Despite the emergence of specific maximalist trends like chaotic cluttercore and the leopard-print-clad mob wife aesthetic, minimalism has proven to be a fashion phenomenon with staying power. Stemming from a New York City-based art movement in the 1960s, minimalism in fashion rose to prominence in part because it was a way for designers to simplify women's wardrobes, stripping back ultra-feminine details and instead focusing on the basics. In 2024, the trends are zooming in on one of the most well-known eras in which minimalist staples formed the pillars of the fashion world and an era that those of us who are old enough miss dearly: the '90s.
Vanessa Elle is a fashion and lifestyle journalist, specializing in providing tips and trends for readers to enhance their personal style. With her work featured in Glam and Glam Adelaide, as well as The List, Vanessa's articles cover everything from fashion and beauty to dating and mental health.