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How It Got Started
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The name "capsule wardrobe" was first developed by a woman named Susie Faux who owned a boutique in London. However, it was Donna Karan, an American designer, who diffused the concept into the minds of modern society. She created the "7 Easy Pieces" collection which aimed to demonstrate the variety of styles that could be conveyed through the basics of clothing. Her collection displayed a total of 8 models, dressed in bodysuits and tights, who then layered pieces of clothing that exhibited their distinct styles. Nowadays, the capsule wardrobe is widely referred to in fashion media and is used as a minimalist concept as it narrows down peoples' wardrobes and rebels against fast fashion.
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More About the Woman Behind It
Susie Faux
Susie Faux grew up surrounded by fashion, with both her parents and grandparents being women tailors. In this regard, she was able to experience seeing how fashion could affect confidence & ended up opening her own boutique named Wardrobe in 1973. She was the founder of the term capsule wardrobe in 1980 & spread the idea of having a small closet of high quality clothes that can be worn frequently. Not only does the high-quality clothing protest against fast fashion and raise confidence, owning less will save the environment as well.
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"People buy because they’re short on time, but they don’t realize that with a capsule wardrobe, you save on time and money."
Susie Faux
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