How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world
News Source : BBC News
News Summary
- Sir Paul Smith is famous for his signature stripes and colourful designs.
- He opened his first shop in Nottingham in 1970 and now has 50 stores in 50 countries.
- His new autobiography Threads: My Life in Style is based on his experiences.
- Sir Paul was friends with David Bowie and designed a T-shirt to accompany the singer's final album.
- He also revealed that when George Best went missing, he was often in Sir Paul's spare bedroom.
- He says: 'Nobody cares how good you used to be in fashion'
Music also features heavily, from the time Sir Paul McCartney made him a cheese sandwich after a soundcheck at the Hammersmith Apollo, through to being friends with David Bowie from the 80s.
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