Fashion Designer: Libby Tolm
Libby Tolm is the founder and designer behind Looking Friday, a fashion label that explores knitwear as wearable sculpture. Each garment is created with care, precision, and intention—designed to evolve with the wearer and last a lifetime.
Her work brings together traditional hand-knitting techniques and architectural design principles to create garments that are both sculptural and soft. Every piece begins with yarn, not a sketch, and is built slowly—loop by loop—inviting presence and patience into the design process.
In her collection featured in Ishgirl Creative’s Chapter 1 showcase, Libby introduced a bold interpretation of knitwear: voluminous silhouettes, asymmetrical wraps, and textured forms that balance comfort with power. Her pieces hold space, move with the body, and offer a quiet confidence to those who wear them.
Rooted in craftsmanship and guided by intuition, Libby’s designs reject fast fashion in favor of depth, quality, and longevity. Her garments are not just worn—they’re lived in.
Role: House Fashion Designer
Medium: Fashion Design, Knitwear, Textile Sculpture
Libby Tolm is the founder and creative director of Looking Friday, a luxury knitwear label born from her deep appreciation for thoughtful craftsmanship and handwork . Every design begins not with a sketch, but with yarn, built one stitch at a time—a process she describes as quiet, intuitive, and deeply personal .
Collection Focus: Knitwear as Wearable Sculpture
Sculptural Silhouettes: Libby creates wearable architecture—strong shoulders, voluminous turtlenecks, and flowing cardigans that sense the body’s movement.
Intentional Materials: Her pieces use natural fibers and yarn blends, favoring sustainability, comfort, and tactile richness over fleeting trends .
Handmade Precision: Each garment is hand-knit or small-batch, meaning every stitch is intentional. Standard sizing is available, but alterations are offered to ensure longevity and perfect fit .
Philosophy & Impact
Libby’s work is rooted in the belief that “your clothes should evolve with you.” With each piece, she seeks to create timeless garments—supportive, expressive, and built to last across seasons and stories .
