Modern Minimalism

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.

Diane von Furstenberg Valda dress.
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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