Rare is the designer that, with one collection, can influence three cities, nab an editorial in Vogue, and define an entire season. Ever since Phoebe Philo took the reins at Celine, militaristic minimalism has become more than just a trend - it's burgeoned into a movement, with Hermés, Phillip Lim, and Stella McCartney as its proponents. But what exactly is American sportswear? It's simplistic and Spartan, yet it lacks the severity of Francisco Costa's sharp-edged designs or the austerity of Junya Watanabe. In fact, its lack of adornment lends it a kind of unadulterated elegance - without the distraction of ornamentation, the focus shifts to the pure beauty of the silhouette.