Description: In Threads, Sir Paul Smith shares the full story of his extraordinary life and career for the first time.
Brief description:
Sir Paul Smith was born in Nottingham, England on 5 July 1946. An avid cyclist until he was seventeen, when a road accident put paid to his competitive ambitions, Paul found himself amongst a new world of creatively minded young people and from there embarked on a life-long journey of discovery and exploration in design, music and fashion.
From its origins in one small shop in Nottingham, England, Paul Smith has grown into a global business, selling to five continents, over sixty countries and 3,000 shops. Paul was knighted for services to fashion in the 2000 Birthday Honours, followed in 2020 by his appointment as one of 65 members of the Order of the Companions of Honour. Threads is his deeply personal memoir of his life and career.Review Quotes:
"Paul is a Great British Icon and this is an iconic book. I devoured every page" --Dylan Jones, former editor of GQ
"Paul Smith is a brilliant storyteller. He has been everywhere, and he knows everyone, but he has never lost the sense of wonder that fills every page of this book" --Deyan Sudjic, former director of Design Museum "The Paul Smith story is as fascinating a read as it is a simple one" --Suzy Menkes, fashion critic "One of the pillars of great English design" --Manolo Blahnik, designer "Paul Smith isn't a designer whom I admire, he's an artist whose undimmed creative joy and spirit of generosity and fun I'm inspired by and aspire to emulate. He's followed his own line and retained a rare integrity in a trade where capitulation to corporate maximization is the standard. Paul is the living embodiment of the wisdom: it's not the destination, it's the journey" --Edward Norton "Fascinating. This book, like the man himself, is full of character, charm, and warmth. And very like Paul to wear it all so lightly. Just your average, run-of-the-mill worldwide style icon. A one-off" --Martin Freeman, actor "Nobody does it like Paul. His journey from humble beginnings to global icon is a masterclass in staying curious" --Jamie Oliver, chef and author "Paul is as prolific as he is adored. He is an inspiring creative who loves his practice, art, culture and, most importantly, people. His kindness, optimism and generosity are manifest in all he creates" --Sir Jony Ive, designer "In many ways Paul Smith was 'in the room where it happened'. Threads is about how he came to be a part of it all. Sir Paul . . . useful fellow, selective, secure. The answer is character" --Harrison Ford, actor "Reading this is like spending time with someone you wished you had known forever. Less like 'A Day In the Life of Sir Paul Smith, ' Threads is more like 'A Life in the Day of Sir Paul Smith'" --Jason Schwartzman, actor & musician "Classic Paul Smith. A British tale with a creative twist" --Gary Oldman, actor