3.1 Phillip Lim

Debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2005, 3.1 Phillip Lim was born from a friendship between founders Phillip Lim and Wen Zhou, whose partnership remains one of the most fruitful and successful ones in American fashion.

Both 31 years of age at its inception, the designer and entrepreneur were pioneers in the contemporary space. The brand’s offerings have since expanded to include womenswear, menswear, accessories and footwear, with a global distribution with clientele in over 40 countries and a growing E-commerce business.

The brand’s vision of cool, easy, chic wardrobe essentials for today’s global citizen has become synonymous with an understated modern luxury, while reflecting the brand’s and founders’ core values. A commitment to social values and sustainability has become increasingly important to the brand narrative, both as a way of connecting with customers and creating long lasting positive impact industry-wide.