Philo’s go-to look is this: a pair of fun pants, a knitwear piece, a peek of starched cuff or collar and a white sneaker (usually Stan Smith trainers). The idea that personal presentation and values influence the teams and projects one is a part of is a huge takeaway from Philo’s role in fashion, and a worthwhile life lesson. Though playing such a major role in brands which have been staples of the industry for so many years is nothing to laugh at, Philo navigated the waters with grace and poise, which influenced how audiences viewed her branding and signature styles. This was no small feat, but the designer has an eye for an objective approach to fashion, which she combines with her impressive experience in the industry. Something she is most known for incorporating into the Céline brand was a minimalist aesthetic, favoring a more simplistic look on fashion that fogoes showy design and instead focuses on clean lines, carefully crafted color palettes, and classic beauty. She appreciates the power of simplicity, and finding the difference between creativity and excess. Philo practices what she preaches, and her own personal style is reflective of what she presents on the runway. Céline is a strictly womenswear brand, but Philo introduced a distinctly masculine aspect into her designs, not only pushing the envelope on traditional womenswear but showcasing the potential in Céline that had previously laid dormant. In her time at Céline, Philo brought a fresh take on fashion and design, essentially reviving what has been a fading fashion house. She ended up working as a designer at Céline for ten years, stepping down in 2018 after receiving numerous awards and recognition for her direction. In 2008, she was approached to be creative director of French fashion house Céline, which she accepted, taking the institution in a much more mature direction than the one she had favored at Chloé. She has always been an advocate for making lifestyle choices that do not necessarily follow the workaholic behavior that modern society favors, and is appropriately admired for this. After five years at Chloé, Philo took a break from the industry and focused on family, making it clear in the few interviews she did take that she took her time away from work very seriously, and it was not something that she had any reason to be ashamed about. Her role as assistant lasted four years before replacing McCartney as creative director in the early 2000’s, where she embraced the time’s obsession with cool-girl celebrity style. Her classic style is founded on elements and choices that are ridiculously easy to incorporate into your own wardrobe, and perhaps what I’ve decided to call the “Philo philosophy” will influence your opinions on style and the effect it has on all aspects of lifestyle.īorn in France (meaning effortless style was basically instilled in her at birth, let’s be honest) but growing up in London, she attended famed art institute Central Saint Martins, and immediately following her graduation, began working as Stella McCartney’s assistant at Chloé. Her off-duty looks are just as perfectly curated as what she showcases on the runway, if not more so (though why compare the two, everything she designs is a masterpiece). She has inspired women everywhere with her contemporary minimalism, a style that’s suited to the workplace and the casual alike, and her controlled versatility is a cultivated style that has gained traction with women and men alike. Just some of the many labels Phoebe Philo has embodied over the years, the British designer has become a cult classic in all senses of the word she has a huge following (who’ve christened themselves the “Philophiles”) and has created a classic style that is never in or out of style, but simply timeless. “Patron saint of dressing for the female gaze,” to quote the New York Times.
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