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New York Fashion Week Fall 2009: 3.1 Phillip Lim
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Photo credit: Imaxtree
Everyone loves Lim: Well, at least I do. This season, he brings us women dressed in glitzy funk and the men who accompany them. He stays true to his vision by putting directional style, romance and fine tailoring in a bowl and mixing it to create a sartorial meal of modern refinement.
A playful palette of neutrals and edgy prints: A subdued selection of autumnal hues with eye-pleasing prints, textured fabrics and shimmery detail.
Shapes and silhouettes: Gorgeously constructed coats are layered with savvy style. Dresses range from the shapeless to cinched for women while men don sack-style garments that have just the right amount of room to move comfortably. Women also walked down the runway with in-vogue broad shoulder suits, keeping in line with masculine tailoring for women.
All about the details: His use of ruffles showcase his love for romance and I still can’t stop talking about the cuts and elemental genius of his coats.
I loved the…brown double breasted suit with black lapels for men. His pimp-daddy fur collared jacket wasn’t too shabby either. For the women, his sassy separates were exceptional and I am adding his one-shouldered dress to my list of favorites.
I wasn’t too fond of…that Big Bird fur coat and that leather daddy vest.
Overall critique: His collection was like Blade Runner meets Devil Wears Prada meets The Great Gatsby. I’ve been a fan of Lim from the beginning and his knack for mixing the soft with severe only gets better with age. All in all, anyone who wears 3.1 Phillip Lim is worth knowing.
To view the entire collection visit www.nymag.com.
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