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Designs of the Year 2014, Design Museum

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“Now in its seventh year, Designs of the Year gathers together a year of cutting-edge innovation and original talent; showcasing the very best in global Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphic, Product and Transport design.

Featuring Kate Moss’s favourite app, a floating school in a Nigerian lagoon, friendly lamp posts, a mobile phone you can build yourself and many others, Designs of the Year 2014 include international design stars such as Zaha Hadid, David Chipperfield and Miuccia Prada, alongside crowd-funded start ups and student projects. This not to be missed exhibition is a clear reflection of everything that is current and exciting in the world.”

Continues until 25 August, more information here.

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Hello, my name is Paul Smith, Design Museum

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In the fickle world of fashion, it is a great challenge to achieve longevity. Paul Smith is a British fashion icon, like no other.

His collections manage the impossible – classic, smart and cool tailoring, paired with outlandish, daring and colourful design. His famous stripes are infectious and have been used throughout his collections, throughout his life. The ‘Smith stripes’ have been used to transform clothes, accessories and objects big and small including a psychedelic Mini Cooper car.

This fabulously funky exhibition takes the visitor into the world of Britain’s favourite fashion designer. Offering an insight into the lasting success of his unique and innovative fashion brand. We get glimpses into Paul Smith’s personal archive, from the humble beginnings in his first miniature Nottinghamshire shop in 1970, through to the global operation of today. Despite his international success, the Paul Smith label still has the originality and appeal that it had from the very beginning.

The contemporary, slick and sophisticated Design Museum is a suitable home for this celebration of Paul Smith. I left full of admiration and in awe of this brilliant British artist and trendsetter, and desperate for a Paul Smith wardrobe of my own.

Exhibition continues until 9th March 2014, book tickets here.