Suit
1988 (made)
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Paul Smith learned his trade working in the industry. He opened his first shop, in 1970, in Nottingham, and his first London shop, in 1979, in Covent Garden. This design is Paul Smith’s version of the 1980s iconic wide-shouldered double-breasted suit. His suits were worn by men who aspired to the ‘dress-for-success’ notion of the Eighties. Smith began showing menswear collections in Paris in 1976, but didn’t add a womenswear collection until 1994. His designs reflect a classic British style with a twist, often through the use of colour and pattern. Smith has had considerable commercial success both in Britain and abroad, particularly in Japan, where he now has more than 200 stores. In 2000, he was knighted by the Queen for his services to the British Fashion Industry.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Wool |
Brief description | Suit of wool pin-stripe, designed by Paul Smith, Great Britain, 1988 |
Physical description | Suit of navy blue wool pin-stripe. |
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Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 1988/67. Part of an outfit T.3 to E-1988. |
Production | Spring / Summer 1988 |
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Summary | Paul Smith learned his trade working in the industry. He opened his first shop, in 1970, in Nottingham, and his first London shop, in 1979, in Covent Garden. This design is Paul Smith’s version of the 1980s iconic wide-shouldered double-breasted suit. His suits were worn by men who aspired to the ‘dress-for-success’ notion of the Eighties. Smith began showing menswear collections in Paris in 1976, but didn’t add a womenswear collection until 1994. His designs reflect a classic British style with a twist, often through the use of colour and pattern. Smith has had considerable commercial success both in Britain and abroad, particularly in Japan, where he now has more than 200 stores. In 2000, he was knighted by the Queen for his services to the British Fashion Industry. |
Bibliographic reference | De La Haye, Amy, ed. The Cutting Edge: 50 Years of British Fashion 1947-1997. London: V&A Publications, 1997. p. 58.
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Accession number | T.3&A-1988 |
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Record created | September 16, 2003 |
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