MUSIC and fashion met this weekend as staff from Nottingham's Music Exchange hit the decks at Paul Smith's Covent Garden store.
The local fashion legend invited staff from Hockley to set up a pop-up shop at his Floral Street store in London, both playing and selling vinyl across Friday and Saturday.
As well as music, shoppers got the chance to pick up T-shirts and tote bags designed by Sir Paul with The Music Exchange logo.
The Music Exchange was set up by homeless charity Framework, where all profits from the event are going to.
Brian "Joey" Mutton, who has been running The Music Exchange since 2010, said it had been a thrilling, if surreal, opportunity.
"We've had a really great time and it's been pretty busy throughout.
"We've played a bit of everything from Roxy Music to David Bowie.
"It's pretty strange just playing at the shop all day but still really nice."
Brian thanked Sir Paul for all his help, adding: "He's just been so supportive of what we do."
The Music Exchange will play another pop-up event when Sir Paul opens his new London store in Beak Street, Soho, in September.
Brian said the first event had been a great opportunity to show people what Nottingham has to offer.
"It's been great to get out of the city and show how many exciting things are happening, like Jake Bugg.
"It's been a really good year so far for music in Nottingham."
Rock City photographer David Baird, 28, has contributed several live music prints featuring the likes of Bryan Ferry and Mumford & Sons, which will be auctioned.
Visiting the store on Saturday, he said he was thrilled to have joined the project.
"Paul Smith is a Nottingham icon and it's been a great honour to work with him.
"He's such a nice guy and his clothes look great even though they are a little bit out of my price range."
Sir Paul, who has worked with a number of musicians from Led Zeppelin to Jake Bugg, said it had been great collaborating with The Music Exchange.
He said: "Vinyl has always been close to my heart. There is something very real about it, even with the scratches.
"It's been wonderful to work closely with The Music Exchange, especially given its support for homeless charity Framework.
"Our pop-up idea hopefully will happen in some other shops over the coming months."
