3.1 Phillip Lim
Established · $400–$700 · New York, United States
Directional tailoring and sleek bags with architectural hardware, New York cool that refines without trying too hard.
Think: Polished edge, architectural lines, modern cool.
The buy: the asymmetric dress
What to buy
the asymmetric dress
Categories
Occasions
Why 3.1 Phillip Lim is worth it
3.1 Phillip Lim pairs downtown New York ease with a designer's eye, from relaxed tailoring and draped dresses to a neatly structured satchel.
The clothes lean on cotton poplin, wool and silk blends, cut with a relaxed line and one clever twist, like a gathered waist, an asymmetric hem or a utilitarian detail on a romantic piece. The signature bag is a structured satchel with a front flap, top handles and sides that zip open for more room, polished enough for work and easy enough for weekends.
3.1 Phillip Lim is on sale now.~65% off
75% off across the rack, past what the brand advertises, but 44 pieces in at this depth means the best is gone.
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Is now a good time?
The sale pattern
From 0 months of sale tracking.
Something is nearly always marked down here, so there's no sale worth waiting for.
3.1 Phillip Limalmost always has something marked down — there's no point waiting for a sale. Markdowns usually top out around 65% off, and we've seen 75% off at the deepest.
About 3.1 Phillip Lim
Designer Phillip Lim and entrepreneur Wen Zhou met in Paris and launched 3.1 Phillip Lim at New York Fashion Week in 2005. Both were 31, which gave the label its name.
It grew into a full house of womenswear, menswear, bags and shoes, admired for downtown clothes that put function on equal footing with style. Lim left the label in 2024.
- Founded
- 2005
- Founded by
- Phillip Lim and Wen Zhou
- Based in
- New York, United States
- Made of
- Mostly cotton, viscose and wool, plus silk blends, polyester and leather
- Shipping
- Ships across the US, $10 standard or free over $450 (some US orders come from its Hong Kong warehouse, but the US is on its duties-paid list); international orders go DHL Express, with duties included for many countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia and much of the EU.
- Where to buy
- 3.1 Phillip Lim's own site · Our 3.1 Phillip Lim picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Fit
The brand says its clothes and shoes usually fit true to size and flags any exception in the product description; a zip-leg denim style, for one, runs large.
- Care
Most dresses, skirts and tops are labeled professional dry clean only, including the silk-blend and lace pieces.
- Signature
The Pashli is the house bag: a structured satchel with a front flap, top handles and zip gussets that expand, offered in a mini size and seasonal textures.
- Shipping
US standard shipping is $10, free over $450. Some US orders ship from its Hong Kong warehouse, but the US is on its duties-paid list, so nothing should be due on delivery. Sales tax applies in California, New York and Hawaii.
- Returns
Full-price pieces can go back within 14 days on a prepaid label, and US orders can be exchanged. Sale pieces may be excluded, and sample-sale pieces, a large share of its online stock, are final sale.
What 3.1 Phillip Lim is made of
- Natural
- 62%
- Plant-based
- 19%
- Synthetic
- 19%
Works most in: cotton, viscose and polyester
3.1 Phillip Lim lists the fabric on about 57% of its pieces, so this is a partial read.
From the fabric listed on 667 pieces · Checked October 2026
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3.1 Phillip Lim, answered
- What is 3.1 Phillip Lim?
- A New York designer label founded in 2005, making women's ready-to-wear such as draped dresses, skirts and tailoring, plus shoes and bags like the Pashli satchel.
- Is 3.1 Phillip Lim a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for designer clothes that stay easy to wear: cotton, wool and silk blends, relaxed cuts with one clever twist, and a structured satchel the house calls its icon.
- Is 3.1 Phillip Lim a luxury brand?
- Yes, at the designer end. It launched at New York Fashion Week in 2005 and describes its own style as modern luxury, built on easy wardrobe pieces.
- Who founded 3.1 Phillip Lim?
- Designer Phillip Lim and entrepreneur Wen Zhou, in 2005. Both were 31 at the time, hence the name. Lim left the label in 2024.
- Where is 3.1 Phillip Lim from?
- New York City, where Lim and Zhou founded it in 2005.
- Does 3.1 Phillip Lim run true to size?
- Typically, yes. The brand notes any exceptions in the product description, such as a zip-leg denim style that runs large.
- Does 3.1 Phillip Lim ship internationally?
- Yes, by DHL Express. Duties are included at checkout for many countries, among them the UK, Canada, Australia and much of the EU; elsewhere the buyer pays them to release the parcel.
- Where can I buy 3.1 Phillip Lim?
- On the brand's own site, or through our 3.1 Phillip Lim picks.
- When does 3.1 Phillip Lim go on sale?
- Something at 3.1 Phillip Lim is almost always marked down, so there is no big seasonal sale worth holding out for.
- How much does 3.1 Phillip Lim discount?
- Their sales usually reach about 65% off, and the deepest we have seen was 75% off.
- What is 3.1 Phillip Lim made of?
- 3.1 Phillip Lim lists the fabric on about 57% of its pieces. Across those, the fabric is about 62% natural fibers, 19% plant-based fibers like viscose and 19% synthetic. The most common fabrics are cotton, viscose and polyester. We checked in October 2026.
- Which brands are like 3.1 Phillip Lim?
- If you like 3.1 Phillip Lim, look at Tibi, SRG Atelier, Proenza Schouler and Remain.