Paul Smith

Paul Smith (1946-) is a famous British designer, appreciated all over the world especially for his colorful men's suits. His style, a reflection of his personality, is cheerful and playful while still managing to maintain an institutional touch that makes it suitable for any occasion: his suits have been worn by both prime ministers and rock stars, all won over by a style that Paul Smith likes to define as "classic with a twist". In his youth he was an aspiring cyclist before opening a boutique in his native Nottingham in 1970, encouraged by his wife, in which he was one of the first retailers to offer the creations of the Franco-Japanese designer Kenzo in England, which he began to add to over the years with his own creations. He held his first fashion show in Paris in 1976 and then opened a shop in London in 1979, which was the real launch of his label, which then expanded around the world until it expanded to over seventy nations with highly recognizable and effervescent boutiques, full of color and character. His signature motif is the rainbow striped pattern, reproduced on countless garments and often reinterpreted in creative ways. Appointed “Royal Designer for the Industry” in 1991, Paul Smith can also count on several special collaborations with the world of furniture design including a partnership with Cappellini for the launch of its Mondo line in its new showroom in Milan, a special re-edition of the iconic Cactus by Gufram and the Everyday Life furniture line created together with De Padova.