Minimalism in fashion comes and goes, but it wasn't until the 1990s when it really took off with Jil Sander, Calvin Klein and Ann Demeulemeester of the Antwerp Six gaining in popularity. Now 20 years on its back in a big way. Long lean black maxi dresses and soft black mid length silk shifts are hitting the runways of the world as the perfect anecdote  to the Balmain shoulder boulder studded rock chick look. The slim silhouette of the black Alpha 60 dress with its silk shoulder drapery just speaks of 1990s refrained elegance and when teamed with some simple yet bold jewellery and some black wedge booties you  modernise the look taking it from 1990s costume party to 2010s art gallery opening in an instant.

Alpha 60 Holly Dress in black $220
Alpha 60 Grace Apron dress in grey $240
Reiss Radvanyi georgette dress black (worn underneath) $200
Reiss Radvanyi georgette dress red plaid $379
Estelle Dévé  Gaudii bangle $125  
Estelle Dévé Smythii necklace $145
Proverb Silver rock cluster rings $69 from Alegorie 

 Thanks Alicia

Jeffrey Campbell 99 Wedges $109.95 from Sole Struck http://www.solestruck.com/