The 10 best designs of Phoebe Philo's career From leather t-shirts to furry heels
It’s official: Phoebe Philo has officially announced her return to the landscape of fashion, and is set to establish her namesake label later this year. Last February 9, 2023, in a simple, black-boardered statement posted via Instagram, Philo revealed that her eponymous label will be available for registration through her website in July, and she’s (cheekily, might we add) looking forward to “being in touch” until then. For those who are unaware of the iconic designer, the untouchably cool Phoebe Philo was the former creative director of Céline from 2008 up until her exit in 2018. She revolutionized the logomanic industry of fashion: eschewing maximalism in exchange for clean-cut lines and muted tones – she wanted to create offerings that were “relevant” to the modern woman. In the words of Vogue, «She had an uncommon knack for synthesizing the aspirational with everyday, and in the process, she defined the modern look of a generation». Even if you aren’t familiar with Philo’s name, you’re definitely aware of her influence as the genius behind the biggest fashion phenomena to ever grace modern fashion.
While waiting for the designer’s much-anticipated comeback, nss magazine looks back at the designer’s top 10 most iconic designs throughout her career, stemming from Chloé to Céline.
1. The Paddington Bag for Chloé SS05
Just like what Phoebe stunningly did during her tenure at Chloé, she also amassed a number of bags into the “it” zone for Céline. From the Céline luggage bag to the Céline trapeze and Céline Phantom, one thing’s for sure: Phoebe Philo definitely knows how to make a bag loved and adored by plenty.
8. Slip dresses for Céline FW15
Alongside it bags, Philo also made footwear of the season. For SS10, she kickstarted a huge trend throughout the globe: Wooden Wedges. Sarah Mower of Vogue stated that «the genius of the wedge sandal that made every single outfit work» was responsible for some of the collection's popularity.
