Phillip Lim

Phillip Lim is an American fashion designer of Chinese ancestry.

After studying at California State University at Long Beach, Lim worked for Katayone Adeli as a design assistant. He then spent 22 seasons as creative director and co-founder of Development.

Phillip Lim launched his collection with start-up cash from friend and fabric supplier Wen Zhou in 2004. Almost overnight, his line became both a critical and commercial darling. Lim’s coveted dresses were quickly spotted around town on "It" girls Natalie Portman and Kate Hudson, fueling demand upwards of $12 million wholesale by his third season. His womenswear look combines girlish refinement and laid-back ease with moments of quirky romance. Headbands splashed with Swarovski crystals and shift dresses adorned with pearls exemplify his burgeoning arty side and were rewarded with a CFDA award in 2007.