Luxury Minimalism

aka Elevated Minimal, High-End Simple, Refined Minimalism

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"Simplicity at the highest level"

Minimalism executed with luxury materials and impeccable craftsmanship, featuring investment pieces and refined simplicity.

Atmosphere

The sensory world of Luxury Minimalism

Gallery openings, museum visits, refined brunches, quality over everything, architectural spaces, elevated simplicity

Philosophy

Buy once, buy right. Quality speaks. Simplicity is luxury. Perfection in basics.

Who Lives Here

The character archetypes that embody Luxury Minimalism

The Refined Minimalist

The Quality Investor

The Sophisticated Simple

The Elevated Basic

What It Rejects

Luxury Minimalism exists in opposition to:

Fast fashion

Trends

Logo display

Disposable clothing

Daily Rituals

The practices and behaviors that define this way of living

Investment purchasing

Quality assessment

Capsule curation

Timeless dressing

Care rituals

Origin

Evolved from minimalism movement, elevated through luxury brands like The Row and Jil Sander emphasizing quality over quantity.

Era

2010s-Present

Regions

New York, Paris, Milan, Global fashion capitals

Trend Score

85

Key Elements

Key Garments

  • Cashmere basics
  • Tailored trousers
  • Silk blouses
  • Luxury sneakers
  • Structured coats
  • Investment bags
  • Quality denim

Silhouettes

  • Clean
  • Tailored
  • Refined

Color Palette

Luxury neutrals in premium materials

Primary Colors

Black
White
Camel

Secondary Colors

Grey
Navy

Accent Colors

Minimal
Tonal

Key Brands

The Row
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Jil Sander
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Lemaire
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Totême
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Materials

CashmereSilkFine woolPremium leatherQuality fabrics

Cultural Context

Investment dressing, quality over trends, sophisticated simplicity, and the elevation of basics.

Associated Music

Minimal ClassicalJazzAmbient

Core Relationships

Influenced By

Minimalism
Quiet Luxury
Japanese aesthetics

Influences

The Row
Phoebe Philo era Celine
Japanese minimalism
Scandinavian design

Related Cores

Quiet Luxury
Minimalism
Scandi Minimalism
Last updated: January 17, 2026