Why Minimalism Is the New Luxury?

Minimalism is becoming a popular luxury fashion trend nowadays. It started sometime in the mid-2000s as response to over consumerism and excess of society. For instance, fashion in the 1980s and 1990s meant logo-centric clothes and accessories.

People sported products of popular brands like Luis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Ralph Lauren in America. This rise in over-consumerism was due to the economic prosperity of the period. However, in the UK, the scene was very different.

It was dominated by grunge, hip-hop, athleisure, denim, and minimalism. Today, you can find people leaning towards minimalism and timeless luxury. This can be seen in accessories like side bags for men, clothes, and more.

That’s because luxury nowadays does need to be loud. It can be experienced and felt from the look and feel of the product.

But what is minimalism exactly, and how do we tie into this? Let’s explore below.

What Does Minimalism Mean?

In modern men’s fashion, minimalism refers to neutral colours, clean lines, functional fashion, and subtlety. In other words, you can expect products like luxury bags in neutral tones, with hand-crafted lines and a premium look. 

This form of minimalism is also known as luxury minimalism, where your products peak for themselves. 

For instance, you can choose a blue Formes minimalist luxury hand bag as a layer for your neutral outfit. It will offset the colours and make you look good as well.

Why Minimalism Is Becoming the New Standard in Luxury?

Minimalism is quickly becoming a luxury standard because of people’s desire for sustainability and eco-friendly measures. For instance, as of 2024, more than 21% of British people said they wished to buy sustainable products. 

Apart from that, people are tired of overconsumption and the stress that comes with owning too much. This can be seen from the fact that people in the UK participated in a “no buy” challenge in 2024. 

This challenge involved them not buying anything since they were tired of overconsumption. Another reason for the shift towards minimalist bags and other accessories is the tech culture influence.

People like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg popularised wearing almost the same outfit daily. Finally, actress Jennifer Lawrence was once seen wearing a black minimalist leather bag.  

How to Identify a Minimalist Bag?

A minimalistic bag designed by any reputable brand can be identified by three main elements, namely, its compactness, and quality and craftsmanship, and subtlety.

Compactness

One of the first things you notice is how compact the leather clutch bags for men and women are going to be. They are big enough to hold everyday items while small enough to be easily portable. 

So, you carry a lot of things in one bag. For instance, you can fit items like your car keys, compact, sanitiser, mini perfume, lipstick, lip gloss, and some cash. As for men, you can carry your loose change, car keys, and mini perfume in a luxury hand bag.

The bag therefore doesn’t hold space for too many items, which ensures that you carry only what you need on the go. 

Craftsmanship & Quality

All luxury hand bags for women and men are made from genuine handcrafted Italian leather. This leather is well known globally for its craftsmanship, durability, and quality. 

The Italian leather is treated with tannins like chestnut to make it hard. Its smooth surface ensures that the bag can absorb these materials better. So, the crossbody bag will last for a long time, about roughly 2 decades, if maintained well. 

Apart from that, this leather is produced by generations-old family-owned tanneries, each with its own technique. 

The appearance of these bags also makes them look high-end without being obvious. It’s due to the quality of the leather. Over time, as the leather ages, it gives rise to a beautifully vintage patina. 

Subtlety

Unlike other bag labels, the label of a reputable brand would not fight for attention. You can see the logo quietly printed on the grip. The simple effect of the white block print against the blue or white material is quite aesthetically pleasing.

You can check out Formes’ luxury hand bags to see how subtle the logo imprint is!

How Formes Contributes Towards Sustainability Through Minimalism?

As we mentioned, all Formes luxury bags are made from genuine handcrafted Italian leather. In other words, they are not mass produced. So, they do not contribute to the growing waste in the world. 

Apart from that, the quality of our bags ensures that you don’t have to frequently replace them as well. So by owning fewer items, you get to enjoy your life and avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. 

Another thing is the box that all Formes bags come in. They are simple black coloured boxes with the logo printed on the top in white. You can reuse this box for other purposes. 

Final Thoughts: Quiet Luxury is Here to Stay

Embracing minimalism will help you enjoy a better quality of life. One of the ways you can do this is by using Formes’ luxury bags. 

Step Into Luxury Minimalism With Formes

Explore the Formes crossbody bag collection and invest in your everyday essentials today!