As the announcement of her own line settles the industry looks back at the career of one of fashion's most beloved designers.
When Phoebe Philo stepped into the world of fashion, she changed the landscape for good. As one of the first women to revolutionize fashion design, her bold and fearless vision paved the way for modern trends and styles.
At Celine, where Philo took over as creative director in 2008, her impact was immediate. She embraced minimalism and began a prevailing trend of clean lines, using simple silhouettes to make a statement. She also pioneered popular trends that saw reinterpretations of circular sunglasses, turtlenecks and white shirts.
But it wasn’t just clothing that made Philo an icon: her commitment to sustainability and ethical clothing making practices also inspired others in the industry. Rather than continuing to rely on mass production through large companies, Philo started up local workshops that created pieces with intricate detail such as hand-woven silk vests and coats crafted by Frenchwomen who had been doing similar work for decades.
Now with her new brand on the horizon, we look to see how Philo will continue to shape fashion culture while inspiring a generation of designers who have taken her ethos of timeless elegance and simplicity forward.
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