Paul Smith, a prominent name in the world of fashion, has teamed up with the iconic Rolling Stones to celebrate the release of the long-awaited album, Hackney Diamonds. This collaboration offers fans an exclusive limited edition vinyl and collectible T-shirts.
Hackney Diamonds marks the Rolling Stones’ first studio album in 18 years and comes with an array of exciting partnerships, with Paul Smith being a noteworthy contributor. Paul Smith, known for his distinctive style, has shared a longstanding friendship with rock legends Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood.
The Rolling Stones x Paul Smith exclusive vinyl design pays tribute to the album’s title, a nod to East End slang signifying shattered glass. The design features a photoprint rendering of broken glass, a nod to Smith’s pioneering use of photoprints in clothing during the 1980s.
The vinyl sleeve showcases the Stones’ signature color—red—and incorporates Smith’s distinctive handwriting for the band’s name and tracklist. It includes a sticker featuring a reinterpretation of the band’s iconic tongue logo along with the Paul Smith signature stripe.
For fans seeking to wear their passion for the Rolling Stones, there are 100% organic cotton T-shirts that echo the vinyl’s design. Additionally, a variant of the T-shirt highlights a print of the reimagined signature stripe tongue logo, prominently displayed front and center.
Paul Smith enthusiastically stated, «Our brand has always had a close relationship with the music industry, and The Rolling Stones are among my all-time musical heroes. Beyond being a fan, I’m fortunate to count the band as friends. Hackney Diamonds is an extraordinary album with a fearless spirit. For this launch, I aimed to create something that honors the band’s vision while incorporating a few subtle Paul Smith ‘twists,’ as we fondly call them.»