Paul Smith

Within 20 years of his introduction to fashion Paul Smith had established himself as the pre-eminent British designer. Paul Smith has the ability to anticipate, and even spark off trends not only fashion but in the wider context of popular culture. He manages to transmit a genuine sense of humour and mischief mixed with his love of tradition and the classics

Today there are 12 different collections; Paul Smith, Paul Smith Women, PS by Paul Smith, Paul Smith Jeans, Paul Smith London, R.Newbold (Japan only), Paul Smith Accessories, Paul Smith Shoes, Paul Smith Fragrance, Paul Smith Watches, Paul Smith Pens and Paul Smith furniture and ‘things’. Paul Smith rugs, china, spectacles and fragrance are made under license. Designed in Nottingham and London, the Paul Smith collections are primarily produced in England and Italy while the fabrics used are mainly of Italian, French and British origin.

Paul Smith nominated as National Treasure
Friday 4 July 2008

To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of royal opening of The British Library at St Pancras, a National Treasure campaign has been launched in conjunction with The Sunday Telegraph.

The campaign aims to find National Treasures in the fields of Public life, Arts, Innovation & Enterprise and Science. Paul Smith has been nominated as a National Treasure in the Innovation and Enterprise category.

The winners from each of these categories will be decided by a summer-long public vote and will be announced at a ceremony at the British Library on Thursday 18 September.

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