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Paul Smith launches denim collaboration with Lee

British fashion designer Paul Smith has launched a limited-edition collection with American denim brand Lee for spring/summer 2025. First introduced at the Paul Smith spring/summer 2025 presentation at Pitti Uomo, the 14-piece limited-edition collection sees the British brand reimagining iconic American styles in the designer’s signature stripes...

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Paul Smith to show at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo

British designer Paul Smith will showcase his autumn/winter 2025 collection at Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, which runs from March 17 to 22. Paul Smith will show his collection with support from Rakuten’s ‘By R’ project, an initiative designed to empower the Japanese fashion scene by bringing brands “loved by fans in both Japan and globally,” as...

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Former Fortnum & Mason CEO joins Paul Smith board

Ewan Venters, the former chief executive officer to department store retailer Fortnum & Mason, has been appointed to the board of British fashion house Paul Smith. Venters has joined the company as a non-executive director, according to multiple media outlets, after stepping down from his position as boss of Hauser & Wirth, a contemporary art...

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Video: The humility of designer Paul Smith: "It's just fashion"

Sir Paul Smith is among Britain's most accomplished independent designers, boasting 130 stores across more than 60 countries. In this interview with CBS correspondent Seth Doane, he reflects on his unexpected career path, his creative process, and how he continues to keep things fun after over 50 years in the industry.

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Christmas displays from around the world

With Christmas fast approaching, FashionUnited has rounded up the best of this year’s festive displays, from Sir Paul Smith’s takeover at Claridge’s in London to Selfridges maximalist take on the holiday season, Saks Fifth Avenue’s dazzling 100th-anniversary showcase in New York, Fenwick’s 12 Days of Christmas in Newcastle, Dior’s showstopping...

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Paul Smith named official outfitter for Olympique de Marseille

French football team Olympique de Marseille has announced a partnership with British fashion designer Paul Smith to dress the team for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 seasons. Paul Smith, which already has affiliations with Premier League football teams Manchester United and Arsenal, will dress Olympique de Marseille players, management and all team...

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Paul Smith to present exhibition examining the essence of "home"

As the winter holiday season approaches, the fashion industry's discerning eye turns towards lifestyle trends that can captivate consumers. In a timely move, the Paul Smith Space in London is set to host a thought-provoking group exhibition that delves into the deeply personal interpretations of "home." Titled Domus Meus the exhibition runs from...

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Paul Smith opens an art gallery in his London flagship store

British designer Paul Smith has announced the opening of a new art gallery in his brand’s flagship store in London, England. Officially opening its doors on October 10, the new Paul Smith Space is to become a permanent fixture in the basement of the designer’s store on 9 Albemarle Street in Mayfair. Further cementing the intersection between...

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Paul Smith refashions the cut of its ecommerce and digital wholesale, in partnership with Centra

Britain’s iconic design company, Paul Smith, is removing the boundaries between its online direct-to-consumer (DTC), digital wholesale and physical retail to create a seamless, global brand presence, in partnership with Centra, the specialist fashion and lifestyle ecommerce platform. Paul Smith’s products are crafted with more than fifty years...

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Paul Smith moves into performance wear with expanded cycling range

British fashion house Paul Smith is gearing up to make a significant mark in the cycling apparel market with the launch of an extensive new collection. This move represents a natural progression for the brand, given Sir Paul Smith's long-standing passion for cycling and the company's history of collaborations within the sport. Blending Fashion...

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The Fashion Residency announces inaugural designer selection

In a new initiative to nurture emerging talent in the fashion industry, The Fashion Residency at Studio Smithfield has announced its inaugural cohort of six designers for 2024/25. This innovative programme, backed by the Mayor of London, Projekt, Paul Smith's Foundation, and lifestyle publication British GQ, offers a unique blend of studio space...

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Paul Smith revisits Swinging 60s with Soho-inspired collection at Pitti Uomo

British design icon Sir Paul Smith returned to Pitti Uomo in Florence this week, transporting the fashon crowd to the bohemian haunts of 1960s Soho with his Spring/Summer 2025 collection. The presentation, staged at the opulent Villa Favard, recreated the ambiance of the all-night Italian cafes that served as artistic salons for London's...