Tuesday 20 September 2011
A colourful Spring Summer 2012 Women's collection debuted in London on Sunday 18th of September at the Royal Horticultural Halls.
Next summer spirits will be high and heady with a relaxed, carefree collection that embraces Paul Smith’s modern, masculine aesthetic for women.
Light-as-a-feather fabrics in deconstructed shapes are soft and airy giving layered pieces a cool simplicity. Mannish, tailored pieces in smooth fabrics are sleek and fitted; an off-white double breasted suit is elegant and sophisticated worn open at the neck.
Silk handkerchief checks are flattering in oversize proportions; shirts are tucked into slim trousers or drawstring pants worn low on the waist.
Pretty, soft-washed powder tones of blush, lavender and mauve sit next to a more masculine range of chambray blues and steely greys whilst vibrant shots of bright buttercup, jade and bordeaux bring optimistic block colour highlights to the palette.
Show Music Listing (Music production by Peter Smith and Andrew Hale):
1. Nico - All Tomorrow's Parties
2. Vitamin String Quartet - All Tomorrow's Parties
3. Yawn - candle
4. The Kills - Heart is a Beating Drum
5. Lykke Li - Youth Knows No Pain
6. Little Dragon - Nightlight.
7. Yawn - Magician
Finale: Rolling stones - She's a Rainbow
Backstage photography courtesy of Karl Donovan.
