Minimalism For A Monday
Cecilie Bahnsen is an LVMH Prize finalist and a Copenhagen native who returned to her home town to found her label in 2015 after studying at the Royal College of Art in London.
After working with couture houses in Paris, she describes her work as being in “the intersection of couture and ready-to-wear”, which seems to mean her work has the simplicity of ready-to-wear with small elements of couture, such as some luxurious fabrics and finishes. Her creations are described as “celebrating the traditions of fine French fashion and the design culture of Scandinavia”.
Her work isn’t affordable for the majority of people, with one her plain cotton dresses will cost nearly £1000, so instead with brands like this I like to look upon them as merely inspiration, then we can source more realistically priced pieces that have a nod to the look and feel. I’ve sourced some high street items that are budget friendly but will make you feel every bit as whimsical.
“I craft effortless clothes that last and that can transform the wearer, with unexpected combinations of softness and structure, minimal and maximal, perfect and imperfect. Each collection builds on the previous one to develop a world of pieces that can be cherished for years, passed between friends, and reinterpreted and restyled to express the individuality of the wearer.”
my high street picks
Jacquard Mini Dress
Cream jacquard mini dress with delicate ruffle finished, pearl button details, and v-neck cut.
Frilled Shirt Dress
A minimal style with playful detailing. Crafted from a lightweight technical fabric, this shirt dress is elevated with two frilled layers at the hem. Also available in black.
Colette Mini Dress
Cute black mini dress with balloon puffy long sleeves and square neckline. Waist darts and tier flare hem. £145 from Pixie Market
Oat Linen Dress
Pretty light oat grey linen maxi dress with matching crochet panels and drawstring waist
Tilda Dress
Pretty white 100% cotton midi dress with oversize pointed lace collar and scalloped eyelet hem.
Strappy Dress
Easy and effortless. Made from a flowing fabric with a lightweight feel, this dress is perfect for keeping cool in warmer climates.
Smock Dress
Oversized smock dress with bib and tie details.
