Skirt Siobhan Mackenzie & shoes Maison Margiela
Bodysuit Celine by Hedi Slimane
Top and skirt Valentino, shoes Jamie Challinor
Hat Jamie Challinor
Pants Hye Min Kim
Full Look Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Full look David Williams
Skirt Siobhan Mackenzie & shoes Maison Margiela
Jacket Givenchy
Left Jumper Valentino
Right Necklace Brogan Smith
Full look Givenchy
Photography by Jaime López Cano
Featuring Hannah Vincent
Fashion by Oliwia Jancerowicz
Stylist’s assistant Clara Mary Joy
Photography by Dorien Jimenez
Fashion by Michael Andrew
Featuring Luke Lenski at IMG Models
Grooming Oribe styling creme
/ Photography by Ana Garcia /
/ Fashion by Jessica Klimach /
/ Featuring Leon at LEAD+DEVELOP /
/ Casting by Cad K /
/ Hair & Make-Up by Jane Jakobi /
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Jacket MAISON MARGIELA, Pants BALENCIAGA and Shoes LANVIN
Left Sweater AMBUSH
Right Raincoat DRIES VAN NOTEN, Long shirt YOHJI YAMAMOTO, Tee LANVIN and Pants REMI TIENDREBEOGO
Coat DRIES VAN NOTEN, Tights GIVENCHY and Shoes LANVIN
Left Jacket MAISON MARGIELA
Right Coat GIVENCHY, Short PRADA and Shoes LANVIN
Left Pants DRIES VAN NOTEN and Shoes KENZO
Right Knitwear LANVIN, Shirt DICKIES and Pants AMBUSH
Left full look PRADA
Right Shirt ALEXANDER MCQUEEN and Short PRADA
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/ Photography & Fashion by Florentin Glemarec and Charlotte Faucon /
/ Featuring Sami Younis at Success Models /
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/ Photography by Nagib Chtaïb /
/ Fashion by Michael Marson /
/ Featuring Vic & Luka at Rebel Management, Caitlin at Dominique Models /
/ Make-up & Hair by Noel Inocencio using MAC COSMETICS /
/ Set Design by Justine Verplancke /
/ Light assistant Hugo Michaux & Digital assistant Franck Jessueld /
/ Production Xavier Bourgeois /
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/ Photography by JAN ϟ JORRE /
/ Fashion by Analik Brouwer /
/ Featuring Ursula at JILL MODELS /
/ Set Design by Justine Verplancke /
/ Make-up & hair by Joek Janssens /
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/ Photography by Alejandro Gata /
/ Fashion by Jordan Sapally /
/ Featuring Gastón Virgolini at Premium models /
/ All clothes Wanda Nylon & Shoes Dr. Martens /
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Full interview in Behind The Blinds Issue 3 FW17
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/ Photography by ALEXANDRE HAEFELI /
/ Fashion by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ featuring Lucas Berny & Jeff Hinton at Premium Models /
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Right Hoddies A.P.C. and tie Balenciaga
Left Shirt Ann Demeulemeester and jacket Maison Margiela
Tee Raf Simons, jeans Acne Studios and underwear stylist’s archive
Shirt Maison Margiela, pants Lanvin, shoes Damir Doma and accessories J.W. Anderson
Suits & shoes Maison Margiela, shirt Ann Demeulemeester, underwear Comme des Garçons Shirt and socks Falke
/ Photography by Abbie Douglas /
/ Fashion by Marco Drammis /
/ Featuring Henry Rausch & Augustin Basso at Wilhelmina /
All by Sander Bos
Both by Cyril Bourez
Left by Alix Brandenbourger
Right by Alice Fraudeau
Jacket by Cyril Bourez
Mask by Iuliia Gulina
All by Lukas Spilka
Left by Alix Brandenbourger
Right by Nastasia Fine
Left by Clément Grangier
Right by David Ring
Left by Quentin Mestdagh
Right by Gabriel Figueiredo
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/ Photography by SANDER+GRETAR /
/ Fashion by ANGELA VANDERSTRAETEN /
/ Featuring Tyas at Flag Models, Jessica, Jelle and Laura at Jill Models /
/ Make-Up by Cecile Paravina /
/ Assistant Stylist Alana Knight /
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/ Photography by AYLEN TORRES /
/ Fashion by REBECA SUEIRO at Kasteel + Agent /
/ Featuring Loik Gomez, wearing Y/Project FW16 /
/ Make-Up & Hair by Sergio Esche at Kasteel + Agent (using Morrocanoil and OCC) /
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Amandine wears a oversized bomber jacket by DIESEL BLACK GOLD, a tank top by WEEKDAY & jeans by REPLAY
