The term capsule wardrobe is currently in vogue and has become the most discussed topic by many brands and fashion enthusiasts in recent years.
However, its history dates back to the 1970s, when Susie Faux owned a London-based boutique named “Wardrobe,” where she offered an assorted collection of minimalist and versatile clothing items. These pieces consisted of tops, bottoms, and outerwear that could be easily paired up to create a variety of fresh looks. Susie’s idea was to help women feel confident and beautiful in the way they dressed.
Later in 1985, the concept of capsule wardrobes spread out across the USA, where designer Donna Karan introduced her first capsule line called “Seven Easy Pieces” in a fashion show. This collection consisted of a white shirt, bodysuit, skirt, structured jacket, dress, something made of leather, and a cashmere sweater. The models dressed in these pieces and showcased multiple outfits created with them. The show was a huge success, and the notion of having functional and interchangeable capsule wardrobes took off.
With the entry of fast fashion during the late 1990s, the idea of having a consciously built wardrobe did die off, but it is trending again. Because people are realizing that pop culture-inspired pieces just clutter our closets, and having an organized capsule wardrobe makes lives so much easier!