The 75-year-old British designer Paul Smith has always impressed people with his interesting designs that “do not follow the rules”. He has been in the fashion industry for more than half a century. This week, he was officially awarded an honorary medal by the British royal family to highlight his passion for fashion. Contributions and achievements to the British fashion industry; not only is this Order limited to 65 places at any time, but Paul Smith is the first designer in the fashion field to be recognized with this Order!
The Honorary Order is the highest-level award among the special honors of the British royal family. This award was originally established in 1917 by George V, the grandfather of the current Queen Elizabeth II, to commend outstanding achievements in art, music, literature, natural sciences, politics, People who have made great achievements in industry and religion. What’s special is that this honorary title also has a “number limit”, which is limited to 65 places at any time; the current recipients also include Dame Maggie Smith, who has been in the film industry for more than 70 years, and the “global The oldest Internet celebrity” 95-year-old BBC presenter Sir David Attenborough, “Uncle John” Sir Elton John, “Magneto” Sir Ian McKellen McKellan) and Sir Paul McCartney, one of the Beatles.
Paul Smith had previously been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2020. This honorary medal was announced two years ago on the Queen’s Birthday Honors Day in 2020. The royal family’s statement at that time also briefly wrote that he was extraordinary. Achievements: “Sir Paul Smith exemplifies the success story of British creativity and entrepreneurship. He resolutely gave up his education and left school. Starting from a small shop in Nottingham, he built the Paul Smith empire that now spans 52 countries. As chairman and designer, he remains involved in every detail and always takes good care of the company he founded in 1970.”
At the investiture ceremony held on the 12th local time, Paul Smith wore his own brand’s navy blue three-button wool custom-made suit to receive the honor at Windsor Castle. He said: “It was a wonderful surprise to receive this letter saying that I would be part of the Honorary Order. It is extremely humbling to be included in such an incredible list.”
