Tomas Alfredson’s Cold War thriller  Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, is packed with soberly suited men in Seventies London. The look is all in the cut, the mood and the colour. So it’s not surprising that he took advice from Britain’s first man of style, Sir Paul Smith about how to recreate the era. As well as consulting on the film, Smith has turned his hand to poster design and created four limited edition silk screen posters. Slickly minimalistic and graphically coloured, they belong to the golden age of film poster design.

A run of 50 per poster is available from Paul Smith stores with proceeds going to Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centres.

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Whether it’s big Seventies hair or Dalmatian spots, each season the Topshop Unique show is a hot ticket for fashion insiders. And with London Fashion Week kicking off today, the store is making good use of its fashion contacts by hosting a series of talks in-store with fashion experts.

Here’s the schedule… Don’t miss out!

Friday 16 September 13.00 and 17.30

Facehunter creator Yvan Rodic talks through everything street style. What does it take to create or capture that perfect fashion moment?

Saturday 17 September 11.00 and 15.00

The Fashion Director of SHOWstudio, Alexander Fury, gives an insight into the world of fashion and film in this digital age.

Sunday 18 September 12.00 and 16.00

The young British designer Charlotte Taylor brings her blog to life, and shares her insight into launching her own label.

Monday 19 September 14.00 and 17.00

Freelance fashion editor Grace Timothy talks through make up trends for the upcoming season, shares her beauty insider tips as well as giving an insight into her Fashion Week.

Tuesday 20 September

Special guest speaker to be announced, check out Topshop.com/londonfashionweek for the latest listings.

Tags: Alexander Fury, Charlotte Taylor, Grace Timothy, london fashion week, Seventies, SHOWstudio, topshop unique, yvan rodic