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Quiet Luxury Is Trending and These Brands Do It Best (Without Sending You Broke)
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While “Succession” didn’t coin the term “quiet luxury”, it may as well have.
Shiv Roy’s wardrobe seems to be all anyone can talk about as we head into winter, a recession well and truly looming.
While the storyline and character development in “Succession” is nothing short of extreme, Shiv’s wardrobe is a stark contrast. Just like her role in the Roy family, her clothes remain consistently composed, calculated and clever. They simply ooze “quiet luxury”, a trend that is hard to explain in words but one that is instantly recognisable.
Basically, quiet luxury embodies timelessly stylish outfits, with no flash and no logos. It exemplifies the adage that “money talks, wealth whispers” — meaning that actual rich people don’t need other people to know that they’re rich. Especially in today’s unstable economic state, it goes the opposite way — wealthy people are becoming aware of rubbing their finances in other peoples’ faces in a way that isn’t obnoxious.
So instead, they’re opting for big overcoats, beautifully tailored pants and crisp shirts that are certainly of quality — but could be from anywhere.
The best part? Quiet luxury isn’t just for rich people.
Although the trend has been born out of the desire to be quiet about wealth, the look itself can be created without a millionaire’s budget.
Focusing on quality tailoring, classic silhouettes, tonal colour palettes and layering, you can create the quiet luxury look by adding a few simple staples to your wardrobe.
Below, we round up five of the top quiet luxury brands that won’t send you into a personal recession.
Country Road
Country Road
This whole outfit from Country Road is a quiet luxury vibe.
Their Pinstripe Blazer ($399) is styled with Pinstripe Pleat Pant ($299), Racer-back Crop ($39.95) and Stefani Heel ($199).
Country Road
Country Road
We’re also loving this Textured Longline Coat ($549), styled with the Ellia Statement Earring ($79.95), Solid Buckle Solid Buckle Belt ($89.95), Twist Knit Twist Knit Dress ($199) and Tamsyn Boot ($329).
Witchery
Witchery
This is a very successful quiet luxury outfit from Witchery.
This look is made up of their Silk Satin Pussybow Blouse($229.95), Velvet Mini Skirt ($149.95) and Embellished Penny Leather Loafer ($249.95)
Witchery
Witchery
Witchery also do really great, affordable women’s suits. And if this Cropped Double-Breasted Blazer ($299) with its matching Waist Detail Wide Leg Trouser ($199) isn’t quiet luxury, we don’t know what is.
THE ICONIC
TOPSHOP
TOPSHOP often have really great minimal styles, that would work well for a quiet luxury look. This Check Frill Mini Shirt Dress ($85) is preppy-looking, with it’s high-neckline and frill details. When paired with knee-length boots, similar to these Tide Knee High Boots ($91), it elevates the look further.
Rebbecca Vallance
Rebbecca Vallance: Essentials Edit
This whole ensemble from Rebecca Vallance’s Essentials Edit, screams quiet luxury.
The Brody Blazer in Oatmeal is a little more of the spenny side at ($749), but if you’re feeling indulgent it definitely adds an element of class to the look. Otherwise, you could simply opt for the Colm Longsleeve Top ($279) with the Brody Pant in Oatmeal ($399) for an equally classy and slightly more minimal look.
Pairing this one with gold jewellery is a must, for that extra luxurious vibe.
H&M
H&M
We love this Double Breasted Blazer ($59.99) and Oversized Shirt ($34.99) combo from H&M, which you could easily pair with a pant or maxi skirt. Even with your fave pair of jeans, this would look quiet luxury. And pointy-toed heels, obvs.