Designer Paul Smith focuses his Fall/Winters looks on combining the American turn of the century west and English lords of the early 20th century. Smith focused on many of this season trends, from plaids, the west and even using velvet. In the opening section Smith showed only 3 pieces with a green and pale blue plaid. The standout look was a plaid blazer worn with a brown wool vest with orange pinstripe and honey brown corduroy pants.

Smith closed the first section of the collection a number of outerwear pieces. Another big trend this season, but Smith did create several standout shearling coats of the season. My favorite being the orange/brown stained leather overcoat with a honey colored shearling lining inside and on the collar and lapels. Worn with the same dark brown wool suit with orange pin striping, another standout look in this collection.

Although Smith did show some looks with a tapered leg pant. Smith did focus on offering the Paul Smith client a fuller leg pant. In the second section Smith showed more corduroy, on jacket and vest as well as pants. He also showed more knitwear, including this season big trend item, Cardigans. All of the cardigans in the Smith collection are great buy for the season, minus the Navahos print.

The collection then took a turn for the worse. Paul opted to shift into this season’s western trend and go a little overboard with the overall look. Showing small ribbon ties, embroidered checks shirts and boot cut pants. The must have piece from Paul Smith is certainly his light gray wool suit with white contrast stitching on both the jacket and pant. Smith showed both a sellable and wearable collection for his clients. But the Smith didn’t really produce any standout looks that distinguish him from the rest of the pack. Hoping for change in the next season!

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