Our Signature Stripe Balloon Takes Flight Near Mount Fuji

The magnificent landmark makes for a breath-taking backdrop, as our Signature Stripe balloon takes flight for the third time in Japan.

09.23

Matt Smith For Paul Smith

We are delighted to announce the British actor Matt Smith is the new face of Paul Smith – in a campaign that celebrates timeless tailoring, our Stripe and #TheSmiths.

08.23

Paul Smith Presents: British Art At Albemarle

To coincide with Frieze London 2023, we’re hosting a curated showcase of new British art from six incredible artists at our Mayfair shop and exhibition space. We spoke to them about their work, inspiration, and what British art means to them.

09.23

Portrait of the Artist: Hugues Chevallier IRSUT

As his new twin exhibition ‘Paste The Present’ opens at our Rue de Grenelle and Boulevard Raspail shops in Paris, we spoke to the artist about his creative process, unconscious inspiration and why he wants people to feel alive when they see his work.

09.23

Office Sundays: Paul’s Hat Collection

This month our Office Sundays series continues as we take a peek at Paul’s entirely impractical hat collection, and learn more about the stories behind each specimen.

09.23

Mulberry x Paul Smith

Our creative collaboration bringing together two of Britain’s most iconic heritage brands is here. Discover the story behind the Mulberry x Paul Smith bags now.

08.23

Portrait Of The Artist: Matthew Hilton

To prep for the opening of Tough Moment, Matthew’s new exhibition at our Mayfair shop, we visited the sculptor and furniture designer’s studio to take a look behind the scenes.

09.23

Office Sundays: Paul’s Tin Toy Collection

The latest chapter in our Office Sundays series ­(where we rummage around Paul’s office to discover some gems) focuses on his tin toy collection which recalls a bygone era.

08.23

Five Womenswear Trends To Know Now

Your trend-by-trend guide – from maxi dresses and modern tailoring to all things printed – to the brand new AW23 women’s collection from Paul Smith, which is available to shop now.

08.23

Manchester United: Suit Up: Eriksen, Shaw, Wan-Bissaka, Dalot & Pellistri

As the new chapter in our Manchester United partnership continues, we revisit the players’ suit, and outfit them in a versatile, travel-friendly Paul Smith Suit To Travel In and Modern Working Wardrobe-inspired look.

08.23

Meet The Maker: Michael Marriott In His Studio

The utilitarian designer, who has just opened a pop-up in our Borough Yards shop, gives us a tour of his studio and talks to us about form vs function, sustainability, and why “ugliness has a lot going for it.”

08.23

Office Sundays: Paul’s Camera Collection

For the second instalment in our series, we take a glimpse inside Paul’s camera collection – and chat with him about the passion for photography he inherited from his father.

07.23

The Five Rules Of Buying A Summer Suit

Whether you are attending a summer wedding or are looking to invest in a timeless summer suit for work or the office. Discover the five rules to follow when purchasing a men’s summer suit.

07.23

A Comprehensive Guide To Shirt Collars & Cuffs

While it may not seem like it, men’s dress shirt collars and cuffs can have a sizeable effect on your look – learn more about what shirt collar to choose and what cuffs to pick in our straightforward manual.

07.23

Everything You Need To Know About Suit Linings

Why are suit linings important and what is the best lining for men’s designer suits? Find out in our handy guide to picking out the right suit lining for you.

07.23

The Return Of The Tie: Every Tie You’ll Ever Need

Contrary to what you may have been told, the tie is not dead. From striped ties to patterned ones, these are every type of classic men’s tie you’ll need for work, special occasions, and events.

07.23

A Spotter’s Guide To Suit Pockets (& Their History)

Just like men’s designer suits, men’s pockets come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you favour jetted, welt or flap, use our helpful guide and you’ll be able to spot each and every one in the wild.

07.23

Portrait Of The Artist: Nathalie Kingdon

As her new exhibition ‘Walk On The Bright Side’ opens at our Borough Yards shop, we spoke to the artist about her effortlessly summery work, the skill of screen-printing and nostalgia.

07.23

The Pride Project

As our new exhibition celebrating Pride opens at the Paul Smith Beak Street shop in London’s Soho, we spoke to the artists behind each piece about what Pride means to them and how it has inspired their work.

