EVERYDAY LIFE
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 produc-
tion 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 in-
terior living and the natural liaison between fashion and design, and it ex-
tends 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 crafts-
manship. 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 de-
sign, 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.
Paul Smith, who has always been an admirer of De Padova design and its
history, has made his unmistakable touch blend with the essential but cosy
style of the Italian brand, for which the métissage always results in warm
and inviting settings. Reflecting on the similar roots that link "habitus" and
"habitat," the archetypes of the Paul Smith + De Padova EVERYDAY LIFE
collection, project a concept of design as a lifestyle experience. And at the
same time they are interpreting the Boffi | DePadova approach of combin-
ing different worlds in the same dimension – weaving collaborations that
aim to evolve the contemporary vision of interior living.
