Phoebe Philo's First Object: A Mirror, Apparently
Phoebe Philo’s eponymous label, since launching in late 2023, has been notable for what it has refused to do. There has been no celebrity dressing strategy, no influencer programme, no seasonal calendar that aligns with the established fashion week structure. The drops have been irregular, the communications have been minimal, and the work has spoken — to the extent that it has spoken at all — for itself. This week’s release continues the pattern, but extends it into a new category. The first non-clothing object from the label is a bronze mirror, hand-cast in Italy, available in a single edition of 200 pieces. It went live on the Phoebe Philo website on Tuesday at 10am London time. It was sold out by 2pm. ...