{"id":238934,"date":"2025-05-20T15:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T12:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/?p=238934"},"modified":"2025-05-21T17:11:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T14:11:02","slug":"the-art-of-british-icons-paul-smith-x-land-rover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/the-art-of-british-icons-paul-smith-x-land-rover\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of British Icons &#8211; Paul Smith x Land Rover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"330\">When two icons of British style come together, the result can only be extraordinary. Paul Smith\u2014the designer known for his wit, timelessness, and bold color palette\u2014joins forces once again with Land Rover in a project that celebrates heritage through a modern, artistic lens.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"595\">At the heart of this collaboration lies an automotive legend: the Land Rover Defender. But this isn\u2019t just any vehicle\u2014it\u2019s a one-of-a-kind piece of design, carefully reimagined to reflect Paul Smith\u2019s distinct aesthetic and a shared commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"923\">Titled <em data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"653\">Defender by Paul Smith &amp; The Land Rover Classic<\/em>, the car is a revival of a 2012 Defender model\u2014one of Smith\u2019s personal favorites. Reworked in collaboration with the experts at Land Rover Classic Works, the vehicle blends history with contemporary craftsmanship in a way that feels both nostalgic and forward-thinking.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1216\">Its exterior is a canvas of 27 different shades\u2014a playful yet profound expression of individuality and creative freedom. Inside, the materials speak volumes: eco-leather, wool fabrics, and intricate handmade details combine to tell a story of refined British artistry and responsible luxury.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1216\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-238925 img-responsive img-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_50-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1829\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_50-scaled.jpg 1829w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_50-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_50-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_50-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_50-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_50-1463x2048.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1829px) 100vw, 1829px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1489\">Beyond its aesthetic brilliance, this collaboration also introduces a new philosophy around reuse and reinvention. Paul Smith\u2019s vision points to a future of design where luxury is not about excess, but about innovation, storytelling, and honoring the past with integrity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1809\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This isn\u2019t just a tribute to the Defender\u2014it\u2019s a statement. A celebration of timelessness, imagination, and the dialogue between two British legends. It\u2019s a reminder that great design is more than style\u2014it has soul. And that soul lives in the craftsmanship, in the inspiration, and in the legacy we choose to reinvent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1809\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-238929 img-responsive img-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_80-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1829\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_80-scaled.jpg 1829w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_80-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_80-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_80-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_80-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_80-1463x2048.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1829px) 100vw, 1829px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-238927 img-responsive img-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_70-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1829\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_70-scaled.jpg 1829w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_70-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_70-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_70-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_70-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_70-1463x2048.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1829px) 100vw, 1829px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-238923 img-responsive img-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_30-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1829\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_30-scaled.jpg 1829w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_30-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_30-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_30-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_30-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GRB-SMOD-AV118-92-0_30-1463x2048.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1829px) 100vw, 1829px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-238931 img-responsive img-center\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KENTRIKH-12-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1829\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KENTRIKH-12-scaled.jpg 1829w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KENTRIKH-12-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KENTRIKH-12-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KENTRIKH-12-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KENTRIKH-12-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KENTRIKH-12-1463x2048.jpg 1463w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1829px) 100vw, 1829px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1809\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em><strong>Photos Courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulsmith.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.paulsmith.com<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When two icons of British style come together, the result can only be extraordinary. Paul Smith\u2014the designer known for his wit, timelessness, and bold color palette\u2014joins forces once again with Land Rover in a project that celebrates heritage through a modern, artistic lens. At the heart of this collaboration lies an automotive legend: the Land [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":238921,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18503,18513,18542,18563,18501],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238934"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=238934"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238934\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":239002,"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/238934\/revisions\/239002"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/238921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=238934"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=238934"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mancodestyle.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=238934"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}