Paul Smith by Tony Chambers - ISBN: 9781838668747
Paperback
50 objects reveal the wit and inspiration behind a British icon.

$74.33

  • Paperback

    264 pages

  • Release Date

    10 September 2024

Check Delivery Options

Summary

Books have traced the lives of great designers before, but few serve to double as a visual history of British popular culture. What this book deftly demonstrates is that Smith has not just been going for 50 years, he’s been interwoven with our national aesthetic for 50 years.

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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781838668747
ISBN-10:1838668748
Author:Tony Chambers, Jonathan Ive, Paul Smith
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint:Phaidon Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:264
Release Date:10 September 2024
Weight:1.21kg
Dimensions:270mm x 205mm x 31mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Books have traced the lives of great designers before, but few serve to double as a visual history of British popular culture. What this book deftly demonstrates is that Smith has not just been going for 50 years, he’s been interwoven with our national aesthetic for 50 years.’ – Esquire

‘The most loved man in fashion.’ – The Financial Times

‘He’s still got it.’ – GQ

‘Paul Smith brings together 50 objects from the past five decades that encapsulate his unique ability to find inspiration in everything.’ – Vogue

‘Fifty years in the business and this always sharply suited designer is still causing a stir, most recently thanks to an anniversary-marking monograph… no coffee table will be complete without it.’ – Living Etc.

‘Tells the story of 50 objects salvaged from the snow drift of stuff that covers every inch of his office.’ – Wallpaper*

About The Author

Tony Chambers

Sir Paul Smith CBE RDI is one of the UK’s foremost designers and is renowned for his creative spirit. His eponymous fashion brand combines traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge design to create beautifully made modern pieces.

Tony Chambers is founder and creative director of design and lifestyle consultancy TC & Friends and co-chair of Brainstorm Design.

Sir Jonathan (Jony) Ive KBE RDI is a British-American industrial designer. Formerly Chief Design Officer at Apple, he now runs his own design firm, LoveFrom, with British designer Marc Newson.

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.