Philip Lim is known for his very unique chic form of minimalism. Almost nothing of his is ever overthought, overdesigned, or gaudy. I say "almost nothing" only because every designer occasionally steps away from their trademark style, but the Mya hobo fits right in to Lim's usual aesthetic.

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I love Phillip Lim for his minimal, timeless designs. They always appeal to me as classic and wearable for almost anyone. And, while I don't think this bag is an exception, I do have a few reservations about it.

I'm not trying to tap in to the global broken record of recession complaints, ...

Runway models are usually just the vehicle for designers to best display their creative product. Rarely do these stylish walking mannequins produce the inspiration for the designer...except in one of the recent shows at New York Fashion Week.

Phillip Lim, one our favorite bag designers, met his model Tao Okamoto only ...

It isn't often that you find a designer suede handbag, unless it's one of those fly-by-night, 80's inspired boho hobos, of course. Whether the shortage of suede accessories is due to current trends, or suede's reputation for indurability, I'm not sure. Either way, I'm glad the tide is turning, because not only ...

Phillip Lim is known for producing minimalist objects with subtle and discrete charms, and the Tally tote certainly won't disappoint his biggest fans. Although at 15" x 18.5", the bag is big enough to be used as an overnighter, its generous size doesn't keep it from fitting right in with the rest ...

Phillip Lim's signature minimalism sure went out the window on this one. If he proved his versatility with the Doctor's Bag, it just looks like he has something to prove with the Gwen, which makes all the standard mistakes typical of overworking: too many colors, too many textures, and too ...

Phillip Lim shows his versatility as a designer with this contemporary take on a classic. The design of the 3.1 Doctor's Bag combines his minimalist approach with urban details, making it a decidedly downtown interpretation of an uptown style.

The vintage doctor's shape is accented with the modern brushed steel frame top. I ...

Phillip Lim's recently released 3.1 line of handbags is already turning heads, and while it has not yet hit celebrity bag status, I have no doubt that the Medwin oversized clutch will make its way to the red carpet sooner rather than later. It's definitely looking towards the trend of the extra-large ...

Phillip Lim says that his design inspirations come from "absorbing shapes, colors, and textures". Well, his new Lotte Runway bag is inspiring on all three counts. I love the subtle rounded-off edges, the delicate anthracite gray, and the contrasting textures of the goatskin as much ...