
For the ladies, my man Karl’s Chanel show was, so to speak, all over the map, yet his minimalist looks were some of my favorites.
Chanel
Chanel
3.1 Phillip Lim premiered a simple elegance with his famous women’s sportswear and palette neutral looks. His looks can be transformed from office beauty by day, to sleek socialite, sipping cocktails by night. A thought I’d like to leave with in these upcoming spring months: LESS IS MORE.
3.1 Phillip Lim
