Phoebe Philo is a British fashion designer who launched her eponymous brand in 2021 after establishing herself as one of the most influential designers of the 21st century through her transformative tenures at Chloé (2001-2006) and Céline (2008-2017). Born in 1973, Philo studied at Central Saint Martins and initially worked as Stella McCartney's assistant at Chloé before taking over as creative director, where she pioneered a relaxed, bohemian-chic aesthetic that defined mid-2000s fashion. However, it was her decade-long leadership at Céline that truly cemented her legacy, where she created a minimalist, intellectual luxury wardrobe that prioritized sophisticated simplicity, impeccable tailoring, and an understated elegance that resonated with women worldwide. Her Céline designs, characterized by clean lines, luxurious materials, and a distinctly modern sensibility, became the uniform of choice for fashion insiders and successful women, earning her a devoted cult following. After leaving Céline in 2017 and taking a four-year hiatus to focus on her family, Philo returned with her own label backed by LVMH, promising to continue her philosophy of creating clothes for "real life" with the same uncompromising attention to quality and thoughtful design that made her one of fashion's most respected voices.