Mood board: This collection paid homage to some of Sir Paul Smith’s most formative experiences, when he was employed by the International Wool Secretariat to tour the UK, searching for fine tailoring cloths and innovative design. However, for the first time since launching his label in 1970, he put both his men’s and women’s collections on one catwalk. They made charming companions, highlighting his knack for making unfussy, desirable clothes. The classically British patterns he used here – a Prince of Wales check and Black Watch tartan – featured on skinny suits and roomy coats.
Best in show: Key was a three-button beige suit in windowpane check worn with a tartan overcoat. The ‘Made in Britain’ mood prevailed with Scottish cashmere knits and Fair Isle jumpers featuring woven charm motifs and an exclusive Liberty print used in shirting.
Sound bite: ‘As part of the collection I’ve gone back to my roots, working with British mills that I’ve been familiar with since the beginning of my career, but using the cloths in weights and finishes that are relevant to today,’ Smith said. ‘A modern British feel with an unexpected mix of patterns, colours and textures.’
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Palace unites with Rapha to celebrate inaugural Tour de France FemmesMarking the first time women will compete in the historic cycling race since the late 1980s, this new collaboration sees Palace Skateboards and Rapha create uniforms for both on and off the bike – including an ‘outlandish’ pair of Crocs
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Paris Fashion Week A/W 2022: Chanel to Miu MiuIn this extended report, Wallpaper* updates you live from Paris Fashion Week A/W 2022 shows, with rolling coverage as runway events unfold
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Paris Fashion Week Men’s A/W 2022: Louis Vuitton to Loewe, Dior to HermèsIn this extended report, Laura Hawkins reveals 9 highlights from Paris Fashion Week Men's A/W 2022. Including: Virgil Abloh's final collection for Louis Vuitton; Rick Owen's riff on sleaze; elfin-inspired accessories; and a celebration of slouch and surrealism
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