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Discover "Paul Smith: True Brit," a landmark publication celebrating 25 years of iconic British fashion. Published for the 1995 Design Museum exhibition, this square-format softcover features insights by Dylan Jones, with editorial direction from Franca Sozzani. Pages include vibrant photography and revealing chapters like "Mr Smith Goes to Town" and "The Paul Smith C.V."
Condition is acceptable; the cover shows wear while interior pages are bright. Perfect for collectors of fashion history and 1990s design. Secure this rare find today!
- \"Paul Smith: True Brit\" — celebrating 25 years of Paul Smith
- Published to coincide with the exhibition at The Design Museum, London (Oct 5, 1995 – Apr 10, 1996)
- Written and edited by Dylan Jones
- Editorial director Franca Sozzani; editor Aldo Premoli (L\'Uomo Vogue, Italian Condé Nast)
- Still life photography by Sandro Sodano; art direction by Ildebrando Tosi & Alan Aboud
- Contents: All Mouth & Trousers, 20 Things, Mr Smith Goes to Town, Desert Island Discs, Designs on Britain, The Paul Smith C.V. and more
- Square-format softcover, English text
DESCRIPTION:
A scarce piece of British fashion history: \"Paul Smith: True Brit\", the book produced with L\'Uomo Vogue to mark Paul Smith\'s 25th anniversary and published to coincide with the landmark exhibition \"Paul Smith: True Brit\" at The Design Museum in London, which ran from October 5, 1995 to April 10, 1996.
Written and edited by Dylan Jones, with Franca Sozzani as editorial director and Aldo Premoli as editor, the book captures Paul Smith\'s playful, witty take on British style. Inside are bold black-and-white portraits, colourful still-life photography by Sandro Sodano, the famous striped details and objects that inspire the designer, images of his shops including the Covent Garden store, fashion editorial, collector\'s curiosities, and quotes from friends and admirers. Chapters include \"All Mouth & Trousers\", \"Observations\", \"20 Things\", \"Mr Smith Goes to Town\", \"Desert Island Discs\", \"Designs on Britain\", \"The Things They Say\" and \"The Paul Smith C.V.\".
Condition is acceptable: the white cover shows noticeable yellowing, staining and edge wear, consistent with its age. The interior pages are in good condition with bright images and no writing observed. Please study all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.
Please refer to the photos for size — a measuring tape is shown alongside the item so you can estimate its dimensions yourself.
Exhibition publications from the 1990s Design Museum shows are hard to find today, and this title is a key reference for collectors of Paul Smith, British menswear and 1990s graphic design.
The combination of Dylan Jones\'s writing and L\'Uomo Vogue\'s editorial direction makes this far more than a catalogue — it is a lively portrait of one of Britain\'s best-loved designers at a key moment in his career. The exact copy pictured is the one you will receive.
KEYWORDS:
Paul Smith True Brit, Paul Smith book, Design Museum 1995, Dylan Jones, L\'Uomo Vogue, Franca Sozzani, British fashion book, 90s menswear, Paul Smith exhibition, fashion design book
