Accessories are there to add flavour to your day-to-day wardrobe. They’re the cherry on top – the accent to your outfits. They can take a boring ensemble and make it exciting, creating personality seemingly out of thin air. But they must do all of this without stealing the limelight, because while accessories are important, they’re not the stars of the show.
That’s where minimalist accessories come in. Whether it’s a bag, a watch, a hat or a wallet, these pieces complement your daily life and the clothes you wear without stealing attention. They elevate without encroaching, adding character to outfits in a restrained, understated manner.
If that sounds good, keep reading – we’ve rounded up some of our favourite minimal accessories brands below. From pared-back jewellery to bags that don’t make a song and dance about their presence, these are the labels to know.
Stiksen
- Stiksen 107 Wool Cashmere Grey
- Stiksen 107 Linen Beige
- Stiksen 105 Ventile Midnight
Hailing from Sweden, the spiritual home of all things minimalist, Stiksen takes an already simple item – the baseball cap – and refines it to the nth degree. It strips away anything unnecessary and reduces the cap to its most foundational form, before elevating it with premium materials and intricate attention to detail.
The result? Some of the best caps on the market, perfect for those who like their accessories to complement outfits without hogging the limelight.
We like to think of it as the headwear equivalent of a well-tailored blazer or the perfect plain white tee.
Le Gramme
- Le Gramme 18kt Yellow Polished Gold Ribbon Ring
- Le Gramme Ribbon 21g Recycled Brushed Sterling Silver Cuff
- Le Gramme Silver Round Le 2.5g Necklace
Crafting understated rings, bracelets and necklaces in France, Le Gramme has become the go-to brand for men looking to elevate their wardrobes with subtle jewellery. There’s no blingy nonsense, no oversized pendants – just simple, well-made pieces of metal, each one distinguished by its weight in grams.
If you’re looking to dabble in jewellery but are aesthetically opposed to anything remotely flashy, this is the brand for you.
Junghans
- Junghans Max Bill Regulator Bauhaus Automatic 40mm
- Junghans Meister Chronoscope
- Junghans Max Bill Quarz
Junghans isn’t your average automatic watchmaker. It does things differently. And you only have to look at the designs to realise that. The brand’s aesthetic is heavily inspired by the Bauhaus movement, with pared-back dials, subtle but crystal-clear indices and surgically precise movements.
The watches are handmade in Germany (where else?), and the ones created in collaboration with legendary Swiss designer Max Bill remain bestsellers to this day.
Rains
- Rains Tote Bag
- Rains Black Rolltop Large Rucksack
- Rains 5 Panel Cap
It rains a lot in Denmark, which is perhaps why the country has produced one of the best rainwear brands around. The aptly named Rains is best known for its rubberised coats, but that’s only half of the story. It’s also responsible for a whole line of practical minimalist rain-proof bags and accessories.
The backpacks in particular are fantastic, featuring clean, uncluttered designs that work well for work or play.
Côte&Ciel
- Côte&Ciel Black Sanna Sleek Bag
- Côte&Ciel Yukon Backpack
- Côte&Ciel Gray Orne Smooth Bag
Calling Côte&ciel’s bags ‘minimal’ isn’t strictly true – there’s actually a lot going on here. But even so, it’s done in a way that keeps the designs clean, flowing and, on the surface, understated.
The aesthetic is futuristic, sculptural and off-beat. There’s not much in the way of visible branding, but there doesn’t have to be in order to recognise these receptacles for what they are.
The unique design language tells you what brand you’re looking at long before you’ve spotted a logo.
Miansai
- Miansai Juno Rope Bracelet
- Miansai Orson Pull Bungee Rope Bracelet
- Miansai Orson Loop Leather Bracelet
Miami-based jewellery brand Miansai makes simple, nautical-inspired pieces that are equally at home on men or women. You can spot its bracelets by their distinctive hook-and-anchor fastenings, often using gold, silver or premium leather in the designs.
It’s good jewellery without the fanfare – minimalist in appearance, but not in craftsmanship or quality.
Uniqlo
- Uniqlo Crossbody Bag
- Uniqlo 2-Way Stretch Cap
- Uniqlo Socks
If you’re going to shop at high-street chains, Uniqlo is by far the best of the bunch from a style standpoint. This is mainly because the Japanese retailer doesn’t madly chase trends, instead relying on classic staples that can weather the storm of fast fashion and stay looking good from one season to the next.
This approach extends beyond clothing and into the brand’s accessories, too. For things like socks, bags and headwear, it’s one of the best in the game for getting that clean minimalist look without paying outrageous designer prices.
Nomos Glashütte
- Nomos Glashütte Tangente 38 Limited Edition Hand-Wound 37.5mm Stainless Steel and Canvas Watch
- Nomos Glashütte Metro Rose Gold Neomatik 39
- Nomos Glashütte Ludwig
Another German watchmaker renowned for its precise, in-house movements and Bauhaus-inspired designs. Based in Glashütte – the heart of German watchmaking – Nomos creates timepieces that are impeccably engineered yet visually restrained.
The clean, geometric dials and slender cases make them a favourite among those who appreciate understated luxury, but with real, palpable horological substance. In other words, these aren’t just minimalist fashion watches – they’re the real deal.
Mazi Untitled
- Mazi Untitled Helmet Bag
- Mazi Untitled All Day Backpack 02
- Mazi Untitled Tripper Cross Body Bag
A Korean brand that sits at the intersection of art and fashion, Mazi Untitled creates experimental, textural bags that feel like one-off works rather than mass-produced items.
There’s little in the way of visible branding and the designs are free from unnecessary details and embellishments. Just simple, slouchy bags that look great slung over a shoulder at the weekend or on the way to and from work.
Horizn Studios
- Horizn Studios M5 Pro
- Horizn Studios H6 Essential
- Horizn Studios Shibuya Rolltop
Horizn Studios is a Berlin-based luggage brand combining clean, modern design with travel-friendly tech. It’s known for its sleek, hard-shell suitcases, smart carry-ons and minimalist travel accessories, often featuring integrated power banks and water-resistant materials.
The aesthetic is pared-back and functional, making it a solid choice for those who like their travel gear to be both stylish and practical in equal measure.
