3.1 Phillip Lim Leather and Silk-Armure Top: A League of Its own
I never thought a baseball tee could be anything even close to chic. 3.1 Phillip Lim is teaching me to expect the unexpected! While Alexander Wang‘s football-inspired leather bustier/sweatshirt hybrid (out of his Spring 2010 collection) didn’t do much for me, this sport and sophistication blend is right up my alley. Raglan sleeves have never … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Leather and Silk-Armure Top: A League of Its own”
Dressy Sweatpants: Oxy Moron or Stroke of Genius?
Once upon a time, not too long ago, sweatpants were reserved for only the most relaxed or depressing of times: PMS bloat, hangover days, movie sessions on the couch…Once worn as an “Eff you!” to society (or by dorky guys who just didn’t know any better), they’ve slowly inched their way into the “real” wardrobes … Continue reading “Dressy Sweatpants: Oxy Moron or Stroke of Genius?”
3.1 Phillip Lim Cutout Silk and Cotton-Blend T-Shirt: Cut Out Your Boring T-Shirt Habit
With unexpected layers (knits over silk) and offbeat cuts, Phillip Lim is reviving the everyday shirt. An inspired outfit is all about the elements coming together in an interesting and unique way, and that’s easy once you’ve found the right top. Cutouts on clothing frequently translate to va-va-voom sex appeal (as in, “look at my … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Cutout Silk and Cotton-Blend T-Shirt: Cut Out Your Boring T-Shirt Habit”
3.1 Phillip Lim Men’s Spring 2011
Although at times a bit off kilter, Phillip Lim showed his skill at suit design with a spring collection of coveted suiting that was easily his best category design to date. While it’s true that his men’s line is still a work in progress, it’s good to see that he’s taking risks with cuts, fabrics, … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Men’s Spring 2011”