Resort 2011 - 3.1 Philip Lim Womenswear

Sigh, it feels like forever since I last wrote a review on a collection and honestly, it feels somewhat of a tragic disposition of my words will be the result of this one! Anyway, here it goes, resort collections are where one looks for the ease of motion within the pieces, the lounging factor, the simplistic glam and since we are reviewing the work of high priced designers, I also look at the execution of luxury!

3.1 Philip Lim, for me is always a fashion house who I have all good things to say about but this time, I was left with slight confusion as to why this is the time I decided to return to the world of critical writing. The collection was in the very popular colour story of nudes, green, brown and gray, nothing new for Lim, most pieces had a sheen to them, and in terms of the comfort level seemed to fit the bar quite well, with jersey and silk being major fabric choices.

I know you maybe wondering well, why did I start on such a unsure tone but still credit him so well in that last paragraph, well, he did get some things right as expected from a talent like himself but in my opinion, he should have kept his pieces short in length because it is in the full length looks where he faltered. I know the plan was to be free and create a sense of relaxed comfort but the looks just felt old and used up, also with the choice of bootie, just quite frankly made it all the worst for those wide legged looks that didn't quite fall correctly with the fabrics they were made with. Anyway enough bashing, the jumpsuits rocked and rocked well, I can see this being the selling point for this collection, yes we have seen them before but as a resort piece and in jersey, it was a wise jump by 3.1 Philip Lim. Also, the print used in several looks, for example, that trench, top and bottom was quite captivating and left me with a good taste in my mouth.

So in conclusion, some good pieces here and there, then one or two great looks, then some matron like pieces too but overall I'm sure, his die hard fans won't be too disappointed, because eventually, I'm sure I will grow to adore it as well!