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The article focuses on the design and construction of the family home of the stylist Aurélie Écuyer in Savenay, Nantes, France with minimalist approach in it and reviews interior designing accessories including brass lamp from Surrounding, rug from Zanui and stone bowl from Koskela.

The article discusses the highlights at the 2013 Paris Fashion Week in France. Designer Phoebe Philo presented the classic Céline collection, a combination of clean minimalism and fabric maximalism, which stood out as the most stylish in the event. Belgian designer Raf Simons' second ready-to-wear line for Christian Dior featuring dogtooth and crochet. Also discussed is the collection of designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli for Valentino.

The article offers information about the Paris Fashion Week in France. It mentions that the fashion week is a symbolic one with a degree of individuality and house-specific vision in fashion designs that ranges from nineteen sixties to minimal designs. It also highlights various designs and collections with key trends for spring and optimistic colors from several fashion designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Channel, and Valentino.

The article considers the prediction of David A. Wolfe, creative director of The Doneger Group consultants, that the minimalist style will have a longer shelf life than one season. Wolfe also said that Saint-Tropez, France will be a prime area to spot trends, which will be dominated by simple, plain clothes. He dubbed it the reassurance trend, which includes luxury, classics, antique femininity and appropriateness.