The contemporary floor is filled with fashions for those after a trendy look. But few brands are really nailing minimalism at the mid-price point with the same level of success as Elizabeth and James. For Pre-Fall, designers Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen wanted everything to look clean and modern but with a slight bohemian influence. A long black vest, for instance, was uniformly frayed at the edges, and a Baja-blanket knit wrap skirt was worn over black trousers and a turtleneck. A cooler, more relaxed version of a long silk peplum skirt was worn with a fitted ribbed T-shirt, and a black knit silk dress with a navy ruffle at the top was layered over another turtleneck. The influence of sport emerged in some racerback silhouettes, as well as lace-up details on a navy dress. It was all styled back to Adidas Stan Smiths, the footwear of choice for women whose closets are a sea of navy, black, and cream—many of whom will certainly scoop up pieces from this collection after it hits the sales floor.