Zeno wears a shirt by SAINT LAURENT & shorts by ADIDAS
Tyas wears a tee by N°21, pants by LACOSTE & shoes by SAINT LAURENT
Senna wears a jacket by STUTTERHEIM & underwear by HANRO
Thom wears a tee by ACNE STUDIOS
Zeno wears an underwear by CALVIN KLEIN & jeans by LEVIS
Zeno wears a tee by LACOSTE & jeans by DIESEL
Levi wears a tank top by LACOSTE
Nina wears a jumper by LACOSTE & jeans by COS
Bo wears a tank top by ADIDAS
Tyas wears a tank top by RODARTE for & OTHER STORIES
Thom wears a tank top by HANRO & pants by COS
Senna wears a sweatshirt by EDWIN & a jeans by COS
Koen wears a trench coat by WEEKDAY & pants by FILIPPA K
Bo wears a jacket & necklace by SAINT LAURENT
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/ photo by NAGIB CHTAÏB /
/ production & style by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ feat. Koen & Thom @ Rebel Management, Amandine @ Be Models, Levi @ YC Models, Bo @ model scout Maxence Orard, Tyas, Zeno & Nina @ Jill Models, Senna @ Dominique Models /
/ Nina's make-up & hair by Sharon De Winter for Touch Dominique /
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Koen wears a tee by WEEKDAY
Amandine wears a jumpsuit by LOUIS VUITTON
Nina wears a swimsuit by PETIT BATEAU & a jacket by LEVIS
Levi wears a sweater & a leather pants by DIESEL BLACK GOLD
Bo wears a tank top by ADIDAS & a necklace by SAINT LAURENT
Thom wears a bomber jacket by DIESEL
Amandine wears a top by COS & a necklace by LOUIS VUITTON
Tyas wears a top by RODARTE for & OTHER STORIES & a pants by SAINT LAURENT
Thom wears a sweatshirt & a jeans by DIESEL
Cyriel wears a jumper by TOMMY HILFIGER & a pants by ESSENTIEL
Cyriel wears a coat by LACOSTE
Senna wears a sweatshirt by EDWIN & a jeans by COS
Timo wears a tee & a pants by DIESEL
Levi wears a jumper by N°21 & a leather pants by DIESEL BLACK GOLD
Tyas wears a jumper by PAUL SMITH
Bo wears a shirt by AMERICAN VINTAGE & a leather pants by DIESEL BLACK GOLD
Timo wears a jumper by DIESEL
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/ photo by NAGIB CHTAÏB /
/ production & style by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ feat. Koen, Thom & Timo @ Rebel Management, Amandine @ Be Models, Cyriel & Levi @ YC Models, Bo @ model scout Maxence Orard, Tyas & Nina @ Jill Models, Senna @ Dominique Models /
/ Nina's make-up & hair by Sharon De Winter for Touch Dominique /
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/ Photo by KOEN VERNIMMEN /
/ style by FRANCIS BOESMANS /
/ Production by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ Make-up & hair by Noel Inocencio at Touch Dominique for Kevin Murphy & MAC /
/ feat. SENNE from Rebel Management /
/ photographers assistant Pablo Cepeda /
/ All clothes from HERMES /
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/ photo by NAGIB CHTAÏB /
/ production & style by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ feat. KOEN @ Rebel Management /
/ MU by Sharon De Winter for Touch Dominique /
/ all clothes from DRIES VAN NOTEN /
/ thanks to Stijl /
EXCLUSIVE ITW by REMY RUSSOTTO & FASHION STORY by MARTINE FOUGERON
How tall are you?
Very!
Tokyo has the most Michelin stars restaurants in the world and the most Paul Smith boutiques. Any Japanese artist you recently discovered and admire?
There’s a very talented young Japanese photographer called Naoki Honjo. Having met him several times and worked with him before, I know that he's very shy but also incredibly creative. He uses large format cameras and he often photographs from above, sometimes involving him hanging out of helicopters! We did an exhibition with him in my 'Space' shop in Tokyo and also in my shop on Albemarle Street in Mayfair, he came to London and we organised a helicopter for him and he shot some fantastic street scenes. He's figured out a way of getting this amazing depth of field so everything looks miniature. It's a real unique way of working which is very exciting to see in today's photographic world which is often so homogenized.
