[b]This edition of Threads features an exclusive cover design and sprayed edges available only at Paul Smith, perfect for collectors and fans alike.[/b] We invite you to dive into the world of Sir Paul Smith, with our special edition copy of Threads. Sir Paul’s journey has been anything but conventional: from leaving school at fifteen with a dream of being a professional racing cyclist to a life-altering accident that would change everything. After meeting the love of his life and immersing himself in the exciting new world of the 1960s London art and fashion scene, he would go on to build a global fashion empire that started off as a tiny shop tucked behind a dark, damp corridor in Nottingham. From a Nottingham alleyway to a global empire, this is the story of a truly unique British fashion icon. For the first time, and with his signature wit, Paul shares candid memories of a life in style, including what it was like to dress legends including David Bowie, Daniel Day-Lewis, Giorgio Armani and Sir Alex Ferguson; how he fought to keep his brand independent in a world of globalized homogeneity. Join him as he shares why, after five decades of success, you can still find him on the shopfloor every Saturday meeting his customers.