After a few seasons at the helm of 3.1 Phillip Lim, Michelle Rhee is starting to have fun with her collections. For pre-fall she was focused on still making essentials for the everyday New Yorker with a twist, but this season she took more risks. Funkier approaches to leather were explored, including an “eel inspired” faux leather that came in a dress and slick-looking funnel neck jacket. For those who are still shopping at 3.1 for their classics, a more muted brown colorway will be available for sale in the fall.
Denim is one of the better selling categories for the brand. This season the team explored some new styles that weren’t just a pair of jeans. Standouts included a midi length black denim pleated skirt with western inspired studs at the waist. When worn with its matching cropped bomber jacket, the proportions will make it work for all, no matter their height.
