Being a fashion-icon like Paul Smith is never easy, especially when dozens of pushy journalist storm the backstage area right after the show. Luckily, the designer is a very well-tempered gentleman and answers all questions with an enviable serenity, which is something he might have learned in his 30-years’ designing experience. He is to menswear what Vivienne Westwood is to womenswear: a pre-eminent British designer with a strong mind and attitude regarding his work. “There is no theme to the menswear collection at all, there is no reference to a certain music, art, star or anything. I just wanted to add something to our existing wardrobes, to make you buy a jacket that fits to what you’ve got! And I especially want to make people smile!
This I why I danced on the catwalk with my models during the finale. There is so much trauma in the world, so I just wanted to be positive”, he explained to sleek. Indeed, the outfits where pretty energizing. Skinny pants, but also bigger shapes, were introduced to pleats; preppy cardigans and knitwear added some softness to the very urban collection. Timeless primary colors are making a joyful statement. Here and there, some more fashionable shades are added like terracotta or taupe. “I just did the outfits for the show, in real life you would never wear them together”, adds Paul Smith cheekily before getting back to his staff. Hurray to British longevity!
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