06.23

Spring/Summer ’24 Men's Show

Held in Paris during Men’s Fashion Week, the Paul Smith Men’s SS24 show deconstructs the suit in all its forms, exploring where tailoring ends and workwear begins with nods to military uniforms and even pyjamas.

06.23

Portrait Of The Artist: Linda Swann

Ahead of her new exhibition of paintings at Paul Smith Westbourne House, artist Linda Swann talks about where she gets her inspiration from (hint: everywhere) and why she’s so drawn to geometric pattern.

06.23

Office Sundays: Paul’s Cycling Jerseys Collection

Discover the story behind Paul’s personal collection of cycling jerseys, which includes Tour de France jerseys, green jerseys and maglia rosa from the likes of Mark Cavendish, Chris Froome and more.

05.23

Portrait Of The Artist: Amer Musa

As the “A Big Dream” exhibition of his colourful, geometric work opens at Rue de Grenelle and Boulevard Raspail, we sat down with Amer Musa to discuss why art is therapy for him and why he feels lucky to live in Paris, a city filled with art.

06.23

Henry Holland: Nobody Cares How Good You Used To Be

We visited the designer-turned-ceramicist at his studio to mark the new exhibition of his one-of-one and limited-edition pieces at Paul Smith Albemarle Street.

05.23

Red Ear: A Shore Thing

Our made-in-Japan collection takes a trip to the shore for SS23, taking inspiration from organic natural forms, fishermen, repaired ceramics, and coastal erosion.

05.23

Paul Smith + Rapha

Our new men’s and women’s collaboration with the iconic cycling brand is based on friendships both on and off the bike, as well as a shared passion for vintage cycling jerseys.

04.23

What Suit To Wear To A Business Meeting Or Job Interview

To make it a little easier picking out your work wardrobe, we delve into the do’s and don’ts of buying a business suit and suits for interviews – from which type of lapel to how to settle on the right suit fabric.

03.23

A Complete Guide To Men’s Wedding Suits For Guests & Grooms

Invitations piling up? As wedding season gets well underway and you’re looking for wedding suit ideas, we’ve deciphered one of the trickiest dress code questions to get right: what suit to wear to a wedding?

03.23

Paul Smith + Pop Trading Company

Our new stripe and skate-inspired collaboration will be landing very soon. Sign up to our emails to be one of the first to know as soon as it drops.

04.23

Paul Smith + DePadova / EVERYDAY LIFE

Unveiled at the prestigious Salone del Mobile in Milan, our collaboration with the luxury Italian furniture brand puts craft, colour, and character at the heart of interior design – and now includes a selection of outdoor and garden furniture.

04.23

Step Inside The Paul Smith Café Vert At Printemps Paris

Now open in the iconic Parisian department store, the new Paul Smith café is inspired by the colours of the instantly recognisable Signature Stripe. Go behind the scenes on the making of the café now.

04.23

Paul Smith + Caran d’Ache

Now in its fourth edition, our collaboration with the iconic Swiss stationer is a celebration of colour and creativity, as well as Paul’s long-time love of the Caran d’Ache 849 pen.

04.23

The Café Commission: Alec Doherty For Paul Smith

We visited the artist and illustrator at his studio in London to talk about his designs for the new Paul Smith café at the Printemps and the new tableware collection with his witty and whimsical sketches he’s created for us.

04.23

The Happy Scrapbook: Tokyo, London, New York & Paris

Take a trip around the globe with us as we take snaps of the things that make us happiest in Tokyo, London, New York & Paris, to mark the launch of our new SS23 PS Paul Smith Happy collection.

03.23

Portrait Of The Artist: Charlie Sheppard

As his new playful exhibition ‘Half-Full’ opens at our Albemarle Street store in Mayfair, we spoke to the artist about his self-described ‘childlike’ creativity, his love of nature and why he wants to bring warmth into the world.

03.23

The Art Of The Sneaker

Discover the Paul Smith sneaker collection, reinterpreted, reimagined and reframed through the eyes of a few of Britain’s up-and-coming artists.

03.23

Why You Should Be Wearing A Statement Suit (& How It’s Done)

The suit isn’t dead, but it is evolving. Statement tailoring, from coloured and checked suits to printed blazers, is here to stay – discover our guide to getting it right.

03.23

The New Smart Casual: What To Wear To The Office Nowadays?

As office dress codes continue to relax and WFH and hybrid working becomes more common, we delve into how to build a Modern Working Wardrobe – spanning work shirts, work suits and more – that works for you.

