Paul Smith left school at the age of 15, a member of
Beeston Road Club , his only ambition was to become a racing cyclist until his father hauled him off to work at a clothing warehouse. Smith had no real interest in his work during his first two years there except for the cycle journey to and from his home. A terrible cycling accident put an end to his cycling ambitions, and it was only then that Smith's career in fashion design began. Six months in hospital followed and during this time Smith made some new friends. After leaving the hospital he arranged to meet them all at a local pub that was popular with art students. It was then that Paul Smith knew he wanted to be part of this colourful world of ideas and excitement.
See what happens when you are thrown into time with
artists... they open your eyes. I
acquired the below tapestry from my friend Ken a couple of years ago. He works at a high end rug place in Beverly Hills and after this piece was mounted wrong they were going to throw it away. He saved it and gave it to me. I have kept it all this time knowing its value but also at the same time knowing that it isn't really my style. I thought to myself... "Oh I will save for a girls room." or "This will look cute... " I don't know I just always found an excuse to keep it. Well no more! I have decided to pass on the love and post it on
Etsy and see what happens. I will not be selling it for what it is posted for on other sites but since it was free I will be making a profit. A big one hopefully.
This is the Paul Smith I have, it isn't mounted but it is in perfect condition. I saw on the website it is selling for 795.00 pounds... I am not sure what that is in dollars... but that is a lot. And for a piece that has been in my closet and has never been put up on display it is a no
brainer.
Paul Smith left school at the age of 15, a member of Beeston Road Club , his only ambition was to become a racing cyclist until his father hauled him off to work at a clothing warehouse. Smith had no real interest in his work during his first two years there except for the cycle journey to and from his home. A terrible cycling accident put an end to his cycling ambitions, and it was only then that Smith's career in fashion design began. Six months in hospital followed and during this time Smith made some new friends. After leaving the hospital he arranged to meet them all at a local pub that was popular with art students. It was then that Paul Smith knew he wanted to be part of this colourful world of ideas and excitement. 
See what happens when you are thrown into time with artists... they open your eyes. I acquired the below tapestry from my friend Ken a couple of years ago. He works at a high end rug place in Beverly Hills and after this piece was mounted wrong they were going to throw it away. He saved it and gave it to me. I have kept it all this time knowing its value but also at the same time knowing that it isn't really my style. I thought to myself... "Oh I will save for a girls room." or "This will look cute... " I don't know I just always found an excuse to keep it. Well no more! I have decided to pass on the love and post it on Etsy and see what happens. I will not be selling it for what it is posted for on other sites but since it was free I will be making a profit. A big one hopefully. 
This is the Paul Smith I have, it isn't mounted but it is in perfect condition. I saw on the website it is selling for 795.00 pounds... I am not sure what that is in dollars... but that is a lot. And for a piece that has been in my closet and has never been put up on display it is a no brainer. 
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