Paul Smith - 50th Anniversary Book - New Edition

Edited by Tony Chambers, with a foreword by Jonathan Ive and a new preface by Sir Paul Smith

This innovative book captures the unique spirit of British fashion icon Sir Paul Smith through 50 objects chosen by Sir Paul himself for the inspiration they have provided him over the years from a wax plate of spaghetti and a Dieter Rams radio to a Mario Bellini Cab chair and a bicycle seat.

Each object has impacted his worldview, his creative process, and his adherence to a design approach that’s always imbued with distinctly British wit and eccentricity. The book covers subjects as varied as breaking down the formality of wearing a suit, the importance of wit, and the benefits of remaining independent in an increasingly monopolized world, and includes personal contributions – handwritten notes, a sketch, or photograph from such fashion and design heavyweights as Manolo Blahnik, Inès de la Fressange, Martin Parr, and John Pawson.

Updated with a fresh new fabric cover featuring the brand’s signature stripe and a brand-new preface written by Sir Paul especially for this edition, Paul Smith provides the ultimate insight into one of the fashion world’s most-loved creators.

Publisher Phaidon
Made In
Hong Kong

Features
- Format: Flexibound
- Size: 270 × 205 mm (10 5/8 × 8 1/8 in)
- Pages: 264 pp
- Illustrations: 400 illustrations
- ISBN: 9781838668747