Nineties minimalism never goes out of style, which is why I love it. I prefer to buy items that stand the test of time rather than fleeting trends to make my money go the furthest, as they tend to offer the best cost-per-wear—it’s always easy and chic. Designers like Helmut Lang, Jil Sander, and Calvin Klein defined the era, and now labels like The Row and Toteme are known for the aesthetic as well.
While scrolling on Nordstrom, I noticed the retailer had a new curated edit titled “’90s Archival Work.” In it, there are a variety of pieces from brands like COS, Reformation, and Mango, alongside a few investment items such as Tom Ford sunglasses and Khaite‘s beloved Danielle High-Waist Straight-Leg Jeans.
Other highlights include classic fall staples such as button-downs, straight-leg jeans, capris, loafers, slingback pumps, and cashmere-lined leather gloves—some of which can be worn year-round. Shop the best of the edit ahead.
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Ray-Ban
53mm Pillow Oval Sunglasses
It’s hard not to think of oval sunglasses when you think of ’90s minimalism.
Reformation
Santino Knit Top
Monte Carlo
Elastic Waist Side Tag Pull-On Skirt
This effortless $48 skirt.
COS
Sculpted Pure Cashmere Mock-Neck Cardigan
A mock-neck cardigan from COS.
Nordstrom
Cashmere Lined Leather Touchscreen Gloves
I need a new pair of gloves for winter.
A chic satin knee-length skirt.
Reformation
Inez Leather Heeled Mule
Cotton On
Lotus Cinched Zip Knit
Polo Ralph Lauren
Relaxed Fit Cotton Button-Up Shirt
You can never go wrong with a button-down shirt.
STAUD
Maude North-South Leather Tote
This minimalist tote bag from Staud.
Favorite Daughter
Favorite Skort
A skort to wear with tights…
Reformation
Calista Slingback Pump
TOM FORD
Chloe 52mm Oval Sunglasses
Tom Ford sunglasses are on my wish list.
Khaite
Danielle High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
The Khaite jeans all of our editors want.
Vince
Pima Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt
Madewell
The Easy Poplin Button-Up Shirt
Another button-down for $88.
COS
Rounded Jersey Jacket
France Luxe
Small Couture Jaw Clip
A claw clip from the accessories brand France Luxe.
COS
Collared Merino Wool Cardigan
I love wearing capris with a trench coat in the fall and spring.