Tag Archives: Phoebe Philo
Quote of the day: Phoebe Philo
“I’ve got friends with copied pieces. My mum’s even got a knock-off bag! I love it, I’m nothing but flattered.”
Phoebe Philo on Celine knock-off, US Vogue
CHLOE ALPHABET: G is for Gaby Aghion
Female designers are at the creative helm of some of the most successful luxury brands right now and coincidentally or not, a rather important trio of them has risen through the ranks of fashion via Chloé. Stella McCartney, Phoebe Philo, and currently Clare Waight Keller are at the forefront of intelligent, female-friendly fashion, gifting women the multi-tasking wardrobe fundamentals that answer our everyday demands. Continue reading
Banana Republic coming to London
Today’s news: Banana Republic is coming to London – to the old Dickins & Jones store. I can’t say it appeals to me (a more expensive version of Gap? No ta) and it seems like other people think the same. I wonder how it will do? In the meantime, I hear Phoebe Philo has been designing for Gap even though she has tried to keep it quiet. She has been paid thousands to do this and her influence can already be seen in the spring and high summer collections. Lots of preppie-ish cottons, dresses and fine knits in a muted palette and some fabulous (but rather expensive) bags.
