The concept of a capsule wardrobe
New year, new beginnings.
January, the month for new year’s resolutions, fresh ideas and new challenges, is over. The air of minimalism already made us clear out our rooms and houses, now it's time to do the same with our wardrobe. The question is: What do we actually need for our daily life? The goal is to have a good foundation of clothes that you can mix and match. This is what we call a capsule wardrobe.
What is a capsule wardrobe?
The first capsule wardrobe came to be in the 1970, when Susie Faux opened a new shop in London. She realized that her customers spend way too much money on clothes which didn’t last long due to their quality and shape. They where only made for one season and had to be replaced by new ones. Susie Faux’s philosophy was high standard quality, a timeless look and a good shape that could last for years.
“If we apply capsule to everyone, we have to ask: What is his or her lifestyle? What is the most important piece for that lifestyle? That might be a perfectly tailored dress to see friends in; or a beautiful jacket for the office. For others, it might be nice jeans and tops. But for the average person, women and men who go to work need the best clothes they can.”
The basics of a capsule wardrobe:
Depending on the personal need you should have 30-40 pieces for each season - with shoes and bags - Every piece you purchase needs to have a good amount of possible combinations and different ways to wear. This method makes room in your closet, saves precious time in the morning, is good for the environment and last but not least saves money as well.
If you want to know more about the concept, you can follow the link below and read an article with Claudia Bothe, the owner of La Bande Berlin in the online magazine InStyle.
But what about evening wear?
The outfit from the last wedding or graduation party, after the occasions they normally disappear in the back of your closet.
The mix and match philosophy of La Bande Berlin really underlines the concept of less is more. A curated selection of pieces for top and bottom wear, made from luxurious silk, offer endless different ways. For example: the combination of the Camisole, the Oversize Shirt, Midi Skirt and Wide Leg Pants gives you four different variations of dresses and jumpsuits. We want to set a fresh, conscious and long living fashion statement which replaces the fast fashion idea. Our minimalistic collection underlines the personality and beauty of each women in an elegant way.
Here you can see some examples
“Our mission is to create seasonless pieces that you can wear all year long. Our product lifetime extends beyond a single season, and should not be restricted by fast moving trends. We don’t design seasonal, we design for people’s wardrobes, providing essentials and occasion pieces that cater to all aspects of everyday life. We don‘t do seasons. We design collections for collectors.”
We make a conscious, stylish, reusable eveningwear wardrobe possible. Our clothes are a perfect addition to your already existing capsule wardrobe. And if you are not having one already, it is a perfect start or an inspiration to create one. Get inspired with the video below.