New York-based designer Phillip Lim announces stepping down from 3.1 Phillip Lim, the brand he co-founded with Wen Zhou in 2005. His spring 2025 collection, showcased at NYFW, not only celebrated 20 years but now stands as his last for the brand.
Lim known for his fashion line has also established an elegant homeware brand called More than Our Bellies and Creating Space Community, a mental health wellness platform.
On Instagram Lim shared a heartfelt note, “So many feelings and yet few words I can barely muster up at the moment(forgive me) It has been an adventure of a lifetime, one that has given me the endless wonderment of creativity, introduced me to my found family/community, taught me invaluable lessons in humility and humanity and ultimately reinforced values that i will carry with me into the next chapter. For now, please know that I remain grateful to you and everyone whom has supported me both near and far. I hope we made a difference together and had some fun along the way. THANK YOU See you in chapter 3.”
See the brand statement below.
A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDERS
It is with great respect and gratitude for each other and our long partnership that we have decided to part ways at 3.1 Phillip Lim. As the brand moves into a new chapter, we are so proud of what we have built and the strength of genuine community around us. Our shared vision and hard work has allowed us to stay independent and achieve remarkable success in a constantly changing and challenging industry.
From the very beginning, our goal was to create something meaningful, and along the way, we realized we could also inspire positive change, champion creativity, responsibility, and collaboration. We are incredibly proud of the impact we’ve made for the past 20 years and for that we will be eternally thankful.
This moment marks a natural turning point for both of us, each with new goals and different visions for the future. Wen will stay on as CEO and sole proprietor of 3.1 Phillip Lim, while Phillip will pursue new ventures. Though our partnership is ending, the brand remains in capable hands and we are certain will continue to thrive.
Spring 2025 will remain Phillip’s last collection with the brand.
With gratitude,
Phillip Lim & Wen Zhou