03.23

Everything You Need To Know About Tuxedos & Black Tie

Men’s eveningwear can be a minefield. If you’re looking for a tuxedo, dinner jacket or evening suit for your next event or wedding, let us be your guide.

03.23

Picasso Celebration: The Collection In A New Light!

Go behind the scenes and learn more about the colourful, immersive new exhibition at the Musée Picasso Paris curated by Cécile Debray and Joanne Snrech under the artistic direction of Paul himself.

03.23

Portrait Of The Artist: Fred Coppin

Off the back of his recent show, we interviewed artist Fred Coppin – who has previously exhibited at Paul Smith – about his work, rituals and art.

03.23

Autumn/Winter ’23 Women's Show

Presented in Paris as part of the fashion week schedule, the Paul Smith women’s AW23 collection includes a confident collage of abstract prints, rich fabrics and reinvented takes on classic tailoring.

03.23

A Tour Of The Paul Smith Suite At Brown’s Hotel

Designed by Paul with Olga Polizzi, this new suite at one of London’s oldest and most renowned hotels celebrates the designer’s trademark use of colour and stripes as well as his unique sense of wit.

02.23

Autumn/Winter ’23 Men’s Show

Presented in Paris at the American Cathedral, the Paul Smith AW23 men’s show is inspired by modernism, interior design and architecture as well as a vintage rug collection Paul discovered on his travels in Italy.

01.23

Portrait Of The Artist: Elisabeth Scheder-Bieschin

As a new exhibition of the artist’s striking cyanotypes opens at our Westbourne House shop in Notting Hill, we spoke to the artist about where she gets her inspiration from and why art is about freedom.

02.23

Introducing Sunseeker: A New Candle & Diffuser Scent

Discover the inspiration behind the new addition to Paul Smith’s home fragrance collection. Sunseeker is a summery scent that’ll have you dreaming of Italy.

02.23

The Year Of The Rabbit: Paul’s Bunny Collection

To mark a very special Lunar New Year – 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit – we asked Paul to talk us through a few of his favourite characters from his collection of rabbit figurines.

01.23

Paul Smith Presents: A Vicki Sher Exhibition In NYC’s SoHo

As Vicki Sher’s ‘Colour Compositions’ opens at Paul Smith’s Wooster Street shop in NYC, we spoke to the artist about her process, where she gets her inspiration from and her “unapologetically joyful” work.

11.22

Treat Yourself: 10 Gifts Too Good To Give Away

Once you’ve ticked your nearest and dearest off your present-buying list, invest in yourself with a spot of self-gifting. Our edit includes slippers, PJs, candles, beauty treats and more.

11.22

Portrait Of The Artist: Kristjana S Williams

On the eve of her twin London exhibitions – ‘Landscapes Reimagined’ ­– opening at Paul Smith Westbourne House in Notting Hill and Albemarle Street in Mayfair, the collage artist speaks to us about her working rituals, the beauty in nature and her endless stream of ideas.

11.22

10 Adventurous Gifts For Outdoor Types

From camping and picnic essentials to gardening and walking gear, these are the gifts that’ll put a big smile on intrepid types’ faces.

11.22

Meet The Maker: Allday Goods

We spoke to the founder of Allday Goods Hugo Worsley about how he got started as well as our new collaboration: limited-edition steak knives made entirely from recycled plastic sourced from the Paul Smith offices.

11.22

Portrait Of The Artist: Nicola Wiltshire

As ‘Midnight Oil’, a new exhibition of her work specially commissioned by us, opens at Paul Smith Borough Yards, we spoke to artist Nicola Wiltshire about her colourful, bold and vivid work.

11.22

Portrait Of The Artist: George Byrne

Following his recent opening at our iconic pink Melrose store in LA and the release of a new exclusive ‘Pink Wall #3’ print, we spoke to the artist about nurturing creative impulses, the tunnel vision he gets while he’s working and finding success later in your career.

11.22

10 Gifts For Homebodies & Design Lovers

For those who want to make their house a home, we’ve picked out some gifts – from blankets and candles to original artworks and design classics – that’ll help them spruce up their surrounds.

11.22

10 Gifts For The Avid Cyclist In Your Life

From helmets and jerseys to socks and gloves, these are the gifts that every cyclist – from a casual rider to a consummate professional – will appreciate and then some.

