Phillip Lim

Did you know Brazil is home to the second-largest population of Japanese in the world ? That culture clash appealed to Phillip Lim, and for this season, the Chinese American designer mined the meeting of Japanese and Brazilian traditions, or what he called "Nipo-Brasileiro sub-culture". Call it rather Brapanese, everyone does. He followed his nose to Mixed Martial Arts, MMA, which brings together Asian martial arts traditions with something closer to street fighting. Capoeira ? "It's born...Read Full Story

3.1 Phillip Lim Flight Jumpsuit for Vacations – how cool is this jumpsuit? Here is why I like it: 1. It is very functional 2. It looks so chic 3. You can wear it on the plane 4. It has pockets 5. It is only 28 inch inseam so if you are petite you will not need to tailor it 6. It is quite sexy You like it? I love it. 3.1 Phillip Lim Flight Jumpsuit for $595.Read Full Story

Valentino released an ad from its fall accessories campaign, shot in Rome at Studio Backspace, featuring photographer Terry Richardson’s tattooed forearms and hands holding their signature Rockstud Rouge studded pumps and clutch bag. (WWD) Photo By Courtesy Photo Chanel is selling its iconic Chanel No. 5. perfume in “its rarest, most collectible form” – the Grand Extrait edition, which will set you back $4,200 for 30-ounces (that’s almost two pounds of perfume). A 7.5-ounce Grand Extrait...Read Full Story

After a five-year courtship, Phillip Lim has agreed to do a collaboration with Target! His limited-edition collection won't be available in stores until September, but when it finally arrives, the designer promised a "modern-day wardrobe" for women and men. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, he said he's designing clothing "that I felt were necessary," but he wouldn't reveal more about what we can expect to see in stores. Target will price the collection at $20 to $75, according...Read Full Story

Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images North America Phillip Lim is currently is currently in Tokyo to shoot his fall ad campaign. The designer hosted a cocktail party at his flagship store in Aoyama on Friday evening. Lim was also using the party as a platform to cast the last models for the ads, which he said will star model and actress Kiko Mizuhara and will be shot as a short film, with an ensemble cast of 20. The campaign will be used worldwide. “I found a lot of inspiration [for fall] in caf...Read Full Story