Paul Smith

Paul Smith Autumn Winter 2012

The collection celebrates the individual style and work of legendary avant-garde musicians Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart and draws inspiration from the innovative energy which immortalized their personas in rock and roll history. Their artistic freedom is channeled into details evocative of early space adventure; ruched and pleated panels, orange linings and cosmic prints are seen throughout.

Tailoring remains a focus of the collection. Ultrafine wool is laser cut for a modern, clean finish. High peak lapels, inspired by Zappa’s 1970’s style, grace both single and double breasted jackets teamed with a slim leg.

Shirting and knitwear follows the theme of extremes; relaxed washed down denim, stripe, check and classic crisp white shirts to strong prints which include space inspired designs of the moon and patchwork leopard. Luxurious cashmere and fine gauge merino knits are juxtaposed with bold angora sweaters.

Outerwear is strong and extreme in variation; an oversized duffle coat with sheepskin collar is paired with a patchwork trouser. Drawing inspiration from the uniforms of early space adventurers, zips are featured heavily in outerwear for Autumn Winter 2011.

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Grey high peak coat, lilac angora knit and damson jodhpurs.
Black coat with leopard print lapel, grey leopard knit and damson trousers.
Black knitted coat, damson polka dot patchwork collarless shirt and damson zip trousers.
Black peak lapel coat, navy polka dot collarless shirt and grey leopard print trousers.
Navy mohair teddy coat, turquoise jacket, grey leopard print collarless shirt and blue zip trousers.
Chunky red cardigan, black polka dot shirt and blue zip trousers.
Navy double breasted coat, turquoise double breasted suit and pale grey shirt.
Orange mohair jacket, pale grey leopard print collarless shirt and grey leopard print trousers.
Navy coat with zip leather lapel, blue jacket with ruched sleeves grey knit and grey leopard print trousers.
Black zip jacket with leather sleeves, black tailored cardigan and grey printed t-shirt, blue ruched trousers.
Navy toggle and zip jacket and damson trousers.
Black zip jacket, grey jersey, damson jodhpurs.
Blue jacket, grey leopard print collarless shirt and black zip trousers.
Blue jacket with ruched sleeves, pale grey fine stripe shirt and damson pleat trousers.
Navy double breasted coat, green double breasted jacket, pale grey moon print shirt and navy trousers.
Grey knitted coat, charcoal check jacket, pale grey fine stripe shirt and charcoal pleat trousers.
Grey duffle coat, mushroom jacket, blue chambray shirt and grey leopard print trousers.
Black salt and pepper toggle and zip jacket, damson jersey shirt and damson zip trousers.
Grey leopard print silk down jacket with shearling collar, charcoal check jacket, pale grey fine stripe shirt and black ruched trousers.
Black mohair jacket, pale grey fine stripe shirt and charcoal check trousers.
Black salt and pepper jacket with ruched sleeves, pale grey fine stripe shirt and grey leopard print trousers.
Black salt and pepper jacket, pale grey fine stripe shirt and grey chalk stripe pleat trousers.
Grey double breasted coat, grey leopard knit and charcoal check pleat trousers.
Pale grey mohair teddy coat, charcoal chalk stripe jacket, black polka dot shirt and charcoal pleat trousers.
Charcoal chalk stripe double breasted suit and pale grey fine stripe shirt.
Black jacket with leather lapel, mushroom sleeveless knit, purple jersey and blue ruched trousers.
Black jacket with leather sleeves, grey jersey and black zip trousers.
Navy jacquard cardigan, grey jersey and blue jodhpurs.
Grey mohair teddy coat, damson double breasted suit and pale grey micro check shirt.
Grey coat with zip silver lapel, mushroom sleeveless knit and damson jodhpurs.
Tan leather jacket, mushroom waistcoat, grey t-shirt and grey leopard print trousers.
Tan sheepskin jacket with shearling collar, white moon print t-shirt and pale grey moon print trousers.
Tan suede shirt jacket, blue chambray collarless shirt and pale grey moon print trousers.
Dusky pink cardigan, black salt and pepper jacket, micro check shirt and tan trousers
Camel three button jacket, blue chambray collarless shirt and charcoal check trousers.
Yellow duffle coat and tan jodhpurs.
Camel double breasted jacket, blue chambray collarless shirt and grey leopard print trousers.
Mustard cardigan, camel jacket, blue and white fine stripe shirt and black salt and pepper trousers.
Silver sheepskin jacket with shearling collar, pale grey knit and tan jodhpurs.
Camel double breasted coat, blue chambray shirt and black salt and pepper trousers.
Mushroom duffle coat, grey marl jacket, silver waistcoat and damson jodhpurs.
Camel coat with zip leather lapel, blue chambray collarless shirt, grey leopard print trousers.
Mushroom duffle coat, grey marl jacket, silver waistcoat, damson jodhpurs.
Camel coat with zip leather lapel, blue chambray collarless shirt and grey leopard print trousers.
Silver down jacket with shearling collar, charcoal jacket, black and white fine stripe shirt and charcoal trousers.