Sure, and no. Whereas I’m relieved that the Phoebe Philo line is an extension of the thought that she had at Céline – sure, I do need that cargo high and the hand-combed embroidered sliced skirt (offered out) and the headscarf high and extra – I’ll additionally discover it elsewhere on the planet, from different designers. These vogue concepts exist already.
Whereas there are items that push the envelope (or the zips) barely, like pants that unzip down the again, which is fascinating, I don’t know if it’ll fairly take off. Ditto to the zig-zag print leggings, which truthfully appear like one thing that got here out of an ’80s aerobics video – and never in a cute method.
We will’t purchase it in Australia, as transport is just obtainable within the US, UK and Europe – and sure, we all know it offered out anyway – however Australians who do wish to buy and may afford it may possibly discover a technique to make it occur.
Naomi Smith, vogue director of Marie Claire and Elle Australia.
My first response was devastation. What do you imply they don’t ship to Australia?
After falling in love with each outfit and accent on the web site, devastation turned to discovering associates within the US to just accept my orders.
I personal fairly just a few items from Phoebe’s time at Celine and this assortment has the identical enchantment. you will love these garments endlessly.
Contemplating the resale worth of #OldCeline by Phoebe Philo, I’m saving up for that timeless trench coat. It’s an funding.
Phoebe ticks the containers of what I really like as a client and a stylist.
Glynis Traill-Nash, In Vogue podcast
The very fact it largely offered out inside someday of launch says all of it. Girls have been ready for this, and Phoebe has delivered.
I really like the plain luxurious of it, however with chunk. There’s a way of expansive minimalism, with occasional deep dives into texture and embellishment. It’s generally attractive – and a bit of bit scary. This isn’t one thing to fulfill the male gaze.
It’s stealth wealth wardrobing for many who discover Rick Owens a step too far on the darkish aspect.
Phoebe Philo’s fashion signatures are straightforward to recognise in her newest assortment.
Anybody who has managed to snag a bit from this primary assortment will maintain on to it for ever, alongside their most coveted Philo-for-Celine items. With Philo again within the recreation, girls really feel seen once more.
Kirstie Clements, creator The Vogue Issue and former Vogue Australia editor
Philo is aware of her buyer, and this assortment delivered with nice suiting, impeccably reduce tailor-made pants and shirts.
There’s a sexiness there, nevertheless it’s not frilly or girlie, it’s extra mental, in severe sombre colors.
The shaggy coats have been unbelievable, as have been the saggy denims and leather-based jackets.
Philo speaks a vogue language that many ladies reply to. It’s not understated, it’s assured.
Eva Galambos, proprietor and purchaser, Parlour X
It’s every part you anticipated and waited patiently for.
The costs are aligned with previous Celine, so don’t count on the Philo-philes to waiver.
True followers will recognise silhouettes and fabrications, given further edge.
That is what she does greatest. That is her distinctive method. That is her chemistry that makes her such a fascinating designer.
I missed Phoebe from vogue.
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