The U.S. is too big and diverse for this comparison to work. This is New York minimalism. Los Angeles minimalism is more similar to summer Scandi looks, and Utah minimalism is a different thing altogether
2026-09-17 18:30:57
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Covert Creative 🇨🇦 :
First one that jumps to mind is Japanese minimalism which I think is rooted in elegant work wear, like the chore coat
2026-09-17 13:26:50
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jenbinturong :
First, if you’re going to examine American minimalism in fashion, you need to look at the rise of minimalism in American art and music starting in the 1960s (Donald Judd, Sol Witt, Philip Glass). It’s not just about removing what isn’t essential, but doing so to highlight form, structure, and materials. It’s also about anonymity over ego and providing calm in a chaotic world - themes that continue to increase in relevancy.
2026-09-17 17:24:38
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Gooreum :
American minimalism is essentially having a uniform so that you don’t have to spend time to figure out what to wear so that you can use that time being productive, the purpose is productivity
2026-09-17 16:25:33
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Ever :
American minimalism is more like a trend it’s almost like cosplaying feels too “try hard”. Scandinavian minimalism feels authentic effortless yet chic it just feels timeless, more like it’s part of who they are. It’s more like an identity, and they’ll always have minimalism not just a trend.
2026-09-17 16:43:12
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Elle-Persian :
Potato vs potato ( different pronunciations)
2026-09-17 14:41:15
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user917362828 :
These look exactly the same.
2026-09-17 21:34:06
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.07.spoxo :
This feels super surface level and biased!
2026-09-17 20:41:57
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RedRoser_13 :
Scandinavian minimalists add colors like Rose, red, pink, blues, greens, embroidery and more.
2026-09-17 15:45:27
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kennedy :
Wow, this is a really good take! I guess I noticed that as well
2026-09-21 20:18:50
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Emily Sears :
I feel like French minimalism is one too
2026-09-18 01:43:36
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Melissa :
I feel like the Japanese and Korean minimalism is unique as well and probably massively influential
2026-09-17 19:28:01
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blue🌺 :
i as a non american but also non european prefer the american minimalism because it seems more diverse than the scandinavian, unlike the scandinavian the american minimalism doesnt look almost like a uniform
2026-09-17 13:57:36
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tomatobites :
I’m so tickled by the defensiveness of the Americans in the comments 🤭
2026-09-21 05:48:59
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LagoonaBeach :
You are describing New York minimalism. As an American in the Pacific Northwest, we have our own minimalist style.
2026-09-19 00:02:37
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Jenny Grogan :
so the matrix meets office chic
2026-09-17 12:00:19
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Katie Ape :
The American version seems to be less oversized possibly?
2026-09-18 03:16:49
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Liisha :
American minimalism also often coincides with classism—something to note, corporate world—white collar. It’s why many of the images tend to be a certain demographic in specific cities…
2026-09-17 15:18:52
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Natasha Gu :
This is journalism 🤌🏼
2026-09-17 15:43:28
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Littlespark :
American looks like french minimalism
2026-09-17 17:13:40
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gigi_gantic :
Scandinavian minimalism really focuses a lot on being comfy and warm, we love wool and sweaters/sweatshirts/jeans. As you say American minimalism is very corporate friendly! Scandi minimalism can be that too but I feel it teeters more towards influencer/fashion blogger “corporate”?
2026-09-17 17:51:03
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Holly Golightly✨ :
Wow how interesting.
2026-09-17 12:00:38
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Nikki Baker :
Love this!
2026-09-17 14:21:30
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user897049895323 :
CBK is the North Star of American minimalism imo.
2026-09-17 15:59:01
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vin.ho :
I never really thought of it like this but the moment you explained it I definitely understood immediately.
2026-09-17 15:20:29
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