It’s ‘Phoebe Philo’ day – here’s why fashion fans are so excited
The IndependentNever has a black screen caused so much excitement. open image in gallery The shy designer Phoebe Philo meets her front row fans at the Spring 2004 Chloe show in Paris To a casual follower of fashion, the esteem in which Philo, 50, is held may feel puzzling. open image in gallery Never knowingly overdressed, Philo with fashion fan Kylie Minogue But the Philo effect extended far beyond fashion’s front row. In fact, the entire trend for pimping up everyday footwear can be attributed to Philo: over the years, she’s given glow-ups to clogs, slippers and Dr Martens, while her own predilections for wearing adidas Stan Smith, New Balance and Nike trainers led to them being adopted in large number by her acolytes. open image in gallery Philo with the models from her Chloe ready-to-wear collection in 2005 How a media-shy designer will connect with a digital-first consumer without serving up those globs of relatability that have such high currency online remains to be seen.
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Former Celine creative director Phoebe Philo to launch new brand in September 2023
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