PHILOSOPHY
UNIQUE - PASSIONATE - EXCLUSIVE
PHILIPP PLEIN differentiates itself thanks to its creations for people that intuitionally choose the extraordinary things in life.
The driving force of the company is human inspiration and creativity with the aim to set trends rather than following them.
This strong belief paved the way to become today's international lifestyle brand PHILIPP PLEIN. All our collections can be seen as works of art and stand for nobility and perfection.
PHILIPP PLEIN Fashion is a tribute to fashionable individualists who are craving to make their inner desires become reality. Because life is too short to be insignificant.
Our every days challenge is always to live up to the expectations of our customers all over the world.
THE DESIGNER
A dedication to the extraordinary, a devotion to beauty and a passion for rock
and roll are the strong character traits that have compelled Philipp Plein to
give rise to a brand notorious for both unbridled luxury and edgy style. Philipp
Plein was born in Munich in 1978 and educated in Switzerland and Germany.
His strong interest in art, architecture and foreign cultures was shaped early
in life through the extensive travels of his family, providing exposure as a
child to the world's most important museums and cultural exhibits. In 1998 he
entered the world of design by producing exclusive furnishings in steel and
leather initially for family and friends, which soon became a full time professional
activity, demanding enough for Plein to abandon his law studies. His involvement
in leather craftsmanship led him to experiment with leather garments and accessories,
and finally to launch his own fashion brand in 2004.The Company continued to
grow and two major milestones were reached in 2008 with the opening of the first
flagship store in Monte Carlo and the first commercial showroom in Milan. As
the young, affluent consumer continued to discover this fresh unconventional
brand, Philipp Plein concentrated on creating a world class production network,
thereby guaranteeing the unsurpassed level of luxury demanded by his discerning
clientele. The market has applauded this insightful collection that combines
young, rock and roll style with impeccable quality, and the world of PHILIPP
PLEIN is enjoying a phenomenal success today with showrooms in Europe and North
America more than 36 mono-brand stores, over 500 retail clients worldwide, a
double digit rate of expansion, and currently a turnover of over one hundred
million Euro. Philipp Plein lives by his creed of breaking rules and barriers,
doing the unexpected and shaking people out of their complacence, while never
ignoring the main objective of having fun and enjoying life. According to Franca
Sozzani, editor in Chief of Vogue Italia, "Philipp Plein is unique because
he has a joy of life. He doesn't want to be a fashionista, he makes fashion
because he loves women. This is a specific, special attitude because he is one
of the few."
PHILIPP PLEIN events around the world, whether a local store opening or a major
fashion show, are unforgettable experiences. An expert at identifying and interpreting
international trends in culture, lifestyle and amusement, the designer uses
this talent to develop spectacular and bold entertainment for his guests. From
classical concerts to rap extravaganzas, urban jungles, circus performances,
Las Vegas style casinos, up to the recent women's show featuring an unprecedented
all black cast. Another demonstration of Philipp Plein's keen intuition regarding
international trends is the brand's sponsorship of several major Italian soccer
teams, providing official uniforms for the players. The designer, a confirmed
soccer fan, recognized the opportunity for a perfect synergy in dressing these
highly visible global superstars : "I want to use my style to render each
team member a modern gladiator, with a new image that will make him attractive,
invincible and admired by all, both on and off the field."
When he is not circling the globe managing his empire, the designer enjoys playing
with his young son while dividing time between the corporate headquarters in
Switzerland and his estate in Cannes
