Hello My Name Is.... Paul Smith

Whilst in London and having visited some exhibitions which didn't really inspire me that much I was able to visit an exhibition at the Design Museum.... Hello My Name is.. Paul Smith.  I found this visit so inspiring and to see how he was able to build up such a fantastic career even after dropping out of school makes me believe that there is hope for us all.  I was able to see the progression through his career and to actually stand in a replica of his first (tiny) store, a corridor full of images which made me feel like I had an insight into this genius's mind, a replica of his studio, and of course to see a selection of his garments so perfectly made (my favourite being a pair of his and hers grey check jackets with a slight hint of hot pink).  I found this exhibition so interesting because it wasn't just about the garments (in fact it hardly was at all) with little quirks such as a button wall, cardboard cut outs of Paul Smith himself so that you could have a 'Selfie' with him and a post it note on the way out reading 'Everyday is a new beginning' I felt like I got to know what seems like the career of a genuinely nice guy.  If anyone is in the area I would definitely recommend a visit to this exhibition, you will leave smiling.