Paul Smith

Bön… Sir Paul Smith… Le chic anglais «with a twist»…
Que ce soit dans le classique ou le «mode», un vêtement Paul Smith est toujours original, sympathique… Il montre que l’on peut etre serieux sans se prendre au sérieux, etre classique tout en etant moderne…
le service est bien… depend, en fait, du serveur. Cote homme. il est bien. cote femme, je n’ai jamais teste…
mais bon, on va chez Paul Smith pour autre chose… pour cette chemise a poigne mousquetaire et ses revers pin up… par exemple…

One of the first stops when we’re in London.
Recently with the $:GBP conversion rate, it’s made the Paul Smith store seem fairly inexpensive at sale time, and with our VAT refund!!! The Covent Garden store is nice, a bit cramped inside as it always seems to be crowded when we’re there. I think our LA store is a nicer space, but I’d rather much be in London buying from here. Can’t wait for our next trip back this year!

One of my favorite Paul Smith’s stores — for men and women. It’s one of the smaller but quaint stores and they always have beautiful things that call to me and my VISA card! Last purchase was a fabulous Paul Smith Black collection black cotton dress with Union Jack cufflinks and a nice black leather belt. I have worn it so many times!

A sweet shop for men’s fashions… merging traditional British style with something a little more edgy and eye-​catching… a guy wearing Paul Smith usually exudes cool. (I’m less fond of their offerings for women.)
If you’re looking for something a little unusual for a man in the gift department — try this shop for some stand-​out cufflinks! So unique… some are vintage one-​offs… and you’ll probably be surprised at how reasonably priced they are.
What’s really unique about Paul Smith stores is that there’s also a vast array of home furnishings and accents… some things that Mr. Smith stumbled across himself during his travels… and everything has a certain eccentric sophistication about it.
This particular store hosted a party for the launch of a book on Russian prison tattoos that they planned to stock. They served Jack & Coke and Russian beer. See? Cool.

What to think of Paul Smith? I bought a summer scarf for my girlfriend here over a year ago and she insists to this day, that it is the best present she has ever received. On the other hand, I bought a pair of summer trousers in the Floral Street store in 2004 and immediately wished that I hadn’t. Sure, they fitted a treat, but they were a shiny electric blue. Later that night, while I was in a club with friends, someone pointed out that the lights from my mobile phone could clearly be seen through the fabric of the trousers. They have languished at the bottom of my laundry basket ever since. I think of my folly whenever I am tempted to go clothes shopping on my own. Beware.

I do not really understand all the hype about Paul Smith. Since the stripy pattern was invented; nothing new and striking has really come out of it. Not to mention the so-​so cutting of the clothes. The cufflinks can sometimes be quite interesting but I would say almost 80% of them are nothing special. To make thing worse, the price is high, of course not as high as brands like Tom Ford but considerably more than high street brands. I think Paul Smith is generally overrated and the fame is uncalled for.

I wish I could shop here all the time — I love the stripes and swirls — the shop is wonderfully laid out and a pleasure to shop in. Don’t expect any bargains in here but do expect some timeless items.

The clothes are great.
Just slightly wacky without you looking stupid. Can be very expensive but the finishing is great and you really feel a million dollars when you are wearing an outfit.
Great in the sales aswell.
If you can afford it then please go, you will always find something to make you stand out in the crowd but not in a bad way.

Paul Smith is perhaps the most modern of quintessential British tailors and is a classic yet contemporary suitmakers.
Clothes and shoes tend to be quite expensive but they are of fine quality. The suits mostly suit slim males due to their cut and can cost anything from £700 — £1000 or more.
I tend to go in and just have a look around, their window displays are always fun and innovating and since I can’t buy their suits I normally end up buying a pair of socks. :)

I think Paul Smith is one of my favourite British designers; and this is my favourite store of his.
Quintessentially British with old woods and traditional display furniture and his famous clothes collections and accessories spread over several floors.
My favourite bit is always to look at the linings of the suits… but Mr Smith also designs some beautiful dresses and separates for women.
It’s a great place to get presents for men who have everything — and pick up something for myself at the same time.