Revisit the Making of the Phillip Lim Cool-Girl
Phillip Lim debuted at Fashion Week with a presentation of his Fall 2006 collection and then showed his Spring 2007 collection the following season on the runway. Now, we're anxiously awaiting another collection of covetable cool-girl wares on the runway from the designer who has also given us one of our favorite Target collaborations ever.
Since its beginning, the label's been praised for its cool and easy aesthetic, combining the worlds of street style and ladylike elegance in collections filled with subtle femininity. With a celebrity fan base that includes so many of our favorites — Kate Hudson, Kate Bosworth, Natalie Portman — he's created a wildly popular brand with serious staying power. Click through to get a glimpse of Lim's past collections as we eagerly await his Spring '15 lineup.
Fall 2014
Meet Soleil, the "fun and culturally curious" lady of Fall 2014, who carries a variety of bags that only get bigger and better with slogan-laded totes and a sharp new clutch shape.
Fall 2014
Softer violet and mint mingled with fuchsia and ochre in boxy shapes, including patchwork shearling jackets.
Fall 2014
Eveningwear took a surprisingly amped-up role with tuxedo vests over a glittering skirt and this full-on black red carpet gown with sheer inserts.
2014 Spring
Metallic cracked leather gave a button-down Lim's signature cool-girl flair.
Sprig 2014
Lim played masculine versus feminine with peplum and 'laxed trousers.
Spring 2014
Phillip Lim turned up the cool factor on a sweatshirt with sheer detailing.
Fall 2013
A cozy anorak and minihemline played opposites in this layered look.
Fall 2013
A perfect Fall palette, finished in army green, charcoal, and brown leather.
Fall 2013
Lim's over-the-knee boots, structured bags, and heavy layers defined cool on the Fall '13 runway.
Spring 2013
Flirty dresses in navy and white floated down the runway.
Spring 2013
Colorblocked blue hues complimented sweatshirt silhouettes.
Spring 2013
Lim brought the overalls back for Spring, here in a bright pink hue.
Fall 2012
He also put his unique stamp on the hugely popular colorblocking trend with this pantsuit.
Fall 2012
Lim gave street-chic edge to our essentials, like this leather jacket to top high-waisted trousers.
Spring 2012
Spring '12 showed light-as-air frocks and chic metallic heels.
Spring 2012
Lim showed sporty, lean silhouettes in pretty pastel hues.
Spring 2012
Splashy floral print pants and petal-pink leather for Spring '12.
Fall 2011
Long, lean silhouettes punctuated the Fall '11 collection.
Fall 2011
Lim showed bright trousers mixed with chunky charcoal knits.
Spring 2011
An example of the designer's knack for nailing the classics with modern sensibility for the Spring '11 collection.
Spring 2011
Lim updated the classic trench in transparent fabrics and sleek black piping.
Spring 2011
This season, the designer again paired the best of wearable neutrals with bold statement pieces.
Fall 2010
Leather details on body-hugging silhouettes, but the results are just sexy enough, never overt.
Fall 2010
Again, when Lim plays with print, he doesn't lose sight of the silhouette or fit and works in colors that wear easily.
Fall 2010
For Fall '10, Lim gave women an enviable way to wear shearling — paired with minidresses.
Spring 2010
This sparkly blazer-style dress captivated the fashion world.
Spring 2010
Neutrals in leather and cropped jackets to go with. As always, Lim played on proportion and classic wardrobe staples with updated, on-trend reinventions.
Spring 2010
This season, the designer played with sportswear — the chic, easy pant in a bright color.
Fall 2009
A darker palette and a pair of leather shorts we all had to have when they walked the runway in Fall '09.
Fall 2009
A retro-style moment reinterpreted with Lim's modern tailoring.
Fall 2009
For Fall '09, Lim channeled the '70s in shaggy fur pieces paired with more wearable separates.
Spring 2009
Bold colors and vibrant print rounded out the collection.
Spring 2009
Ruffle-adorned dresses with polish.
Spring 2009
Structure, again married with the playful hints of femininity for Spring '09.
Fall 2008
A whimsical, sheer maxi paired with a leather jacket shows off the designer's eye for creating looks in complete balance.
Fall 2008
The designer's addition of print was playful, but not over the top, toned down in wearable pieces and tailored separates.
Spring 2008
Red hues on playful, girlie, but always cool dresses.
Fall 2008
For Fall 2008, the designer added bold details to a neutral palette and streamlined column dress.
Spring 2008
Red accents lend a chic finish to neutral hues.
Spring 2008
Again, Lim's attention to the silhouette made the Spring '08 looks all about effortless-chic.
Fall 2007
As a contrast to the little dress, Lim offered up smart menswear with a femme cropped jacket to complement.
Fall 2007
Leather jackets only upped the cool vibe thrown on minidresses and paired with tights.
Fall 2007
With relaxed silhouettes and a neutral palette, Lim delivered a very cool-girl Fall '07 collection.
Spring 2007
Again, it's Lim's easy approach to femininity that defined the looks in the Spring '07 collection.
Spring 2007
Ethereal, flowing dresses with chic necklines and effortless finish.
Spring 2007
Spring '07 was marked by lightness and modernity.
Fall 2006
Lim managed to deliver both the femme and the tomboy rolled into one.
Fall 2006
Ruffle adorned dresses that felt easy, not fussy.
Fall 2006
The designer's Fall '06 presentation brought a sophisticated-meets-feminine vibe via bows and luxe details.