{"id":26915137,"date":"2025-01-23T12:54:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:54:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/?p=26915137&preview=true&preview_id=26915137"},"modified":"2025-01-23T12:59:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T17:59:36","slug":"paul-smith-takes-inspiration-from-fathers-photography-for-paris-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wtop.com\/fashion\/2025\/01\/paul-smith-takes-inspiration-from-fathers-photography-for-paris-fashion-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Smith takes inspiration from father’s photography for Paris Fashion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PARIS (AP) \u2014 A vibrant energy pulsed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/paris-fashion-week\">Paris Fashion Week<\/a> air as Paul Smith unveiled his fall menswear. <\/p>\n<p>The show, watched by K-Pop star Hongjoong of ATEEZ, was a celebration of photography, a muse that has long captivated the British designer.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the collection bloomed the \u201cField Flower\u201d print, a vibrant ode to the photographs of Sir Paul\u2019s father, Harold. This floral motif, adapted from Harold\u2019s lens, cascaded across shirts, ties, and luxurious jacquard knitwear, weaving a poignant thread of personal history into the fabric of the collection.<\/p><p style=\"text-align:center\" ><!-- \/6585\/������Ƶapp_App_300x250 -->\n\t\t<div id='div-gpt-ad-1500658388164-0' style='height:250px; width:300px; margin:auto;'>\n\t\t<script>\n\t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500658388164-0'); });\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<\/div><\/p>\n<p>The influence of iconic photographers like David Bailey and Terence Donovan was palpable, casting its distinct shadow. Tailoring took on a subtly rebellious air, echoing the photographers\u2019 own idiosyncratic styles, while a rich, inky palette, inspired by Saul Leiter\u2019s evocative color photography, bathed the collection in a moody elegance.<\/p>\n<p>Tradition was playfully subverted. Herringbone wool, typically rigid, was softened through a gentle laundering process, lending a lived-in softness to the garments. Houndstooth and Prince of Wales checks, bold and graphic, were blown up to dramatic proportions, adorning not just clothing but also footwear and accessories. <\/p>\n<p>A touch of unexpected artistry emerged in the form of tailored jackets where contrasting fabrics were artfully juxtaposed, creating subtle yet striking patchwork effects.<\/p><p style=\"text-align:center\" ><!-- \/6585\/������Ƶapp_App_In-article -->\n\t\t<div id='div-gpt-ad-1500658388164-0-2' style='height:250px; width:300px; margin:auto;'>\n\t\t<script>\n\t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500658388164-0-2'); });\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<\/div><\/p>\n<p>A collaboration with Barbour injected a dose of country charm. Reimagined versions of Barbour coats emerged, cloaked in unusual shades of waxed cotton and playfully adorned with Friesian cow motifs, adding a whimsical touch to the rugged elegance.<\/p>\n<p>Sir Paul himself, a master storyteller, guided the audience through Wednesday’s spectacle, offering insightful commentary that brought the designs to life. <\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<p>PARIS (AP) \u2014 A vibrant energy pulsed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/paris-fashion-week\">Paris Fashion Week<\/a> air as Paul Smith unveiled his fall menswear. \n\n\n<p>The show, watched by K-Pop star Hongjoong of ATEEZ, was a celebration of photography, a muse that has long captivated the British designer.\n\n\n<p>At the heart of the collection bloomed the \u201cField Flower\u201d print, a vibrant ode to the photographs of Sir Paul\u2019s father, Harold. This floral motif, adapted from Harold\u2019s lens, cascaded across shirts, ties, and luxurious jacquard knitwear, weaving a poignant thread of personal history into the fabric of the collection.\n\n<!-- \/6585\/������Ƶapp_App_300x250 -->\n\t\t<div id='div-gpt-ad-1500658388164-0' style='height:250px; width:300px; margin:auto;'>\n\t\t<script>\n\t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500658388164-0'); });\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The influence of iconic photographers like David Bailey and Terence Donovan was palpable, casting its distinct shadow. Tailoring took on a subtly rebellious air, echoing the photographers\u2019 own idiosyncratic styles, while a rich, inky palette, inspired by Saul Leiter\u2019s evocative color photography, bathed the collection in a moody elegance.\n\n\n<p>Tradition was playfully subverted. Herringbone wool, typically rigid, was softened through a gentle laundering process, lending a lived-in softness to the garments. 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