Minimalist Clothing in Streetwear

The time has come when anyone who doesn't deeply understand fashion can say that "for all intents and purposes" less is more. It is on this maxim that minimalist clothes simplify this trend.

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Also called “clean” in the 90s, minimalist clothes arrived with full force in streetwear, mainly driven by the resurgence of styles that the decade has been bringing to contemporary fashion. But after all: what is this minimalist fashion?

Minimalist Clothing Emerged With a Lifestyle

Minimalism is nothing more than what the name itself suggests: having the bare minimum to live. Unbridled consumerism brought a warning about what is really necessary and how to rethink the excesses committed in everyday life. And this goes far beyond clothing. It's a lifestyle.

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In this way, minimalist clothes suggest a reduction of pieces in the closet, also including everything that can be kept in it. However, the unanswered question is "what can be considered a minimalist outfit in streetwear?".

What Are Minimalist Clothes?

Minimalist fashion indicates simplicity. From this, minimalist clothes must be basic and versatile, that is, they allow for several combinations. Another important thing is that it is a timeless style, with models that span eras without losing meaning in compositions. Which is already well practiced when it comes to streetwear, don't you agree?

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Fashion suggests that minimalist clothes be made of durable fabrics and neutral colors, such as black, white, earthy tones, nudes, and denim.

The most common models are the t-shirt; jeans, whether pants or jacket; sweatshirt pieces; tailoring models, such as blazers, button-down shirts, and pants with straighter cuts - these have an importance beyond appearance, as such cuts do not usually waste much fabric during manufacturing, which makes these clothes not only minimalist but sustainable, that is, minimalist fashion goes hand in hand with sustainable fashion.

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Understanding this, can you already imagine what minimalist clothes you cultivate in your closet? Are you willing to embrace this trend and make minimalism a lifestyle through fashion? Tell us in the comments.