Paul Smith SS2011 Campaign

There's always a certain honest, confident quality in everything Paul Smith that kept me a loyal fan all these years. Here we have the brand's SS2011 campaign which is nothing short of the very same iconic quality shot by none other than Sir Paul Smith himself.

'I wanted to keep the shoot simple, positive and to the point.' - Paul Smith

These images are quite a statement considering they're pretty different from everything else we see out there. I especially like how the models (or rather, normal folks, since some of them aren't professional models) are styled in a "real, no-nonsense" way. Let's be honest, who's gonna look like THIS every day?

Wonder what Paul Smith Jeans's SS2011 campaign ad looks like? Find out after the jump!

The Rug Company x Alexander McQueen

Remember the gorgeous Paul Smith "LOVE" wall hanging in Carrie Bradshaw's redecorated apartment at the end of the first Sex and the City movie?

The Rug Company is back with another designer collaboration! This time round it's prints from the legendary Alexander McQueen that's being weaved into our homes. Match your classic McQueen skull scarf with a skull print carpet or your smoke print jacket with a smoke print cushion! The luxurious black and gold print from the Resort 2011 collection is also available. Long live McQueen!

Photo credits: Alexander McQueen, The Rug Company via Highsnobiety and Barneys New York

Photo credits: Alexander McQueen, The Rug Company via Highsnobiety

And... good news if you're already thinking of getting the collection - I already spotted the cushions on display at the Lane Crawford at Pacific Place the other day:

Paul Smith Bags Campaign FW2010

Here are the latest visuals from Paul Smith BAG. Gone are the bright colors and eye-catching object patterns; instead, we get one of this season's hottest color palette - purple and camel - and more leather! I'm loving them both: The leather details in the messenger bag is very appealing and the shape is different from what we're normally used to seeing from the brand. It can be easily dressed up (with a suit for work) or down (for a causal weekend ensemble). The leather suitcase reminds me a bit of Salvatore Ferragamo's designs with the sewing details, but in a color that is very Paul Smith.

Photo credits: Paul Smith via ModeMan