6 Minimalists Just Shared Their Trend-Proof Wish Lists With Me

If you're a regular Who What Wear reader, then you'll know that, every month, we invite a selection of our favourite influencers to share their current wish lists with us. You could absolutely accuse me of being biased, but this is always one of my favourite stories to edit, as it provides an exclusive insight into the pieces that social media tastemakers are excited about, informing my own wish list at the same time. That, I believe, is what they call a win-win, and for January, I decided to switch things up a bit.
You'll have noticed we're embarking on a great deal of trend analysis, as we do at the start of any new season, breaking down the key looks from the S/S 23 runways, all the way to pinpointing the shoes, jeans and dresses that feel most current for the year ahead. As such, I thought I'd take a different approach with this month's influencer wish-listing exercise, focusing less on what feels fresh right now and instead on pieces with everlasting appeal. And who better to inform us on said pieces than a handful of the chicest minimalist content creators around? From coats that you'll love and wear for a lifetime to separates that transition from winter to spring with ease, scroll on to discover what's on the wish lists of six minimalist dressers for 2023.
UME
I've followed Ume for a while now, and her work is a testament to the minimalist aesthetic. Over the years, her style has remained unchanged—proof that pared-back pieces never go out of style.
Ume's Wish List
DANIELLE
If you want your clothes to look more expensive, Daneille's Instagram feed is practically an in-depth study on the subject.
Danielle's Wish List
I can’t get enough of grey at the moment, and I adore this cute, fluffy tank top. I love the pearl detailing but love even more that it’s detachable so I can play around with how I style it.
HELEN
Helen has a knack for finding the sleekest pieces on the high street, which she perfectly layers with investment items.
Helen''s Wish List
MONIKH
Monikh's wardrobe is one of the most impressive we've seen, and while she's unafraid to tap into colour and print trends, when you break down her wares, they share one common thread: timelessness.
Monikh's Wish List
BELLE
With her flair for offbeat styling and an eye for clean lines, journalist and influencer Belle's wardrobe is a minimalist's dream.
Belle's Wish List
AÏDA
Based in Paris, Aïda is adept at finding minimalist pieces with a classic finish; cue gold buttons, contrast piping, and more It bags than you could ever hope to own.
Aïda's Wish List
I know this coat is very popular on social media, but I’ve been eyeing it for several seasons now, so I might treat myself. It’s chic and it’s a good staple coat for winter and early spring. In my opinion, the matching scarf detail makes it so worth it and convenient for styling.
I already own the faux-croc grey version of this bag and I love it so much that I would love it in another colour. It's the perfect casual-chic bag for everyday use; it fits in all my essentials, and I’ve learned to carry a bit less thanks to this bag, which is a good thing. I would love to buy it in a neutral colour that goes with everything.
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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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