Paul Smith is best known as a fashion designer, but he has also designed furniture and upholstery textiles. In 2002, he collaborated with Cappellini to create the Mondo collection and in 2003 he launched ‘Bespoke’ an upholstery textile for Maharam. He also designs a collection of rugs for The Rug Company.
Paul Smith’s boutiques have always been an important aspect of his work. They reflect his character and design, an unmistakable Britishness augmented by the unexpected. In addition to Paul Smith’s collections, the boutiques contain a wide selection of jewellery, books, art and antiques. In the window displays, you are just as likely to see Apple’s new computer and the latest video games, as you are to see Paul Smith’s clothes.
“We want to highlight the crossover between various design genres; fashion, interior design and furniture, and the fact that the world of interior design clearly finds inspiration in the world of fashion today. We also want to draw attention to the significance of the carefully thought-out profile that Paul Smith displays in his boutiques. With this in mind, he feels like an inspiring and interesting choice,” says Cecilia Nyberg, Event Manager, Stockholm Furniture Fair and Northern Light Fair.
