Phillip Lim is a designer hailed by the entire fashion world for good reason. His creations capture the essence of a moment, of an inspiration, and transpose them into clothing. For Spring/Summer 2014, the designer chose the relaxed spirit of the Californian surfers of the 70s, and the movement of the wave served as a guideline throughout his collection. His original idea was to mix work and pleasure, and in a more general way, the infinite possibilities offered by the men’s wardrobe.
The show was opened by catwalk star Ben Allen, dressed in a sleeveless parka and baggy tartan pants. Philip Lim chose to blur the boundaries between genres, joyfully mixing registers without offending.
Sportswear meets streetwear, an apt interpretation of what one might imagine to be a surfer’s wardrobe. And that seems to be Mr. Lim’s motto for his collection: a melting pot of genres, a hymn to freedom.
With fringed leather, knitted cardigans and leather jackets with yokes, Phillip Lim remained true to his savoir-faire when it came to materials and graphic effects. Some color appears towards the middle of the show, notably blue shades in stripes and color-blocking that open the way to incendiary reds and an impromptu young mustard.
Prints also mingle with dance, with what might be called “techno-hawaiian” prints (large exotic flowers with geometric details) on pants and jackets.
Sandals and espadrilles are de rigueur, adorning the feet of the excellent cast: Ben Allen, Justin Sterling, Miles Langford, Ben Jarvis, Alex Ferrario, Georges de Saint Mars, Alexander Beck, Arthur Gosse and Jester White.
Photos courtesy of 3.1 Phillip Lim/FashionGPS
Mary Yasmine Arrouche
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