Phoebe Philo Doesn't Care What You Think

In today's video I react to Vanessa Friedman's interview with Phoebe Philo for the New York times. I discuss the key points and what to expect with the future of Phoebe Philo's brand.
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[@Whtpaper]

That first article segment made me chuckle. I worked for a global sportswear giant for 20 years (I was recently laid off) and it was all about the storytelling. We're nothing without the story. 🙄 I agree with Phoebe, it's just a pair of shoes and a sweatshirt. 😂

[@lalc2883]

What was interesting about that whole article was the contrast between the over-intellectualization of Friedman towards Phoebe's work and Phoebe very down to earth pragmatism.

[@desir9226]

She literally is doing storytelling; designing clothes by thinking about the experience of a woman wearing the pieces is storytelling, you’re trying to make the best clothes to create the best « wearing experience for women » from a certain age…. Literally storytelling.

[@giedrebey5444]

I love her concept. I loved her previous work, not as much her brand now, well it looked to me not feminine enough. But this second drop, I love some pieces. They are edgy, great quality and what I love the most, it’s not for everyone. Her concept is more high fashion, not disposable fashion. When it comes to prices, some pieces are very reasonable to compare to the rest of luxury market, but at the same time more high fashion. And I think setting the prices high, it creates presence for her brand. It is luxury brand, and Celine for years was not the main name, it was Celine by Phoebe Philo, that everyone wanted, and it still keeps high prices in resale markets. So if Chanel , for synthetic fabrics can charge thousands, why not PP for natural luxurious quality fabrics, and unique details. Have a blessed day🙏❤️

[@etoufee21]

I liked this review, please keep it up.

[@culture88]

I love this video. I enjoyed and agree with your review of the NYT article. I also think that that Phoebe's idea of the "real and pragmatic" is itself based in a type of mythology or storytelling, hence the Philofiles. Those women of a certain socio-economic class, outlook, educational background, and they can afford it.

[@saydamae1]

Love, love, love this content. Especially speaking to mental health in fashion. It’s the elephant in the room and few will discuss. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@fourintern]

pls keep doing these! one of my fav formats you've begun doing :)

[@michelc1200]

Frank Stella once said “what you see is what you see”

[@linahasselgren4726]

Thanks for another interesting video. I like this format a lot. I think it should be pointed out that it's impossible or (at least near impossible) not to tell a story with fashion. I appreciate her not feeling the need to do verbal storytelling, but her clothes are very much about a narrative. Clearly so strong she doesn't have to talk about it in order for us to know what it is. The women who wear her clothes buy them because of the story and then they in turn tell that story by wearing them. If it wasn't so the clothes would have to have no shape, no color, no particular feel.. and even then they'd tell a story. A different one than hers, but still. All stories are not told with words. I think she's aware of this. It didn't seem from the article she didn't like story telling at all, just that she doesn't see the need to talk about it. I could be wrong in how I interpreted it. But I must say hers is quite the strong story, even people who have never worn her clothes, or like them much, could tell you what the story she tells is. It's so strong it travels with her from brand to brand, and created a very strong demand. So if anything she's proving that a story strong enough doesn't need words, not that the story isn't there.

[@by_sha]

I completely agree with you on the observation that often times praise and criticism only consolidate in retrospect. For example if you look at her first few seasons at Céline it didn’t the seem those collections were sensational already. It was really after perhaps 3 years her stardom really shot thru the roof. I’m not saying that her eponymous brand will necessarily repeat the glory, but it is very likely that criticism will shift significantly in a few ‘deliveries’ when this brand image comes clearer.

[@olumideakingbade982]

Dissect away, Ayo. Looking forward to more.

[@naomiwilliams7510]

Love your commentary! Thank you 😊🙏

[@pianomanhere]

This is a superb analysis of a person whose philosophy I agree with a great deal, and the business of her brand. Well done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rabbitrichards3010]

thanks for this ! i don't currently have much access to fashion reporting so i really appreciate you going through articles like this.

[@yessenya6450]

Would look forward to more of this content. ✨️

[@JerushaCouture]

Absolutely brilliant babe, I will forever be obsessed with her linear life, my Fashion label

[@VeeLondon1449]

♥️ I really did enjoy, hearing your point of view and would love you, to continue dissecting articles. Thank you 🤩

[@rosevidalita]

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[@bigwildonion]

Thank you for this perspective! I appreciate how you highlight Philo's small production runs and data collection approach. Tremendous harm comes from overproduction, so I am thankful for every effort to avoid it. And as much as consumers feel the pull of FOMO, I think most of us understand that we can't possibly have every piece that we want, and that is okay. Let's take inspiration and learn from Phoebe Philo, whether the clothes are accessible to us or not.