Showcasing His Office and Numerous Products

Paul Smith, a fashion brand now available in approximately 70 countries and regions, has opened an exhibition that explores the allure of its founder and designer, Paul Smith. Titled "Paul Smith Exhibition: HELLO, MY NAME IS PAUL SMITH," it delves into the secrets of his creativity from various angles, including not only fashion but also his hobbies and sources of inspiration.

The exhibition features recreations of spaces such as "The First Shop," a replica of his very first store; "Inside Paul's Head," an installation visualizing the ideas within his mind; and "The Design Studio," which replicates the studio where his signature stripes are born, offering a glimpse into his past.


Additionally, "Paul's Office," his inspiration-filled workspace in London's Covent Garden, is also on display. This exhibition offers a peek into what inspires him and the wellspring of his ideas.

For this exhibition, Paul Smith himself selected the items on display. It includes pieces from his clothing collections, presented every season for over 40 years, various collaboration items such as a new MINI featuring his stripes—unveiled for the first time at an exhibition in Japan—and an introduction to his unique shops, each one distinct.


The "Paul Smith Exhibition" will tour three cities: Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nagoya. It is a must-see event for any Paul Smith fan.

Paul Smith Exhibition: HELLO, MY NAME IS PAUL SMITH
Kyoto Venue
Dates: Saturday, June 4 – Monday, July 18, 2016
Hours: 9:30 – 17:00 (Fridays until 20:00)
Closed: Mondays (Open July 18)
Venue: The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Okazaki Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto

Tokyo Venue
Dates: Wednesday, July 27 – Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Hours: 11:00 – 18:00 (Fridays until 20:00)
Closed: None
Venue: The Ueno Royal Museum
1-2 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Nagoya Venue
Dates: Sunday, September 11 – Sunday, October 16, 2016
Hours: 10:00 – 19:30
Closed: None
Venue: Matsuzakaya Museum
Matsuzakaya Main Building South Wing 7F, 3-16-1 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya