If you’re a minimalist, then you’ll know that French style embodies the philosophy that a great outfit is about clever, considered choices rather than fleeting trends. But that doesn’t have to mean that a minimalist wardrobe stays the same. In fact, part of the appeal of minimalist dressing is its ability to evolve subtly from season to season, incorporating new shapes, textures and styling ideas while still feeling timeless at its core.

For spring, the French are looking to paired-back tailoring and knitwear as well as head-to-toe denim in smarter washes, the season’s must-have jacket and vintage-inspired footwear to create a capsule wardrobe that feels polished, refined and light. By refreshing familiar pieces with new but versatile updates, they elevate their everyday wardrobe to a state of effortlessness.