Philo's influence is still felt throughout the industry, perhaps most so at the brands where former members of her design team are plying their trade.Phoebe Philo had a transformative impact on the fashion landscape for the duration of her career — that much is undeniable. But while her aesthetic was hugely influential, the true mark of her influence can be found in how far her roots extend.
Following that show, Jowett was a key part of the in-house team that steadied the proverbial ship at Chloé after Philo's departure in 2006. She then spent two years at Stella McCartney, before joining back up with Philo at Celine in 2008, again as head of knitwear and jersey. In 2011, Jowett left Celine for Stella McCartney, where she has been ever since — first as the head of the designer collection and now as the design director for menswear.
After leaving Chloé, Appiolaza plied his trade at Prada and Louis Vuitton, before returning as design director for ready-to-wear collections at Chloé, a position which he held until 2014. Since then, Appiolaza has been design director for women's ready-to-wear at Loewe, working closely with Jonathan Anderson. And, while distinct, there are some similarities between Loewe's ready-to-wear and the aesthetic that Philo popularized.
Annabelle Volaire Levassor, AVLPhoebe Philo is often credited with launching Chloé's leather goods business in the early aughts and her track record of creating "It" bags at both Chloé and Celine is nothing to scoff at. That being said, Annabelle Volaire Levassor played a crucial role in getting Chloé's bag business off the ground — and in introducing the Paddington, amongst others — working alongside Philo as the house's leather goods manager.
In June of 2018, Lee was announced as the new creative director for Bottega Veneta, the Italian house most well-known for its intrecciato leathergoods. With Lee at the helm, Bottega Veneta has been injected with fresh blood and more contemporary ideas.