I’m not going to lie to you. Zara and Mango are usually the place I beeline to when I’m in the mood to indulge myself with a cheap and trendy buy. As I was idly scrolling through their new arrivals on my last visit, along with the staples at J.Crew, I couldn’t help but notice how many chic—and timeless—staples I saw, especially pieces that looked destined for a “forever wardrobe.” With a certain anti-trend, quiet-luxury aesthetic on the rise, these three retailers are clearly taking notes on the growing interest in paring things back and has been acting accordingly.
