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Sportmax Takes Us Back To The Nineties For Spring 2021

A modern take on minimalism - by Kathryn Madden
  • 26 Sep 2020
Sportmax Takes Us Back To The Nineties For Spring 2021

Now-stalgia. It’s the 2020 term coined to sum up our proclivity for the past. Unsure of our future, we find solace in simpler times — whether it’s the shows we watch, the music we play or the clothes we wear.

For spring/summer 2021, Sportmax conjured comfort by riffing on ’90s minimalism and grunge. There was masculine tailoring, top-to-toe pinstripes and clingy tie-dye tops. The collection was inspired by the body — the shapes, the silhouettes and the skin — and sheer layers and architectural draping both proved common themes.

Of course Sportmax, little sister of Max Mara, would never get stuck in the past. Instead, stompy, chiselled boots, arm jewellery and supersized clutches accessorised each look, masterfully putting the now in now-stalgia.

THE TRENDS

Tie-dye

A more sophisticated spin on an old favourite.

Sportmax spring/summer 2021.

Supersized clutch 

We’re sensing big bag energy.

Sportmax spring/summer 2021.

Ruching

Leather takes the trend into new territory.

Sportmax spring/summer 2021.

Below, some of our favourite key looks.

Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Sportmax spring/summer 2021.
Kathryn Madden
Kathryn Madden
Kathryn Madden is the Deputy Features Director of marie claire magazine, and spends her days writing about feminism, fashion and everything in between. She’s also written for Grazia, InStyle, Qantas and Home Beautiful, and is the editor and founder of Lonely Continent.

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