Subtle Simple Is the Online Vietnamese Brand We Love

last updated 14 August 2019

Thanks to the insane amount of time we spend on Instagram (I'm too scared to look at the hours notched up on my iPhone settings), we discover a lot of new brands. The women on our radar (and the women in our office) are truly adept at uncovering cool, affordable labels from across the globe, allowing us to cultivate truly unique wardrobes. Sometimes buying something niche from a far-flung corner of the internet can feel like a risk, but it often pays off.

Case in point: Subtle Simple. Brittany Bathgate's followers were keen to know where she'd snapped up a balloon-sleeve white cotton dress recently, and she kindly revealed her secret: an unknown but ultra-chic label of minimalist goodies based in Vietnam. Not the place we'd usually search for cult affordable labels, but therein lies just one of the many joys of fashion on Instagram.

With statement silhouettes rendered in neutral, classic, expensive-looking colors and fabrics, Subtle Simple ticks off the trends that you'll also find at the likes of Zara, COS, and & Other Stories right now. I would even go so far as to say there's a cut-price Céline-ness to the whole thing, so if you've always dreamed of being that woman but have definitely never had the budget, this could be your new go-to.

See influencers wearing Subtle Simple:

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Shop the collection:

Subtle Simple

Straw Effect Overlap With Button Dress

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Linen Leisure Top

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Gathered Linen Dress

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Draped Collar Silk Blouse

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Pleated Sleeves Gather Dress

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Classic Jacket With Metal Button

Available in sizes S to L.

Subtle Simple

Sheer Blouse

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Classic Linen Gown

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Classic Bell Long Sleeves Dress

Available in sizes XS to L.

Subtle Simple

Pleated Skirt

Available in sizes XS to L.

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.

Hannah Almassi is the Editor in Chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits. Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.