Phoebe Philo's sought-after bags
Even though they are all "sold-out" on the website, Phoebe Philo's bags have not lost their appeal to fashionistas.
After a period of "freezing" activities in the fashion industry since leaving the position of Creative Director of Céline in 2018, Phoebe Philo recently officially returned with a new collection from the same brand. name. Her signature is often recognised in her sharp bespoke designs, with a special emphasis on tailoring and bringing comfort to women. Along with Helmut Lang and Jil Sander, Phoebe Philo is also a pioneer name for minimalist designers. However, if we pay too much attention to the limited use of decorations and patterns, or the serious aspect of clothing, we will sometimes miss the boldness, playfulness and associated charm. body shape... has appeared over the years in her designs.
The British-Parisian designer's work evolved in parallel as a woman and was inspired by the women around her, from youthful and simple to confident and artistic. Instead of asking what Philo's own brand has to offer, perhaps it's easiest to ask: What do modern women need?
The reason why Phoebe Philo's comeback is highly appreciated in the garment industry is because in more than a decade of her career, she has introduced a distinct code of comfort and elegance, and has been recognised for her ability to Extremely proficient in using seams and color combinations with only neutral colours. For the brand of the same name, Phoebe Philo did not disappoint her followers by launching a collection of 150 products called "A1".
This time, her designs are also enhanced with strong highlights. Close to the confident demeanor of sexy, confident modern women, and of course the wise choice of materials. Additionally, oversized shoulder detailing plays a core role in the collection through coats and jackets, in line with the ongoing trend driven by Saint Laurent by Vacarello and Balenciaga by Gvasilia, but with clean lines rounder, softer.
However, all eyes are on the handbag models. In fact, Phoebe Philo has carved a solid niche for herself as one of fashion's most formidable handbag designers, creating a series of iconic Céline bags that exude classic beauty. Classic continues to attract luxury consumers. Coming to the "A1" collection, let's learn more about the 3 newly introduced designs, but of course they were all "sold out".
Phobe Philo XL Cabas Tote Bag
As every "Philophile" knows and predicts, the first collection of the Phoebe Philo brand will definitely feature an oversized leather tote bag. This is one of Philo's iconic bag looks during her tenure at Céline. To date, this version has been officially released under her own label with the same simple structure.
As the name suggests, the XL Cabas is exactly that, an extra-large tote bag, made of high-quality leather measuring a whopping 57.5 cm in length and 41 cm in height. The mouth of the bag is fixed with a padlock and has a small compartment with a zipper and two small pockets combined to hold valuable items. Prices start at 5,800 GBP ($9,600) for the suede version and top out at 6,200 GBP ($10,300) for the smooth black calfskin version.
Phoebe Philo Gig Bag
The second style introduced by Phoebe Philo for her debut handbag line is the Gig Bag, a shoulder bag more suitable for everyday use. Once again, clean and minimalist design is present in the collection. The overall bag does not have any signs of logo on the bag's surface and only has knotted leather strap details on each side for added sophistication. Gig Bag in black calf leather with matching suede stitching and lining, silver metallic detailing. The bag has three compartments with a soft structure and can be worn on the shoulder in two different lengths.
Made from three separate compartments then connected together by a single pocket mouth. This is the only bag model available in white with a length of 31 cm and a height of 26 cm, and comes with a detachable shoulder strap. All for 2,600 GBP ($4,320).
Phoebe Philo Small Kit Cabas Tote Bag
Finally, the third tote bag is smaller in size, but still completes the first bag collection from Phoebe Philo's "A1". It can be seen that this is the most structurally special product of the three types. The small Kit Cabas bag has a striking style with a rectangular hard edge and a silver buckle on the top edge. Like the Gig Bag, the two sides of the bag are decorated with leather strap knot details. Its top handle is just the right length to carry comfortably over the shoulder.
Lined with suede, the bag has a zippered pocket inside to safely store essentials. This is also a bag model with measurements that are quite suitable for most women's daily activities, length 39.8cm and height 22cm. Prices start at 3,200 GBP ($5,315) for the various leather options and go up to 3,500 GBP ($5,800) for the versions with black calf hair.
Each version is available in two colours: black and chocolate with silver buckles for the calfskin models, and yellow buckles for the fur models.
