3.1 Phillip Lim Spring Summer 2010 Menswear (Photos)

Every time Phillip Lim embarks on a significant project, he rewrites the rules and challenges established norms. In the Spring-Summer 2010 collection, he aimed to merge light, breathable fabrics with vibrant, eye-catching colors, ensuring that the men of the future would turn heads.

Lim felt that sticking solely to traditional men's color palettes was becoming monotonous. Instead, his creative spark came from the beatnik movement, which used delicate, transparent fabrics to redefine conventional masculinity. The choice of a plywood box as the backdrop for this collection’s photoshoot was deliberate, as the team wanted to avoid creating an overly distant or formal aesthetic.

This unconventional approach to photography gave Lim's designs a personal, relatable vibe, reminiscent of the iconic "80 Bowie." David Bowie, often referred to as the "chameleon of rock" or "a thousand-faced artist," remains one of the most versatile and enigmatic figures in the European and American music scene. Known for his love of bands like The Velvet Underground and Iggy Pop's The Stooges, Bowie's style evolved significantly throughout his career. By the early 1980s, despite some decline in his artistic output, Bowie remained a symbol of innovation during the rise of the new wave movement.

The collection features elements inspired by Bowie's down-to-earth yet stylish aesthetic during his less glamorous phase. Think of distressed jackets, slim-fit trousers, and suede footwear—styles that echo Bowie's own wardrobe but elevated with a modern twist. These pieces are not just about nostalgia; they’re about reinvention and staying relevant in today’s fast-paced world.