{
  "id": 8482305,
  "title": "Tired of fast fashion trends? 'Elegant minimalism' takes over this fall",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tired-of-fast-fashion-trends-elegant-minimalism-takes-over-this-fall",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260920/tired-of-fast-fashion-trends-elegant-minimalism-takes-over-this-fall"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elegant minimalism is taking center stage in the fashion world this fall, as the trend of understated beauty continues to gain popularity. Following the rise of \"quiet luxury\" and \"old money\" style in recent years, this refined approach to dressing is now dominating the market. Brands are now focusing on high-quality materials, precise tailoring, and subdued colors, rather than relying on flashy embellishments or prominent logos.\n\nIn contrast to the black and white palette of the 1990s, this season's neutral colors—beige, brown, and gray—will be taking the spotlight. Furthermore, today's designs are moving away from the slim silhouettes of the past and are instead shifting toward softer, more three-dimensional shapes that gently follow the contours of the body, emphasizing fluidity. The texture of fabrics is also expected to play a significant role, with lightweight materials being particularly prominent.\n\nAn official from the Samsung Fashion Research Institute explained that the texture of fabrics is the foundation of elegant minimalism. Lightweight materials, in particular, will be a key aspect of this trend.",
  "summary": "Understated beauty is in. Following the rise of “quiet luxury” and “old money” style in the 2020s, “elegant minimalism” is emerging as a key fashion trend for the fall-winter season this year. According to the fashion industry, elegant minimalism is dominating the market, with brands emphasizing their identity through high-quality materials, precise tailoring and subdued colors rather than flashy…",
  "key_points": [
    "Elegant minimalism trend dominates fall fashion",
    "Neutral colors like beige, brown, and gray take spotlight",
    "Lightweight fabrics emphasized for fluidity and texture"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Tired of fast fashion trends? 'Elegant minimalism' takes over this fall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/tired-of-fast-fashion-trends-elegant-minimalism-takes-over-this-fall-8484385",
        "published": "2026-09-19T15:17:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}