Eccentric British designer Paul Smith has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award.
The Royal Institute of British Architects awarded him the honorary fellowship for his outstanding contribution to art and design.
The fashion designers trademark quirky designs and beautifully tailored clothes is the key to his success. The lifetime honour is only handed out to ten people every year
He showcased his new ready to wear womanswear range to critical acclaim at London Fashion Week recently.
Smith told vogue: Receiving the honorary fellowship is a real honour. I am both shocked and delighted because the RIBA is an association that I really admire.
Patricia Johnson
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