New capsule collection of tuxedos for women
Paul Smith presents the Tuxedo collection
Paul Smith presents a new capsule collection of tuxedos for women.
Soon after opening his first boutique in London’s Covent Garden in the 70s, Paul realized that a female clientele was coming in specifically to buy men’s suits and have them altered afterwards.
At the same time, Grace Coddington, then artistic director of US Vogue, was shooting Paul Smith shirts and suits from the men’s ready-to-wear collection on women models.
Motivated by this idea, Paul launched his women’s ready-to-wear collection in 1994, with tailoring at the heart of his collections.
Paul’s friend Pattie Smith has also been a great inspiration for the way he wears suits, as have icons such as Charlotte Rampling and Lauren Bascall.
On the occasion of the Fall/Winter 2018 collection show, Paul tailors a bespoke tuxedo for Malgosia Bela, a Polish model, actress, and publisher. The experience reminded him of the tuxedo his wife wore, as well as his affection for this iconic piece of tailoring with such androgynous style.
This impeccably cut collection in Barathea wool and satin includes a classic tuxedo jacket, blazer and long double-breasted coat, as well as a slim single-button coat.
Pants are fitted or wide-leg, with high waist and front pleats. The collection is completed with a series of silk shirts, a camisole top, a shoulder bag and patent Derbies.
The Tuxedo collection is now available online and in stores.
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