The Sir Paul Smith exhibition that opened at London's Design Museum earlier this summer was set up just like the headquarters that the designer once worked out of, giving you a taste of the world that brings his inspiring creations to life.
Rather than being a retrospective, Smith insists that the showcase named 'Hello, My Name is Paul Smith' is more about expressing that "From a small beginning you can progress well." In the spirit of this, this space was set up just like the designer's first store in England. Just like any interior space, this is a great way to get inside the brain of the designer, especially with quirky details like rabbit-shaped doors and skateboard stools.
Retrospective Shop Exhibitions
Sir Paul Smith's London Exhibition Recalls a Former Shop Space
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