11.22

Designed By Paul: Blue Note Re:imagined II Vinyl

Introducing a special edition of the new Blue Note Re:imagined II jazz compilation record with vinyl art designed by Paul and inspired by his print collections and personal photographs.

11.22

The Paul Smith Christmas Gift Guide 2022

Holiday season shouldn’t be all about the gifts… which is why we want to make your Christmas shopping a little easier with a hand-picked edit of perfect presents.

11.22

Let’s All Go On An Intergalactic Adventure

The new Paul Smith Junior collection for girls, boys and newborns is inspired by childhood dreams of blasting off into outer space ­­– and is packed with plenty of bright colours and playful prints.

10.22

Paul Curates: Chihuly At Albemarle Street

To mark this year’s Frieze Fair in London, Paul has curated a selection of his close friend Dale Chihuly’s Studio Edition glass sculptures and prints in a special, exclusive exhibition at the Paul Smith flagship shop in Mayfair.

10.22

What Makes Our Friends Happy?

To celebrate the latest PS Paul Smith Happy collection, our line dedicated to comfy, colourful clothes, we thought we’d ask a few of our (very talented) friends a simple question: what makes you happy?

10.22

Our MINI Recharged Takes Tokyo

A visit to one of Paul’s favourite cities was only fitting after all? After its debut in Milan, the Paul Smith + MINI Recharged touches down in Japan, exhibited alongside the MINI STRIP.

10.22

Our Signature Stripe Balloon Takes Its Sophomore Flight

We take to the skies once more in the handmade Signature Stripe balloon to capture it against the backdrop of the magnificent Mojave Desert. And we took a few friends along on the ride…

10.22

Paul Smith + Manchester United + adidas Stan Smith

SOLD OUT: We’re sorry, the limited-edition Smith + Smith Stan Smith sneakers are now sold out, but you can still read all about the collaboration with adidas and our longstanding tailoring partner Manchester United.

09.22

Paris: SS23 Women's Presentation

Presented as part of the Paris Fashion Week schedule, the Paul Smith women’s collection for SS23 redefines feminine silhouettes with a contemporary take on tailoring, eveningwear and day-to-night dressing.

09.22

The New 9-5: Five Days Of Tailoring

Teo van den Broeke, one of the most stylish men we know, on how a suit makes him feel, why he’s putting comfort first these days and five ways to wear Paul Smith’s Modern Working Wardrobe edit.

09.22

The Residency: Béton Brut At Paul Smith

Furniture dealer and founder of Béton Brut, Sophie Pearce, has curated a dedicated space in our Albemarle Street shop in Mayfair and filled it with rare vintage pieces – plus, everything is available to buy.

09.22

More Than A Candle. More Than A Diffuser.

Introducing the first ever candles and diffusers collection by Paul Smith. Designed to be reused, each two-tone vessel is filled with a scent that recalls some of Paul’s most cherished memories.

09.22

Exhibition: George Byrne / Post Truth @ Melrose

As a new show to celebrate the second edition of his monograph Post Truth opens at Paul Smith Melrose, we spoke to artist George Byrne about his idiosyncratic sense of colour, what LA means to him and the malleability of photography.

09.22

A Suit To Travel In

The suit, but better. Designed for comfort, ease, practicality and, yes, travelling in.

09.22

The Art & Craft Of Our Signature Stripe

Go behind the scenes to discover how Paul Smith’s iconic Signature Stripe is made at some of the most renowned craft centres in Italy, Scotland and England.

09.22

Portrait Of The Artist: Diego Fortunato

As ‘Robobof Saturne’ opens at our Borough Yards shop in London, we spoke to artist Diego Fortunato, known for his lifelong penchant for sketching robots, about how inspiration comes from an irrational place and why he’s not always trying to say the same thing with his work.

09.07

Five Ways To Wear Our Signature Stripe

A Paul Smith icon, our Signature Stripe can be found across our collections and designs. Here are just five ways you can add it to your wardrobe (and spruce up your surrounds).

09.22

Home Stylish Homewares

Introducing the inaugural homewares collection from Paul Smith, a selection of blankets, cushions and towels that speaks to the timelessness of the stripe.

08.22

Paul Smith + Anglepoise

Now in its sixth edition, our partnership with lighting specialist Anglepoise puts Paul Smith’s idiosyncratic spin on an icon of British design.

09.22