Paul Smith A/W 2015

three female models wearing teal coloured coats — (Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Mood board: Paul Smith opened his A/W show with a pixelated check that spoke of a precise geometry through a retro lens. Working with a faded palette of burnt camel, fawn, maroon and teal, Sir Smith went on to propose a weightier outerwear offering than usual in his hug-able shearling coats and gilets, teamed back with a cropped trouser that defined A/W's dominant proportion.

Best in show: The show's juxtaposition of the heavy and delicate: a thick ribbed turtleneck worn over a bias cut satin skirt; Smith's dot printed utility trench that concealed a transparent underlay; or his silken shirtdress topped with a sheepskin vest.

Finishing touches: The designer's trousers, which weren't cropped short at the ankle, were left to fall loosely over the sole of leather trainers, perfectly encapsulating the season's effortless lifestyle focus.

Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans

two female models wearing camel coloured coats

two portrait images side by side each with two female models wearing blazers and coats

two female models stood in a room with people in the background

two portrait images side by side, the left image is two female models wearing over coats and the right image is one female model wearing a grey blazer