The crowd at the 3.1 Phillip Lim show was massive. Security was tight, and every last seat was coveted, and not taken for granted as with many other shows at fashion week. What made this show so special? Why the hot ticket? I, too, was chomping at the bit to get into the show, as many of the other high-heeled fashionistas were, so I needed only ask myself those questions. I realized it is because it is actually quite rare to see something fresh and a little different. Designs that are aware of the current trends, but also live in their own atmosphere without being too strange or garish. more...