3.1 Phillip Lim Resort 2009

Phillip Lim is already known as a commercially conscious designer, and he wasn't afraid to describe his Resort collection as more dedicated to his customer than ever. With a massive nod to Chanel's Deauville in classic little jackets, twinsets, and nautical references, he offered a smart, aspirational wardrobe of iconic pieces meant to appeal to both his young fans and their mothers. The breezily elegant column gowns he showed for evening may well instigate a family tiff.