Born in 1973 as Pheng Lim, Phillip Lim began his fashion career by co-founding Los Angeles-based label Development. In 2005, he teamed up with friend and business partner Wen Zhou to launch his own eponymous clothing brand. 3.1 Phillip Lim flats are contemporary and sophisticated. Choose from patent lizard-effect pointed-toe pumps, quirky leopard-print loafers and hacienda shoes in shearling and leather.