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The Paul Smith + De Padova EVERYDAY LIFE collection conceived by the British fashion designer with Boffi|DePadova represents the meeting point between the refined understatement of the renowned made in Italy design brand and the creative approach of the fashion designer known for his ability to go beyond the boundaries of fashion. “You can find inspiration in everything” is the mantra of Paul Smith, who has always looked to design as a hotbed of ideas – where he has made occasional forays.
The synergy between Paul Smith and De Padova – the two are sharing the same appreciation for quality, functional beauty and timeless design – has made it possible to explore aesthetic solutions and sustainable production strategies in a cross-pollination process.
Clean lines, sophisticated comfort and refined details are the leitmotifs of a design language where simplicity is never obvious and each object reflects the heritage of De Padova revisited by Paul Smith’s flair. EVERYDAY LIFE is developed around upholstered furniture, the gravitational centre of interior living and the natural liaison between fashion and design, and it extends to furnishing accessories, including coffee tables of various shapes and sizes, leather banquettes and accessories for the home.
Details are here entrusted with the task to add an unexpected element to the classic elegance of the whole while celebrating the value of craftsmanship. Sofas and armchairs – undisputed central figures together with the poufs – are marked by contrasting stitching that evoke sartorial know-how, building this way narrative connections between two worlds. Leather straps, which bind to the structure to become an integral part of the design, are another key element, with minutely coloured details. Functional leather pockets are also hooked onto the finely rounded armrest with its pleasurable ergonomics and tactility.
A true master of colours, Paul Smith reveals his signature in the palette, which includes deep shades of midnight blue and peacock, neutrals such as ecru, earthy tones such as brick red, and the vibrant surprising note of lime green – the iconic colour of the collection.
Much attention has been focused on sustainable features using eco-friendly materials of natural origins, such as hemp for the upholstery as well as kapok and recycled feathers for the padding. Moreover, the structure of the sofa can be completely disassembled.
