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Last Sunday’s unveiling of Paul Smith’s Spring and Summer 2010 Collection also featured an homage to the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson. During the final lap, models ramped on the runaway to one of the songs by the legendary singer (who passed away June 26). The models did their final lap to the tune of “Thriller”.

British designer Paul Smith, who was the designer for Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin when he was just an up and coming designer, said last Sunday’s show was actually a salute to the musicians of yesterday and the rockers of today.  And the finale walk chosen was just so fitting to the mood and occasion.

Many of Paul Smith’s design in this latest collection feature styles that these rockers wear. For instance the mica-colored jackets with wide lapels were similar to what the designer has done for David Bowie or the British indie band, Frank Ferdinand.

Interesting styles also featured blazers and lettermen jackets, with an updated twist, such as the use of silk fabric.

This latest collection feature an apparent lack of color as Paul Smith, known for his usually vibrant colors , decided to go with monochromatic hues, with a hint of purple and orange.

He told reporters, via AP: “I was mixing (looks from) today and from the beginning of my career.”

In the finale walk, as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” blasted in the background, the models wore very orange pants, suede loafers and shimmering mauve or pink tops in honor of the late King of Pop.

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