Posts Tagged ‘minimal’
If you’ve followed pourporter for any length of time, you probably have a pretty good idea by now as to what appeals to me personally and know that I generally prefer minimal silhouettes with interesting textures or shapes. I wear a lot of neutrals, although I have been attempting to integrate some colour and pattern into my wardrobe. I recently acquired a pair of citron coloured pants! I’m always on the hunt for new designers who manage to make the minimalist silhouette look fresh and well made.
Berlin label, TALKINGMEANSTROUBLE, the creation of two sisters, does just that. They emphasize high quality fabrics and wearability and their draping is quite nice. The brand’s objective is to “…create a design that uncovers rich detail at second view.” I especially like how they’ve styled their collections. Be sure to check out the site archives as there is plenty to admire.
Menswear today! Once again I find myself drawn to collections where the pieces are clean and minimal but possess eye catching details. Notice in the first picture on the left the gathering on the shirt directly above the pants? Love that! If you want to wear your clothes instead of having them wear you-here you are.
I think austere would be the best description of Wilfried Mayer’s clothing minus the pejorative connotations. Even the website reflects the monastic quality of the clothing. The tailoring of the clothing is just exquisite.
I’ve posted pieces from the A/W 06/07, S/S 07, A/W 08, and S/S 08 collections, and it doesn’t appear that there is currently anything more recent. Mayer is definitely a designer that deserves more recognition.
I randomly discovered Martin Grant the other day on style.com, and was a bit surprised I’d never heard of the designer. I don’t usually use style.com as a resource since most of the collections featured are pretty well known.
His obscurity is probably due in part to the unflashiness of his aesthetic. According to the ‘about’ section of the site, Grant has intentionally maintained a low profile through his 17 year career. To me, it’s perfection. I’m particularly taken with the A/W 09-10 collection. The pieces are simple and clean and timeless-all worth investing in. And can I just state that the model for the most recent collection is stunning.
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