September 20, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
Though much of Phillip Lim’s highly-anticipated collection for Target is long gone by now (*shakes fist*), there’s still plenty of buzz surrounding one of the megastore’s most successful collaborations yet. I’ll be honest – I often flock to the stores (or to the Target site at midnight from the comfort of my own bed) to shop the designer capsule collections just for the sake of doing so – from Rodarte to Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung and coming in February 2014, Peter Pilotto! beyond – even when I don’t even want the pieces that badly!
But Target’s take on 3.1 Phillip Lim was definitely an exception. It was probably one of the most similar bargain-friendly takes on the “real thing” in the history of Target collabos, from the near-replica Pashli-inspired bags to the color-detailed trenches, and of course, the comic book sweaters! The bad news is: a) your likeliest chance of getting your hands on the ridiculously cute Target “Boom” is probably on eBay, and b) a main-line 3.1 Phillip Lim sweater will set you back a healthy $500 or more. The good news? You can still find plenty of on-trend, affordable comic book-inspired pieces at Forever 21! Seriously, though!
Did you get your hands on any of the highly-coveted 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target goodies? Let us know in the comments below!
– Alexandra Gambardella
September 19, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Inspired by Phillip Lim’s raincoat in his 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2012 collection, CND’s Angi Wingle designed and mixed a special color just for the designer, mimicking the see-through jackets from the runway. Lim wanted a color to emulate those on the nail bed, which CND then custom blended a new mixture that will enhance the color that is naturally there. CND mixed a few drops of Raspberry Parfait and Guava, which resembled the raincoat in the collection, with a Speedy Top Coat to create a semi sheer coverage that matches the models’ nail beds. CND’s Speedy Top Coat and other colors can be found on their website and at various retailers around the country.
For makeup, NARS National Makeup Artist, Francelle, created a metallic eye in a gray-ish blue with pink lips for Lim’s runway show. Edgy, but soft, Francelle was inspired by the evolution of working with geometry and athlethism of Lim’s collection, concentrating on the freedom and fragility of kites. The inner rebel look of a matte blush on the models’ lips was romanticized with six coats of mascara on their eyes. All the products used can be found at narscosmetics.com:
PRO-PRIME Pore Refining Primer: $32.00
Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer (Available in Spring 2012)
Copacabana Illuminator: $29.00
Eyebrow Pencil: $21.00
Duo Eyeshadow in Paris: $33.00
Night Series Eyeshadow in Night Life: $23.00
Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte: $32.00
Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara: $25.00
Gaiety Blush (Available in Spring 2012)
– Ambika Makin
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March 19, 2011
by fashionpulse
An image from "In Light of Tokyo"
With the recent Earthquake & Tsunami tragedy in Japan, many organizations, businesses, and individuals are jumping at the chance to lend a hand with the relief; now you can too with a simple purchase made from the following designers and brands. Assouline Publishing will donate 50% of its profits from the tome In Light of Tokyo, a tribute collection of photographs inspired by Tokyo’s landscape, to the relief efforts.
Shop online at Josie Natori, and 10% of sales will be donated to the Red Cross through April.
All proceeds from Phillip Lim’s March showroom sample sale will go to benefit the American Red Cross’s aid efforts – shop March 24th-25th to participate (located at 260 West 39th Street in NYC).
Brooks Brothers has created a Customer Giving Campaign from which 100 percent of donations will go directly to the American Red Cross recovery and relief efforts. In addition, the Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece Foundation will match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000.
UNIQLO via their parent company, Fast Retailing has pledged 700 yen worth of clothing to disaster victims, and has set up monetary donation drop boxes throughout retail locations. With these easy ways to donate to the relief effort in Japan, there are plenty of options to help do your part. After all caring IS always in fashion.
-Dana deBoer
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February 20, 2011
by fashionpulse
[Images via Style.com]
3.1 Phillip Lim’s F/W 2011 collection was a strong mix of both sporty and functional elements with examplary items including cropped pants and well-cut coats. The best pieces of the collection were mostly outerwear, a change for Lim whose complicated dressed and cuts reined supreme in the past.
-Dana deBoer
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