First off, I need to write this right off the bat, I am NOT against high-end designer labels. In fact, I have several pieces from various designers in my wardrobe currently. I am sharing this article as a point of interest. I found it interesting and uplifting. Despite the long year(s) of COVID-19 sequestering us in our homes, unable to show off the latest (designer) we just bought, there was a pause. It was an economic pause, but was there something else happening? Are we, as a society becoming less interested in racing around in our red-soled shoes? Maybe the green and red striped or brown labeled bags are becoming less important? Are flashy logos now gauche?
We have heard of the new fad of Quiet Luxury. Other terms to describe the same concept include stealth wealth, old money aesthetic, or silent luxury. While stealth wealth is about hiding wealth, this means you are not dipped in couture labels. What impresses me about quiet fashion is a minimalist approach to fashion that emphasizes timeless elegance, quality, and everyday versatility. Wahoo! We are turning a corner. “Quiet Luxury is “less austere than minimalism but more polished than ‘normcore,’” as Vogue aptly pointed out. This trend, however, goes beyond aesthetics; it’s a philosophy.” Quite frankly, I am thrilled. In a nutshell, we’re moving away from the Fast Fashion “buy and toss” mindset and leaning more toward quality over quantity. The fast-paced throwaway culture has made a steady shift towards sustainability and long-lasting value. Lean in friends, Lean in.