Photography Alexandra WaespiFashion / ShowPaul Smith SS14Languid lines and slouchy suits revisit the youth and optimism of early Paul SmithShareLink copied ✔️September 15, 2013FashionShowPhotographyAlexandra WaespiTextSusanne MadsenPaul Smith SS14 Initial impression: Languid mannish lines. References: Early Paul Smith and relaxed androgyny. Stand out look: The first – a sky blue suit with 23inch trouser bottoms. Unexpected detail: A white shirt blouse with an exploding rose print on the back. How they wore it: Slouchy, with hands in pockets. Model behaviour: Smith favourite Catherine McNeil in a shiny black trouser suit. Last looks: Blown-up digital print daffodils on easy dresses. Location: Central Saint Martins for a nod to the youth theme. Soundtrack: An original piece exclusive to Paul Smith, composed by Andrew Hale with vocals by New Young Pony Club’s Lou Hayter. Quote of the show: “It’s really about my youth and optimism. I was starting out in the late seventies-early eighties – the cusp of hippie and bohemian and dandy,” Sir Paul Smith Models: Drake Burnette, Alana Zimmer (@zimzimzimmer), Catherine McNeil (@catmcneil), Lauren English (@Laurenenglish_), Meghan Colllison (@meghancollison), Marlena Szoka (@marlenaszoka), Codie Young (@Codie_Young), Matilda Lowther , Mijo Mihaljcic, Maria Loks, Kate Bogucharskaia (@foxy1kate), Irna Kulikova (@Irina_Kulikova), Emilie Ellehauge, Sojourner Morrell, Franciska Gall, Emily Meuleman, Katlin Aas (@AasKatlin), Grace Bol (@gracebol), Ruby Jean Wilson (@rubyjean_wilson), Ros Georgiou (@RosGeorgiou) Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORE Pumafakemink, Skepta, Pa Salieu and celebrate PUMA’s iconic Suede at PFWFashion’s biggest brands are taking over the Winter OlympicsIn pictures: Dune meets The Matrix at Rick Owens’ latest menswear showMk.gee was the unlikely inspiration for Jonathan Anderson’s Dior showDior AW26 men’s: The highlights from Jonathan Anderson’s sophomore showTudor Rose: Henry VIII is Martine Rose’s AW26 muse Harry Styles is back: Revisiting the internet-breaking Dazed cover shootLouis Vuitton AW26 men’s: Pharrell serves Sherlock Hypebeast-HolmesLexee Smith is dancing (and living) like no one is watchingDavid Lynch meets Real Housewives in OPIA’s latest fashion shootWales Bonner’s new collection is cut from the cloth of Indian cultureFashion’s Italian ‘Emperor’ Valentino Garavani has died Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy