Paul Smith the Eclectic Collector
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Join iconic British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith as he shows us around his Covent Garden office. This legendary space is chock-full of paintings, photographs, bicycles and other ephemera that Paul has collected or been sent by fans from around the world. In the latest episode of our collector profile series A Life Less Ordinary Presented by Hennessy Paradis Impérial, find out how Paul’s love of art was inspired by a fortuitous cycling accident and discover how it inspires his work in fashion.
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he's such a gem of a person, worked at his office for a short while and the few times we crossed paths he was nothing but kind and genuine
That is nice to know....
He comes across as a very nice and interesting chap .... Good to hear, he really is.
What did you do?
So rare...you never forget someone like that.....nice wins everyway... anyone who disagrees will eventually realise...
@@wordwarrior2350 ... " idinit " ?
That's beautiful. His spirit seems quite childlike yet refined at the same time. Awesome to know he's as cool as he seems in this lil film. Idk how I even found these videos...but I LOVE THEM.
This man is clearly a lovely and charming person, love to hear him talking about everything
sure charmed me!
@@wordwarrior2350, by reading all of your comments on this page, you come across as a very unhappy person who attempts to find fault with everyone and everything.
I worked for Paul Smith years ago. He was my introduction to art, design and a life less ordinary. I will alway thank him for that!
I like the way he thinks, IF HE LIKES HE IS BUYING IT...
I could watch him and his wonderful collection all day. So knowledgeable and passionate
As a teenager I saved up my money so I could buy a Paul Smith blouse! So original and cool.
I ran into him in a museum in the city of Leiden in 2019. He approached me, asked me to help him download the museum’s application from the AppStore. I obliged, he thanked me for saving an old man, asked me what I thought of the art piece in front of us, we talked for almost half an hour, and we then parted ways. I didn’t even know who he was, until he thanked me for wearing his clothing designs. I didn’t even know what “Paul Smith” is, as the clothes were a gift from a former French lover of mine. Oh gosh, I was so embarrassed hahaha 🤣 and he was unbelievingly kind, down to earth, and both interesting and easy to talk to.
What a wonderful interview. I didn't want it to end.
This is what a real art collector is like
true
What an inspirational life to share and thrive with a loved one.
Nicely presented .. I guess this extensive collection serves as a gigantic mood board for Sir Paul Smith’s wonderful creations.
I love Paul Smith design. I have bought many of his clothes and accessories over the years. Refined with a daring note and always elegant. Nice to see the man has also a very genuine personality.
Mr. Smith KNOWS HIS ARTISTS! Very interesting collection! Hes not looking at the figures. Hes not a greedy person. I like that.
Now THIS is a collector!
Genuine and humble Artist
very true. collect the art that brings you joy. ♥
Murder Ballad A
Indeed
Paul has collections of many lovely and interesting things.........and much whimsey, too. Yes.
Wonderful to have a glimpse of Paul Smith’s creative life. Thank you.
Wow, lots of wisdom In his words
Immediately attracted to Paul Smith's panache and aesthetic. Phenomenal designer and interesting to see a little more about what he finds cool.
it is so refreshing to know a man who doesn`t need an influencer, a consultant or an advisor to tell him what to like, what to buy and how to live. and yes, people should buy art that pleases them and stop following the market "gurus" and their nonsense.
What a nice man
I always like Paul Smith
Lots of art , love those!!!
Love the clothes and shoes he designs, very talented
What a delightful gentleman!! I needed something upbeat today - thank you!
Wow....just wow!!!
Your are my cup of tea! You have a great eye for color and art.
I know Paul Smith... he used to go to Forte dei Marmi. He's a cool person. 👍
You have a very nice collection and i agree collect what you like and show your personality.
I idolize this guy and it's nice to see he reminds my of myself.
Wow!!!! Amaaaaaazing collection
Brilliant.
Buy it because YOU like it. A true collector.
Thank you for this.
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Lovely collection x
Love, Sir Paul and his stories.
A beautiful and amazing show. My thanks, appreciation and respect.
Love his designs! Superbly quirky. Wonderful bloke.
Love it! I really like covering walls with stuff, memorabilia, art what ever
Love to see a Paul smith museum and the way he collects is awesome,buy what you like
I like the art that you collect and how you choose it.
Lovely dude
Such a wonderful personality!
A tasteful hoarder.
