Minimalism had its moment — now it’s time for bold colors, eclectic layering and statement-making designs. After years of subdued colors and clean lines, the maximalist movement embraces individuality and the art of more. This trend drips with color, pattern and personality. From bright prints to layered accessories, let your style shine and your true colors show. Ready to infuse maximalism into mountain style? Here’s how.
Bright Eyes
Bright glasses for bold outfits. Top off your ensemble with thick specs in a surprising shade like lavender, sky blue or tangerine.
Eye Pieces of Vail:
Jacques Marie Mage Vito, $870
Chrome Hearts Cliterally, $1,700
Jacques Marie Mage Hatfield, $870
Western Max
Mix patterns, but keep your colors in harmony for a cohesive vibe. Pair a bold graphic tee with short sweater shorts, they layer in Western flair — think a vintage bolo tie, a custom-styled hat and cowboy boots.
Alpine Kind:
Daydreamer Grateful Dead Tank, $89
Vintage Bolo Tie, $129
Canyons Sweater Shorts, $69
Vintage Cowboy Boots, $469
Styled Hat, $389
The Maximalist Mindset
Maximalism is not just a style; it’s an attitude. It involves mixing patterns like a pro and layering on the details.
Perch:
Zimmerman Wylie Relaxed Ikat Shirt, $615
Sebastiane Skirt, $230
Lavanda Belt, $155
Squash Blossom:
Moonstone Totem Earrings, $1,365
Bright, Bold and Beautiful
Maximalist style embraces bold colors and patterns, featuring statement accessories. For a striking summer look, layer a cream cropped biker jacket over a body-hugging dress adorned with a vibrant zig-zag design and embellishments around the neckline, paired with oversized jewelry.
Perch:
Yara Zigzag Dress, $1,290; Lamarque Kirsl Top, $425
J. Cotter Gallery:
Pave Pollock Ring with Tourmaline, $4,600
Men’s Max
Want to wade into maximalism without diving headfirst? Weave subtle patterns and elevated accessories into your outfit. Start with a dark plaid button up, then layer on an Aztec-inspired overshirt. Top it off with a bold belt and a strut-worthy pair of cognac ostrich sneakers.
Avalon:
Pietra Salata Overshirt, $538
Barmas Snap Front Shirt, $218
Kemo Sabe:
Cognac Ostrich Sneakers, $1,800
Mix and Match Patterns
Summer is looking brighter than ever. This season, swap your basic blues for a pair of colored jeans in a fresh barrel-leg fit. Then, finish it off with something exaggerated and effortlessly cool, like a striped button-down layered under a relaxed, colorful sweater.
Ptarmigan Sports:
Marine Layer Cali Poplin Shirt, $98
Icon Sweater, $118P
Squash Blossom:
Marianne Necklace, $9,600
Max Summer Color
Maximalism embraces color. Pair a vivid checkerboard sweater with shorts, sneakers and a neck scarf for a casual yet eye-catching outfit.
Alpine Kind:
Checkerboard Sweater, $89
Harleigh Khaki Shorts, $54
Vintage Scarf with Vintage Ring Tie, $69
Sorel Ona Sneakers, $95
Barrel Jeans, $119
