"A New York City Vibration": Phillip Lim's FW23 Collection captures the heart of NYC

photographed by Evelyn Rude and Kate Hada

written by Evelyn Rude

For his Fall/Winter 2023 collection, Phillip Lim revealed his collaboration project with photographer Jiro Konami, "New York City Vibration."

For the first time, Lim opened his work for the public to see during New York Fashion Week. Wanting to reveal a different take on fashion week, he collaborated with Jiro Konami to create an exhibition of their work to display the essence of New York City and the community. The opening was a private event on Friday night with Lim’s close ones and friends in the industry invited.

Many guests arrived wearing pieces from his previous collections, including his famed bags and his SS23 embellished chino. The walls were projected with Kironami’s immersive photography as guests started to fill up the gallery. Excitement filled the air from the start of New York Fashion Week and Lim’s collaboration debut for the public.

The exhibition was open to the public over the weekend from February 11 to 12, with visiting hours from 12 to 5 PM. Everyone was welcome to see how Lim views the beauty of NYC.

Model Natalie Lim Suarez, lifestyle influencer Greivy, entrepreneur Angel Zheng, and fashion creative Dylana Lim Suarez photographed by Evelyn Rude

Creative strategist Lydia Pang, fitness instructor Ally Love, and journalist Sophia Li photographed by Evelyn Rude

Founder of Nguyen Coffee Supply Sahra Nguyen and 3D artist Erics Kun photographed by Evelyn Rude

NBC News Asia America reporter Kimmy Yam photographed by Evelyn Rude

Kimmy Yan and hedge fund founder Yao King photographed by Evelyn Rude

Photography effect app Tezza co-founders Tezza Barton and Cole Herrmann photographed by Evelyn Rude

Luxury brand manager and fashion investor Sal Khokhar and model Olivia Borg photographed by Evelyn Rude

Actor Celeste O’Connor photographed by Evelyn Rude

Celeste O’Connor and TikToker Surya Garg photographed by Evelyn Rude

DJ and producer Zainab Hasnain and another guest photographed by Evelyn Rude

Guests photographed by Evelyn Rude

Content creator Emily Men, fashion influencer Miles Baguette, spray tan artist Eva Moxon, and model Jeffrey Men photographed by Evelyn Rude

Filmmaker and model Zelda Adams and models Maddux Callaway and Tommy Ros photographed by Evelyn Rude

Stylist Martha Luna photographed by Evelyn Rude

Menswear and lifestyle content creator Barnette Holston photographed by Evelyn Rude

Barnette Holston and another guest photographed by Evelyn Rude

Guests @xpvnda, @duckeewong, @ornella.polo, @stephenwnyc, and another guest photographed by Evelyn Rude

Guests photographed by Evelyn Rude

Guests photographed by Evelyn Rude

Guests photographed by Evelyn Rude

Guests photographed by Evelyn Rude

Fashion student Dylan @dillydill.4.4.4 and student AJ @aj_grasshopper photographed by Evelyn Rude

Greivy and Martha Luna photographed by Kate Hada

Greivy photographed by Kate Hada

Style and beauty influencer Aneka Aitimova photographed by Kate Hada

Sonya Lowe photographed by Kate Hada

ELLE Japan style writer Elisa Baker and fashion PR Mariko Hitoshi photographed by Kate Hada

Sprinkles Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Michelle Wong photographed by Kate Hada

Editor in Chief of Them Sarah Burke photographed by Kate Hada

Model Hye-Yeoung Xun photographed by Kate Hada

Fashion stylist Olga Slobodianik photographed by Kate Hada

Pop culture and fashion journalist Kish Lal photographed by Kate Hada

Entrepreneur Angel Zheng and artist Jacob Zar photographed by Kate Hada

Fashion influencer Irina Kro, Jacob Zar, and another guest photographed by Kate Hada

Irina Kro, Jacob Zar, and another guest photographed by Kate Hada

Advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy Global Culture & Operations Manager Mimi Munoz photographed by Kate Hada

Guests photographed by Kate Hada

TV personality Ciara Miller photographed by Kate Hada

Fashion, lifestyle, and beauty content creator Mariella Sarto photographed by Kate Hada

Irina Kro and creative director and content creator Yana Bononi photographed by Kate Hada

Yana Bononi and Olga Slobodianik photographed by Kate Hada

Celeste O’Connor and Surya Garg photographed by Kate Hada

Surya Garg and her mother photographed by Kate Hada

Model Fiffany Luu and another guest photographed by Kate Hada

Staff editor Evelyn Rude photographed by Kate Hada

Guest photographed by Kate Hada

Actress, model, and singer Yovanna Ventura photographed by Kate Hada

Guest photographed by Kate Hada

“Bling Empire: New York” star Vika Abbyaeva photographed by Kate Hada

Model, stylist, and content creator Destiny Joseph photographed by Kate Hada

Southern California socialite and model Keni Silva photographed by Kate Hada

Zainab Hasnain photographed by Kate Hada

Fashion stylist Fred Kim photographed by Kate Hada

“Bling Empire: New York” star Richard Chang photographed by Kate Hada

Zainab Hasnain photographed by Kate Hada

Dylan @dillydill.4.4.4 and AJ @aj_grasshopper photographed by Kate Hada

Guests photographed by Kate Hada

Style influencer Katya Tolstova photographed by Kate Hada

Katya Tolstova photographed by Kate Hada

Paces West content creator and photographer Hannah and stylist and content creator Sara Avans photographed by Kate Hada

Katya Tolstova and another guest photographed by Kate Hada

Phillip Lim team photographed by Kate Hada

Phillip Lim team photographed by Kate Hada

Phillip Lim team photographed by Kate Hada

Phillip Lim team photographed by Kate Hada

Model Mogan Bates photographed by Kate Hada

Actress Cathy Ang photographed by Kate Hada

Model Devon Windsor photographed by Kate Hada

Vlogging, travel, fashion, and beauty YouTuber Thee Mani photographed by Kate Hada

Fashion designer and stylist Cwēn of Heärt photographed by Kate Hada

Fashion influencer Vanessa Borelli photographed by Kate Hada

Guest photographed by Kate Hada