Philipp Plein brand and designer Philip Plein

Yes, the world is really beautiful, but not everyone gets to see it. However, thanks to those who see and create this beauty, everyone else has the opportunity to see and touch the beauty. And designer Philip Plein is one of the youngest and most successful, who, creating his collections, sets himself the task of making this world even more beautiful.

The German brand Philipp Plein specializes in the production of women's, men's, children's clothing, footwear and accessories. The main lines of the brand are not only the Fashion line, but also Lunettes - a line of sunglasses, Diamonds - jewelry, Home Collection - furniture, goods and accessories for the home, textiles.

The brand's headquarters are located in Switzerland, clothes are made in Italy, goods and accessories for the home - in Germany, and collections are shown at Fashion Weeks in New York, Milan, Berlin, Las Vegas, Barcelona, ​​Moscow. The brand is represented in more than 40 countries around the world.

Philip Plein was born in 1978 in Munich, Germany. As a child, together with his parents, he traveled a lot, visited museums, exhibitions, which attracted him to the culture and art of different countries of the world, and this influenced his creative abilities. But in addition to his interest in art, he liked everything related to mathematics.

He was going to become an economist. And after graduating from the gymnasium in Baden-Wurtemberg, Philip Plein entered the law faculty of the Friedrich-Alexander University in Erlangen and Nuremberg. After graduating from the University, Philip Plein began working in the field of economics. As for the profession of a designer, he made this decision quite by accident.

For his beloved dog, Philip could not find a comfortable chair in any way, and therefore decided to make it on his own. When the chair was ready, his friends were delighted, and ordered the same for their pets. Then, it was in 1998, he believed in his strengths and capabilities, and opened a workshop for the production of furniture and home accessories.

Orders appeared, Philip Plein produced furniture from exotic species of trees and expensive fabrics: leather, velvet, silk. When Mo? T & Chandon commissioned the design of the lounge for Düsseldorf Fashion Week, Philippe Plein decided to prepare leather bags as gifts for the guests. The success was tremendous, which he had not even imagined.

Continuing to make furniture, Philippe Plain presented some of its samples at the Maison & Objet exhibition in Paris. Philip decorated his stand with a somewhat unusual item for him - a vintage military-style parka with Swarovski rhinestones. Philip Plein noticed that this design attracted buyers. And then he realized that it was time to start designing clothes.

The foundation of the Philipp Plein brand is considered to be the year 2004, and it was in this year that the Fashion clothing line was launched. Philip Plein decided to create "any style except boring." Two years later, the Dirty Diamonds jewelry line was launched. In 2007, he created a collection in which he used Swarovski rhinestone appliqués in the shape of a skull, which later became a distinctive feature of the brand.

Philip Plein was one of the first to use skulls in the decoration of clothes, for which he was inspired by his beloved movie character Jack Sparrow. Therefore, in his collections there is something pirate with elements of the Gothic style. Philip Plein uses metallic details, various types of exotic leather, experiments with materials and shapes, combines classic cut with elements of other styles.

In 2009, it was Philip Plein who was proposed by the representatives of the American toy company to create for Barbie dolls outfit.Philip dressed Barbie in a luxurious black dress with Swarovski crystals, in the tone of which a stole was thrown over the blonde's shoulders.

In 2011, the designer presented the first children's collection - spring-summer 2012, in which the prints were images of cartoon characters from Disney studio and characters from comics from Marvel.

In 2012, Philippe Plein presented the kit for the Italian football club A.S. Roma: jackets, sweatshirts, sweatshirts, coats, T-shirts, sneakers, bags and more. The collection was designed for a formal setting outside the field. The designer took up this job with great enthusiasm: “… I will make every member of the team a true gladiator of our days. They will be admired both on and off the pitch. "

The style of the brand, as the designer himself defines, is "haute couture" with elements of glamorous gothic ". Philipp Plein clothing is aimed at the young and successful. He likes to work for young people who shape their own style, create their own image. Therefore, his clients are those who work hard and hard, who understand that the quality of their life depends on it.

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There are many football players, actors, singers, and models among his clients. Robbie Williams, Johnny Depp, Antonio Banderas, Rihanna, Paris Hilton prefer his clothes, Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, David Beckham, Pierre Sarkozy, Jennifer Lopez and many others are young and successful.

Philip Plein is GQ's National Brand of the Year Award and the Fashion Award from the television show New Faces.