After a three year, self imposed "time out" from fashion (to be full time mommy to 4 year old Maya and 20 month old Marlowe)-- Phoebe Philo is ready to get back to the top of the fashion game. Recently named the Creative Director of Celine, Philo says she is excited to get back to work. Her first designs for Celine, to be unveiled in June for the pre-spring and cruise seasons, sound like they're in tune with the times, underlining how much the industry has changed.
Fireworks are out: Realism is in. "[Celine] never stood for flashy fashion. It always felt like it was pretty sober, and that feels really relevant," Philo said in her first interview since taking the creative helm of the brand, owned by luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. "It's going to be more about a foundation for a wardrobe."
Seriously, I have not bought single thing from Celine since Michael Kors was at the helm (my black platform Celine shoes are so worn out but I refuse to give them up!). I am really excited to see what Philo shows in June. Stay tuned for more coverage! (source:WWD)
For her debut pre-collections in particular, "I want it to be less about fashion and trend and to do something more about pieces and style," she stressed."I'm designing the collection in capsules and there's going to be a part of it based on iconic pieces," she told WWD over a cappuccino amid the gilded splendor of the Ritz dining room here. In her inimitable mix of tomboy and chic elegance, Philo was wearing a "very small" men's motorcycle jacket tossed over a loose, band-collared men's shirt and a pair of cotton tuxedo pants from her Chloé days.
"I would like them to be investment pieces," Philo said of her forthcoming collection, sounding serene and confident. "There's going to be a big emphasis on trousers and jackets and blouses, and pieces that mix together. It's also designed in such a way that it takes you through the day. It's certainly how I dress, and it feels right.
I can't wait to see how she transforms the boring Celine bags into something fabulous!! LOVED her when she was with Chloe. ;) x
I can't wait for her collection. Philo at Chloe was just remarkable. It was fresh, young, but with a grown-up sensibility. Very wearable, very fun, very modern!
and That Iznac gal was just out just like that? cruel fashion world.