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Paul Smith to make Milan Fashion Week Men’s debut for SS26

British designer Paul Smith is set to make his debut on the Milan Fashion Week Men’s schedule for the spring/summer 2026 season. For core collections, Smith has previously shown at Paris Fashion Week Men’s, London Fashion Week and has held special events in locations like Tokyo, where his eponymous brand most recently participated in Rakuten...

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In Pictures: Paul Smith takes to Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo as guest designer

British brand Paul Smith joined the schedule of the ongoing Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo (FWT) this week, with a runway showcasing its latest autumn/winter 2025 collection “inspired by the art of image making”. The event came as part of the ‘by R’ project, an initiative backed by the fashion week’s main sponsor Rakuten that intends to support the...

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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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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 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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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...

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Paul Smith's Foundation launches first art prize

Paul Smith's Foundation has joined forces with paint producer Winsor & Newton to launch an international art prize in a bid to support artists at the beginning of their careers. The British designer will work with the supplier of artists' materials to select six winners to support, with those interested able to currently apply online via the...