What are you wearing now?
I wear a suit more or less every day, today I’m wearing a Paul Smith ‘Suit To Travel In’ with a vintage chambray shirt and a pair of original Adidas Stan Smiths.
You work reminds me of late Matisse, in its striking simplicity and naïve rawness. Is there something you would like to say about Matisse?
That’s very flattering! I’m a big fan of Matisse. An exhibition of his cut-outs was on show at Tate Modern recently, it was fantastic! I guess something I should say about him is that his famous picture ‘The Snail’ is exactly them same size as my first ever shop, three metres by three metres!
What is your favourite children’s book?
I always find it very difficult choosing favourites but I have been reading a lot of Winne-the-Pooh lately!
Your pieces are often humorous. Would you agree? Are fashion designers too serious?
It's all about getting the balance right – making sure that you keep an eye on the commercial aspects but also not take things too seriously. Since it all began I was determined to never let the job change me. I'm blessed with a sense of humour and the ability to keep my feet on the ground, but I'm also aware of the importance of marketing, of fashion shows and having beautiful shops.
Where do you spend most of your time?
I’m constantly on the go but London will always be home.
Where will you be tomorrow?
It’s Saturday tomorrow, I’ll be in London so will probably try and stop in at an exhibition or two and maybe pay a visit to some of my shops here and see how things are going.
I read your father was a photographer. How would you define his photography? Did his photography influence your style?
He always specialised in the 'caught moment' and that's something I've picked up on. I take photos every day and if you use your eyes, every day life can be very inspiring. My ideas for designs can come from anywhere; from a bright pink giant box in LA to a dark ocean on an evening in Italy. My iPhone is packed full of photos of all sorts of different things that inspire me. I also have my own Instagram page (@paul_smith) which acts like a visual diary.
Buffon said “style is the man itself”. Do you find men in Europe well dressed?
Style is something that is very natural and is a representation of your own personality as opposed to something, which is forced. It's not something you can buy. It's very much about an attitude. Whether on a man or a woman, style can be found in the simplicity of something that we all wear a lot of; a white shirt or a navy blue suit for example, as long as you do it with confidence.
When were you last in Tokyo?
In October. I go every six months to catch-up with all my team there. This summer I’ll actually be going an extra time as my exhibition ‘Hello, My Name Is Paul Smith’ which started in London and has toured to Belgium and Scotland, is opening in Kyoto in June.
What is your favourite time of the day?
First thing in the morning. I get up very, very early. I swim about 5am and normally I’m in the office before 6am. I get into my studio, listen to some music and get to work before everyone else arrives.
David Hockey’s landscapes are wild and peaceful. Mondrian’s colour schemes are musical; they ‘boogie-woogie’ like your work. Do you have a preference between the two artists?
Both have the most amazing eyes for colour. I could never choose between them.
Do you work at night?
Night and day, my mind is constantly working!
What music did you listen to recently?
I've been listening to a lot of Jake Bugg's album, Shangri-La lately.
You had a serious cycling accident, followed by months of recovery, do you still cycle?
Absolutely! I still love to cycle, especially in the summer when I’m on holiday in Italy.
Your style reads like a detective novel, your colours and codes adding up to a collection of clues. Would you associate fashion design with story-telling?
For sure! Fashion is about today and tomorrow. You never know what’s around the corner, just like in a detective novel!
What will you do after answering these questions?
It’s lunchtime!
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/ ITW by REMY RUSSOTTO / Illustration by CEDRIK TOSELLI /
/ photography by MARTINE FOUGERON / production by MICHAEL MARSON /
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/ photo by NAGIB CHTAÏB /
/ production & style by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ feat. NINA @ Jill Models /
/ Make Up & Hair by Sharon De Winter @ Touch by Dominique /
/ all clothes from COS /
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/ photo by NAGIB CHTAÏB /
/ production & style by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ feat. TIMO @ Rebel Management /
/ all clothes from HUGO /
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/ production & photo by MICHAEL MARSON /
/ featuring SENNA from Dominique Models /
/ make-up & hair by Romain Sabau @ Touch /
/ All clothes by SAINT LAURENT /
/ photo by FREDERIC BASTIN /
/ feat. Elie, Quentin, Linus, Seb, Francois & Sjors from Rebel Management /
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