Paul Smith’s introduction into fashion was completely accidental.
At the age of 16, with no career plans or qualifications, Paul Smith was propelled by his father into a menial job at the local clothing warehouse in his native Nottingham. However his real passion was sport and his ambition was to become a professional racing cyclist, until aged 17 years when cycling-mad Paul was in a terrible accident.
Six months in hospital followed and during this time Paul made some new friends. After leaving hospital he arranged to meet them again and by chance the meeting place was a local pub that was popular with the students from the local art college.
They talked of Mondrian, Warhol, Kokoshka, David Bailey and listened to the Rolling Stones, Miles Davis and much more. It was then Paul knew he wanted to be a part of this colourful world of ideas and excitement.
Within two years, Paul Smith was managing his first boutique in Nottingham and with the encouragement of his girlfriend Pauline Denyer (now wife) and a small amount of savings, opened a tiny shop in 1970. Paul started to take evening classes for tailoring and with the help of Pauline (an RCA fashion graduate), Paul was able to create what he wanted. By 1976 Paul showed his first menswear collection in Paris under the Paul Smith label.
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.
In 2002 Paul Smith collaborated with Cappellini to create the Mondo collection of furniture inspired by observation and travel. In 2003 Paul designed an upholstery textile in partnership with Maharam, called ‘Bespoke’, which was inspired by classic pinstripe suiting.
The Paul Smith shops reflect the character of Paul and his designs, an unmistakable Englishness augmented by the unexpected. The shops house the Paul Smith collections and an extensive selection of jewellery, books, art, antiques and an array of interesting and beautiful products. Work of British designers is often showcased alongside Paul’s personal collections of art or curios.
Paul Smith is global - the collection is wholesaled to thirty five countries and has fourteen shops in England. Paul Smith shops are found in London, Nottingham, Paris, Milan, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Kuwait, U.A.E. – and over two hundred throughout Japan. Paul remains fully involved in the Japanese business; designing the clothes, choosing the fabrics, approving the shop locations and overseeing every development within the company. Paul Smith also has impressive and diverse showrooms in London, Paris, Milan, New York and Tokyo.
Paul Smith continues to be an integral part of the company; he is both designer and chairman. Paul Smith is continually involved in every aspect of the business and as a result, Paul Smith Limited retains a personal touch often lost in companies of a similar size.
Paul Smith mens brown belt 4.5cm wide black leather, ivory stone finish Engraved signature logo on end of belt 9.5cm vintage steel roller bar buckle SKU-PS1047
Paul Smith mens black belt 3.5cm wide black leather, matte finish 7cm steel roller bar rabbit buckle Embossed signature logo on belt loop Made in England. SKU-PS1037
Paul Smith mens black belt 3cm wide black grain leather Keeper buckle with embossed signature logo Re-enforced at buckle with purple thread Made in England. SKU-PS1033
Paul Smith mens black belt 4.5cm wide black leather, red stone finish Engraved signature logo on end of belt 9.5cm vintage steel roller bar buckle SKU-PS1044.
Paul Smith mens black belt 4.5cm wide black leather, matte finish Blue stud finish 6cm brushed steel roller bar buckle Embossed signature logo on end of belt SKU-PS1038
Paul Smith mens classic black belt 3cm wide black leather, matte finish, leather lined 5cm steel roller bar buckle Embossed signature logo on side of buckle Made in England. SKU-PS1623
Paul Smith leather Credit card wallet PS1092 Paul Smith mens, striped cut minicar, washed black effect credit card wallet Paul Smith mens, striped cut minicar, washed black effect leather credit card wallet Holds 6 credit cards Width 7cm, Height 11cm Embossed signature logo on inner left side Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined White stitch trim Made in Italy SKU-PS1092
awesome card wallet!
the wallet is just beautiful, the leather and the craftmanships are just perfect, its small and fits in every pocket it also has a compartiment for bills but is not very useful cause is too small, but as a credit card wallet is great!
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet PS7709 Paul Smith black, diagonal currency symbol leather wallet Embossed signature logo on front and inner side Holds 8 credit cards, white stitch trim Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined Width 11cm, Height 9cm Made in Italy. SKU-PS7709
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet Paul Smith mens, naked lady football series, black wallet Paul Smith mens, naked lady football series, black leather bill fold & credit card wallet Holds 8 credit cards Naked lady with football Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on front White stitch trim Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined Made in Italy
Paul Smith leather bill fold wallet PS1102 Paul Smith mens,washed effect union jack, bill fold & credit card wallet Paul Smith mens, washed effect union jack, bill fold & credit card wallet Holds 8 credit cards Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on inner left side Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined White stitch trim Made in Italy SKU-PS1102
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet PS7712 Paul Smith vintage cherry red, embossed leather wallet Embossed signature logo on front and inner side Holds 8 credit cards, classic mini stripe lined Width 11cm, Height 9cm Made in Italy. SKU-PS7712
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet Paul Smith mens, horizontal stripe black leather wallet Paul Smith mens, horizontal stripe, black leather bill fold, coin & credit card wallet Holds 3 credit cards, coin pouch Horizontal multi-stripe Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on front White stitch trim, purple lined. Source: Kitmeout Made in Italy SKU-PS6417
Paul Smith leather bill fold wallet PS1099 Paul Smith mens, striped cut minicar, washed black effect bill fold & credit card wallet Paul Smith mens, striped cut minicar, washed black effect leather bill fold & credit card wallet Holds 8 credit cards Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on inner left side White stitch trim Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined Made in Italy SKU-PS1099
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet PS1093.Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet PS1093 Paul Smith mens, striped mini car series, black bill fold & credit card wallet Paul Smith mens, striped mini car series, black leather bill fold, coin & credit card wallet Holds 4 credit cards, coin pouch Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on front White stitch trim Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined Made in Italy SKU-PS1093.
Paul Smith leather bill fold wallet PS1105 Paul Smith mens, classic mini stripe, bill fold & credit card with flap wallet Paul Smith mens, classic mini stripe, leather bill fold & credit card wallet Holds 16 credit cards, attached inner flap Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on front White stitch trim Reinforced corners in white thread, purple lined Made in Italy SKU-PS1105.
PAUL SMITH LEATHER BILL, I DIFFICULT IS ORIGINAL.
I buy a wallet PAUL SMITH PS1105, and the quality is not good. First is not leather. Is a good COPY of the original, but i buy like is was original..
great wallet
This wallet is as gorgeous in person as it is in the pictures. I gave it as a gift, but when I saw it, I wished I had one myself! Very unique and well-made.
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet Paul Smith mens, horizontal stripe black leather wallet Paul Smith mens, horizontal stripe, black leather bill fold & credit card wallet Holds 8 credit cards Horizontal multi-stripe Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on front White stitch trim Made in Italy
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet Paul Smith mens, naked lady football series, black wallet Paul Smith mens, naked lady football series, black leather bill fold, coin & credit card wallet Holds 3 credit cards, coin pouch Naked lady with phone Width 11cm, Height 9cm Embossed signature logo on front White stitch trim Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined Made in Italy
Paul Smith leather Bill fold wallet PS4469 Paul Smith black, stamps leather wallet Embossed signature logo on front, printed stamps on inner side Holds 8 credit cards, white stitch trim Reinforced corners in purple thread, purple lined Width 11cm, Height 9cm Made in Italy. SKU-PS4469
Paul Smith mens, naked lady football series, black leather bill fold & credit card wallet. Holds 8 credit cards. Width 11cm, Height 9cm. Embossed signature logo on front. White stitch trim. Reinforced corners in red thread. Made in Italy.