That's exactly what he is❤️
I wouldn’t call it hoarding. He collects.
pamplemousse No, he is a collector, driven first by sight and attraction. HE chooses not to call HIMSELF a collector, based on HIS view and experience. In the 'storing' of his likes, he just has a very common "archival system". It's called, "find a place for it in that room where everything is." I would challenge learning more about the world, and that the trap of applying knee-jerk popular culture labels, is to miss the substance that just might be worth paying attention to, beyond surface reaction. There is always a lot more to people when one takes the time. As the gentleman pointed out, at a young age, his father gave him a camera... What did he say that taught him?
Stupendous collection Paul
Amazing addition of artwork/ how the journey began fashion and art interesting beautiful art collections beautifully explained accolades / its the eye that catches beauty😊
Paul Smith , So great collection and enthusiastic talent character ...
I like his personality
Simply Beautiful.
Wonderful, absolutely wonderful and fascinating.
Best!!! loved it!!! reminds me of my studio!!
Wow an amazing collection
One of my favorite designers! Doesn't surprise me he has such a vast, colorful and unusual collection from so many years and acquaintances. Such a nice pleasant person too. I hope to get to meet him someday!
Loved it !
always loved Paul Smith since am a teen.
This was just an absolute pleasure to watch.
Well done Paul!
Very very very clever beautifully arrange
io ADORO il suo profumo!! ROSE di paul smith!!! IL MIGLIOR PROFUMO CHE IO ABBIA MAI SENTITO NELLA MIA VITA!! IL NUMERO UNOOO!! GRAZIE PER AVERLO CREATO!! COMPREREI TUTTE LE VERSIONI CREATE SE NE AVESSI L'OPPORTUNITà!! in questa presentazione mi sembra una persona così genuina!!
Amazing!!
Forever fabulous!
I never feel more confident and happy and comfortable than when I'm wearing my Paul Smith suit.
Art is to be a gift.
I would love to spend 1 hour in his studio.....better than being in a museum. One could only wish. It would be a dream come true actually.
You can’t compare that art with a museum
Absolutely agree with him...collect only the pieces that you are passionate about!
He makes great socks!
Thank you so much
Fascinating
an original & highly likeable ~~
So much stuff!
What an amazing place 👏👌
you bought the print...cool!
Very inspiring interview. Thank You Sotheby's for making it. (I'm a bit late finding it.)
His LandRover is one of a kind !!!!
Beautiful interview. I will continue to buy his clothes
Really super collection amazing
I buy old frames in the charity shop and fill them with old labels, post cards, dried leaves , collage anything really and it all goes together. People are generally afraid of being judged on their taste, so fuck judgement, just do it ,,, Love Paul ,,, I see him in Paris on his bike ,,, just a 'bloke' .
I guess if you buy actual art that would be even more interesting to collect
fascinating!
nice enthusiastic energy
Very nice!
I agree. You buy art because "you" like it and it speaks to you. Yes, sometime the gas bill will be a month late; but, don't you just enjoy the piece immensely. Lucky you.
What the hell are YOU on about?
Me quede con ganas de ver más, me encantó yo podría pasar el resto de mi vida en esa colección.
Collect art that God blesses & shews His genius.
love art
Love the shirts
cool...sharp and great structure
He is so sweet and happy
Excellent taste!!
cool to see this.
He's a patron for art !!!
Wow...amazing..would live to visit your home
He collects like I do, except he has much more money to do so. Love it!
Marvellous. I love your clothes, Paul. I have a nice little capsule collection now. Wear your scarves every day - they keep me happy, optimistic and cheerful! Upbeat. You are a fantastic colourist. Sans pareil! I, too, collect pieces of much-loved art. But my late husband was a hoarder, and I have now downsized! Lovely film. Thanks for the clothes, dear Paul. Give me such great pleasure. You are my No.1 favourite designer in the world . I'm a published poet and artist.
Your art collection is sensible.
I like space around things . Without space you are distracted.
awesome
I too meet all 5 criteria in the DSM-5, for being an art hoarder.
Without a Jim Overbeck drawing your collection has no masterpiece.
Nice!
Love him
My homie Paul got invited to his store opening in LA.No celebrities or step and repeats in front.Just a private invite silk screened on balsa wood. Paul Smith was like hi my name is Paul and this is my store and my friend said my name is Paul too! I love that story.
Paul is the boss !