The Sartorialist

Less is elegance!

- Vanessa
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Simply the best!

uhmmm… let's talk about those sandals… i need them both in heels and flats… LIKE, TO LIVE!

anyone else??

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I love those pictures!

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Yes, it can. But, then again, no one ever makes a style error with clean lines and simplicity. It is safe, but then again you rarely see someone who dresses simply on the worst dressed list. Those who shun minimalism are skilled at doing so and some things fall under the ''don't try this at home'' category. It works on those experts only.

Elegance is rarely maximalist.

Michelle

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I'm a huge fan of minimalism, but sometimes it can seem too risk free. Haven't really made my mind up about SS2011 Chloe; but it's very beige AGAIN…

To be honest I'm not digging the minimal look. But see if I'm saying that next season!

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That is : simple is beautiful,everytime..

such a gorgeous collection

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Amazing! chloe never ceases to to impress :D

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There's nothing new with that.
Beautiful lines, though.

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I like minimalism because it is so easily worn. Plus it showcases more the wearer than the clothes, counter-intuitive in a fashion show but brilliant in day to day.

i would rather call it "phoebeism" or "philoism", however i like it

i'll always love chloe shoes

I like the belt on the first dress.
Very nice.

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Your double negative is confusing! Nonetheless, great looks captured by the master.

I LOVE those shoes. TO. DIE. FOR.

With minimalism, I miss little intricate details.

everyone has been celine-ified!

Love the second one!

Calvin Klein kind of covered this style pretty well already. The sandals are cute, tho prob. hurt to wear. Nothing really grabs me.

I adore minimalism! The simplicity allows you to rest your eye on the whole look, and then appreciate the details for being so exquisite!

Hmm. I love the sandals, I love the 'brown' ones even more, but I really cannot say I like the overall looks. There's not enough to them. There is no color except the shoes. One simple belt, while in the sense that it's good that the designer is not trying to define a look by accessorizing it, is not enough when a look is this bland. So in this case, no, minimalism is quite enough of a good thing. But in almost any other case, I'd be inclined to agree with you.

Chloé is my absolute favourite brand EVER! <3 There WF10 collection was simply divine!

classic black, beatifull

Very elegant!

Great Choe!!!! Less is more
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I really love the shoes and the clothes are nice too. But who did the make up? Those red eyes aren't the best idea or should I cry when I wear those clothes?

LOVE the shoes, in both colors. Thank god for the return of wearable heels.

YES minimalism seems a canvas waiting for personalization…otherwise too much like a uniform

Chloe : the state of being weary and restless through lack of interest.
Synonyms: boredom, blahs, doldrums, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, weariness

The top shot makes it just enough because of the amazing glint/gleam of the belt.

Or too much of a good thing…

–haapi

No way. Love minimalism. Clean, simple, graceful elegance. Not totally discounting color and prints (especially leopard) because I love them too. But true minimalism in clothing depends on cut and construction and can be harder to achieve than adding stuff. When one achieves it, as in this collection, then it should be celebrated as purely as possible so that we can see the cut and construction — the architecture behind the clothing. So for me, this collection and its presentation are pretty damn divine.

Lets talk about that leather shirt in the second shot. If you've got arms and abs to show off, that is the sleekest, sexiest, female muscle-shirt around. Damn!

The Shoes! The Shoes! It's all so very lovely!

oh how i long for chloe~

Nothing else is needed!!!!

These looks are great. I think if you were to dress minimalistic every day it would be boring, but it is certainly a refreshing look when done on the occasion – and very comfortable to wear as well.

This is CHLOE??! Is Phoebe Philo secretly back gone back, this looks awfully a lot like what she's doing at Celine.

these outfits gives black a whole new look and feel.

amazing.

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I love the neat lines and the elegance. And the shoes go with it amazingly… the minimal look can never be out of trend!

these shoes were done before by Calvin Klein(as a flat) and i had them. also clothes they are sooooooooooooo Celine

The thing with minimalism is in the details. Not everybody will 'get it' unless they truly understand cut, construction, different colour shades, texture.
It's sort of like a secret language for only a choosen few.
And that's where the truth lies.

Love the first dress…is so structured that looks made by some God….

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I'm a big fan of black, and I do believe less is more!
It's sometimes annoying to see lots of very creative designer runways but nothing you can add to your wardrobe!

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minimalism is just enough of a good thing — no more, no less

it's like Celine!

wow.. love the black blouse and skirt paired with the brown leather sandals!

I agree. Minimal can be quite drab at times, and other times, it can say so much! But, it's time for McGibbon to steer away into a lighter palette of summer, what with all the summery dresses that popped up in the collection. Beautiful nonetheless.

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This is a bit irreverent but what is with that armpit?

Except from the shoes there is very little humanity in these clothes. Money, of course, and skill, but the model might as well be dead. Or alive for that matter. Life & death are insignificant here, doesn’t really matter. Someone else eventually does the living.

Those shoes are INSANELY sexy!!

NINETIES!

Whoever said maximilism can't be elegant? The indian sari proves you wrong.

I'm really impressed by the look on the bottom pic.

Looks like this and some of the looks at the Haider Ackermann show take everything to a whole 'nother level.

(i.m.h.o.)

Chloe used to be a bit more fun – seems like the brand is in the shadow of Celine. Probably Hannah MacGibbon needs to discuss with Phoebe Philo to which direction Celine is going in the next season before Hannah starts designing.

I think this kind of minimilism is classic. The simplicity is all about cut, pared-back lines, and the designer's interpretation and appreciation of the fabrics…And to this end (as someone earlier mentioned) the designs ultimately cause focus on the wearer. These designs are fabulous, understated, intellectual, cool.
The second pic illustrates this perfectly: Look at the simple shapes, but see how the mix of materials and the cut makes the outfit continually interesting, and how the material and colour-contrast of the sandals gives the entire look its "kick".
Watching someone wearing these types of styles and designs makes me incredibly curious about the person wearing it, like good clothing design should.
Thanks for the fashion show pics and the debates; love it.
Ciao, L., in Oz. x x

The dress in first picture is very cute.

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I love those Shoes! does anyone know what they're called?

These shoes are so good.