Fifty candles for Paul Smith's fashion

This is how the British fashion designer pays homage

at his Maison Indie

What color if not sky blue to happily celebrate a birthday? Especially if they are 50 years old.

Great achievement for Sir Paul Smith , the English designer who started in 1970 from a small shop in Nottingham up to the Parisian catwalks.

There are fifty of them, but it seems just like yesterday : the collection f / w 20-21 for him and for her by Paul Smith, is the reinterpretation of the work that characterizes the vision of the designer, that continuous updating of the classics which is the basis of his work begun exactly 50 years ago.

A way of making fashion far from the chaos of showbiz , of speed, of consumerist marketing but still careful to decline social change: a constant updating of those evergreen garments to avoid never lose that flawless style that characterizes them.

A key feature in the English designer’s collections are colors . Often combined in an unconventional way but with a sensitivity that makes them brilliant.

When we say Paul Smith we also say consistency and great aesthetic sensitivity: let’s not forget, since 1993 it has allowed women to have the possibilities and practicalities of a men’s wardrobe.

Always (and forever) independent.

It is known that comparisons in the artistic field are not contemplated, yet if we were to compare Paul Smith to some other fashion greats we would have no doubt: Giorgio Armani .

In fact, in addition to the classical style that characterizes them, the two are the last remaining independent fashion designers.

Paul Smith is therefore a true indie of fashion , nominated in 2000 Knight of Queen Elizabeth II and author of the book You Can Find Inspiration in Everything published in 2001.

These fifty years of career are celebrated with a blue sky and a successful mix of eras. A reflection on what has been showing that you already know what it will be, certainly not an end but a new beginning.

Here are some outfits straight from the Parisian catwalk.

Paul Smith f/w 20-21

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Viola Marchesi

Viaggiatrice e aspirante fashion designer. La creatività e il mio spirito libero sono ciò che meglio caratterizza il mio essere, un concentrato di positive vibes. Ho iniziato a scrivere quasi per gioco ma ho scoperto che mi piace più del previsto.