Phoebe Philo is launching her own brand backed by LVMH!!
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I agree. I have expected more elaborated pieces. The few bags are her style and sleek, but not very creative.
The tote just looks like any tote and very similar to my Marcella tote by Gianni Chiarini…
First thing I saw too! Their prices are quite steep across the board really. Quality looks great, but £6200 for a simple tote? Makes Devlaux’s XX’L seem good value for money (at £8k for a canvas lined weekender…with no shoulder strap); ps sorry for the deviation it was literally the first thought that popped into my head. The RTW looks impeccable but again, rather steep for a newly launched label.
I’ve been a good girl on bag shopping this fall, as I was patiently waiting for the launch😂. Ah, well.
The analysts at LVMH probably speculated that her rabid follower base would do anything for her, like good foot soldiers and vassals answering the call of their liege lady. Fandoms and fashion victimhood are usually very cult-like and feudal in both nature and structure.
Maybe that'll work.
The timing of that drop though, with respect to the recession might not be favourable.
I am actually very curious to see how the brand will fare. We keep hearing about these billionaire high spenders that are supposed to be the pillars of the luxury industry... all while actual numbers rather indicate that the real profits are made on volume over sales of high margin low cost items (SLG, scarfs, etc.) by the middle and lower classes. Yet, there are no pieces in the collection priced in the direction of an entry level purchase...
How many of such high spenders are there out there and how much can they realistically shell out every month before running dry themselves?
Sounds like a risky business model in this economy.
Maybe that'll work.
The timing of that drop though, with respect to the recession might not be favourable.
I am actually very curious to see how the brand will fare. We keep hearing about these billionaire high spenders that are supposed to be the pillars of the luxury industry... all while actual numbers rather indicate that the real profits are made on volume over sales of high margin low cost items (SLG, scarfs, etc.) by the middle and lower classes. Yet, there are no pieces in the collection priced in the direction of an entry level purchase...
How many of such high spenders are there out there and how much can they realistically shell out every month before running dry themselves?
Sounds like a risky business model in this economy.
As others have said I'm underwhelmed. Ridiculous prices too: she's a new brand after all, she can't compare herself to fashion houses like chloe or celine. Oh well, my $$$ is safe....for now! I like the thick jumpers and some of the trousers, but not for those prices.
Underwhelmed by the bags, very similar to the Celine cabas for 2-3x the price! I like the trousers and the coats but they don't really seem differentiated enough to justify the price point. Maybe in person they're fabulous, but it's hard to say without trying them on. The zipper trousers are quite fun though, and so is the idea of calfhair on the handbags (how does this wear though?)
A few things are selling out already, so the market is clearly there
I did snag a pair of sunglasses - just hoping they suit my face !
A few things are selling out already, so the market is clearly there
I did snag a pair of sunglasses - just hoping they suit my face !
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I agree with what others have said. Phew, my wallet is safe!
The Peter Do drop at BR also got scooped up very fast in the first hours, but lots of items have obviously been returned since they are back on the website.
But hey, let's see.
Now thinking about it, the prices are really ridiculous. Bags are near Hermes prices for a new brand.
Good thing is, that the prices are so crazy high, that I don‘t have to think about it.
Good thing is, that the prices are so crazy high, that I don‘t have to think about it.
Very disappointed with the bags. Feel like I waited so long and it's a big let down.
Ah well at least I can buy a new Celine bag now which I had been putting off
Ah well at least I can buy a new Celine bag now which I had been putting off
The shoes are giving Daniel Lee at Bottega vibes (I get that he worked with her at Celine, but I guess I expected something different, not more of what we've already seen)... The bags are boring and way too expensive.
Back to buying new Celine...
Back to buying new Celine...
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Wish I hadn’t sold my cabas totes now 🙈
It wouldn't be surprising. Guess Philo has now been "forced" to use black models. If they took this time to reshoot for the website, that could have also lead to the launch delay.
Found this article that provides more context. If I am reading this correctly, Iman's experience took place in 2013.
'As If We Were a Trend to be Disposed of': Supermodel Iman Says She Boycotted Celine Bags After Claiming the Designer Made Racist Remarks After Feeling 'Forced' to Hire Black Models
Iman is not shelling out money to support designers who refuse or push back on hiring Black models. In her own way, the fashion icon has been quietlyatlantablackstar.com
Found another article from 2013 so yes, that's the time frame:
The bags are pretty underwhelming to me as well... I wonder if I've moved on from Philo styles while her design motif has stayed the same over the years.
The high prices and model scandal definitely aren't making the line any more attractive to me, either.
The high prices and model scandal definitely aren't making the line any more attractive to me, either.