# Simple Sophistication Editorials Esquire's Minimalisme Fashion Story Embodies Clean-Cut Elegance By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-09 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-sophistication References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/minimalisme/) & [danielriera](http://www.danielriera.com/) Roch Barbot stars in the 'Minimalisme' fashion story for the Spanish edition of Esquire's Big Black Book. The model is captured by photographer Daniel Riera's lens while posing for a set of clean-cut and understated portraits. Roch is outfitted in pieces from [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wardrobing), [Bottega Veneta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-collection1) and [Burberry Prorsum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-store) among other labels. These looks embody classic elegance and embraces a "less is more" style motto. Esquire's 'Mimimalisme' fashion story marries structure and intricate tailoring with comfort and versatility. Its wardrobe of multi-functional pieces includes looks that can be worn to a work meeting or a night on the town. Standouts from the menswear editorial include its lightweight suit sets, over-sized sweaters and classic collared shirt garments that are a symbol of timeless sophistication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Clean-cut Elegance:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create minimalistic, timeless designs that exude sophistication. - **Less Is More:** Opportunity to embrace minimalist style and create multi-functional pieces for versatile wear. - **Timeless Sophistication:** Opportunity to focus on classic, understated fashion items that never go out of style. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can innovate by creating clean-cut, minimalist designs that embody elegance. - **Menswear:** Opportunity to create lightweight suit sets, oversized sweaters, and classic collared shirts for a sophisticated wardrobe. - **Luxury Brands:** Opportunity for luxury brands like Lacoste, Bottega Veneta, and Burberry Prorsum to showcase their timeless, sophisticated designs in a minimalistic fashion story. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Understated Luxury Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coofandy.md) - [Understated Spring-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stein.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Minimal Tailored Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galilee-by-sea.md) - [Refined Vintage Militaristic Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-fw25.md) - [Modern Tailored Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-ss26.md) - [Minimalistic Activewear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-sacai.md) - [Refined Utility Tailoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apresse-2026.md)