Meet Phillip Plein the man disrupting the Fashion World.
A History of Phillipp Plein:German Fashion Extraordinaire
We at Eye Boutique are always on the lookout for new and exciting fashion opportunities. Although we’ll always carry major designer labels, every so often we’ll get the chance to become a stockist of a very exclusive brand.
One such example is Philipp Plein, who is launching an eyewear collection with De Rigo/REM. To celebrate becoming one of only 100 licensed distributors of Phillipp Plein glasses in the US and Canada, we thought we’d look at his career and achievements.
Who is Phillipp Plein?
Phillipp Plein was born on February 16, 1978, in Munich, Germany. He initially went to university to study law but soon realized that he’d prefer a career in fashion. He’s now known for his clothing and accessories, but that’s not how he started out in the industry.
Instead, he started with furniture, interior design, and even dog beds. He founded his company, Phillipp Plein, in 1998 after designing luxury dog beds for a few low-key clients. Despite not having a firm brand at this point, Plein was already using the materials that would make him famous.
His big break in fashion came in 2003 when he designed a function lounge for luxury drinks brand Moet & Chandon for the Dusseldorf Trade Fair. The lounge was basically everything you’d expect from Plein: leather and lots of crystals.
Although he set out to design a champagne lounge, this wasn’t what caught people’s attention. He requested he be allowed to sell his accessories during the show and managed to have sales of over 100k during the event.
With the success of the Düsseldorf Trade Fair Plein launched his first collection in 2004, which included men’s, women’s and kid’s. Several years later, he debuted his first accessory collections, although he has yet to launch a Phillipp Plein glasses collection.
The Phillip Plein brand is known for its luxury fashion, including black leather and lots of Swarovski crystals. He’s known in some circles as “the King of Bling”, and if you’ve seen his work, you’ll know why.
Phillipp Plein Achievements
As you might expect from a brand like Plein’s, it has a solid niche in the fashion market. The company has boutiques in all the fashion hotspots, including Milan, Monte Carlo, New York, and has now amassed a footprint of over 40 retail luxury shops.
He’s also won various fashion awards, including GQ Man of the Year and National Brand of the Year. Considering his reputation, we can’t wait to see what he offers in the Phillipp Plein glasses collection.
Then, of course, there are the celebrities he’s dressed. His target market is soccer players, including Ronaldo and Messi. You’ll also find items from his collections in the wardrobes of Beyonce, Grace Jones, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, and many more.
Phillipp Plein Eyewear Stores in Houston
So, if you’re as excited as we are for Philipp Plein sunglasses and eyewear, pay a visit to Eye Boutique. We’re the only licensed Phillipp Plein eyewear stores in Houston, and one of only 100 in the US and Canada. If you want luxury eyewear, we’re here for you! Stop by any time or set up a personal shopping appointment with us by visiting. Eye Boutique is conveniently located in the Washington corridor at 4015 Washington Ave. Suite D Houston TX, 77007.