Editing Paul Smith (fashion designer) (section)

== Career ==
Smith opened his own shop, Paul Smith Vêtements Pour Homme,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://brandlogik.com/paul-smith-and-the-power-of-a-simple-brand-story/|title=Paul Smith and the power of a simple brand story|website=brandlogik.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-05|first =Eugene|last =Burns|date=November 2016 }}</ref> in Nottingham in 1970, selling established clothing labels, alongside Smith's own designs. The shop, located at 6 [[Byard Lane]] in Nottingham, was just three square metres floor area.

In 1976, Smith travelled to [[Paris]] to showcase his first men's collection, which featured a mix of casual and semi-formal wear. After that the Paul Smith brand continued to grow{{Clarification needed|date=February 2024}} and he opened his flagship London store in 1979 on [[Floral Street]] in [[Covent Garden]], London.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/articles/a-brief-history-of-paul-smith-covent-gardens-most-famous-designer/|title=A Brief History of Paul Smith: Covent Garden's Most Famous Designer|last=Bannerman|first=Sarah Leigh|work=Culture Trip|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref>

'Paul Smith Women', his first womenswear collection, was launched in 1993, after reports of women coming into his stores buying smaller sizes to wear themselves.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/the-very-height-of-fashion-profile-paul-smith-1119906.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/the-very-height-of-fashion-profile-paul-smith-1119906.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=The very height of fashion: Profile: Paul Smith|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-06-13|language=en-GB}}</ref>

The first Japan store opened in [[Tokyo]] in 1984, growing over the years to 165 stores across the country.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2006/jun/04/theobserver.observerbusiness15|title=Paul Smith, man of the cloth|last=Mowbray|first=Nicole|date=2006-06-03|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>

Smith opened a shop in [[New York City]] on [[Fifth Avenue]] in 1987, expanding  four shops including the flagship on [[Greene Street]] as well as [[Williamsburg, Brooklyn|Williamsburg]], [[Bleecker Street]] and [[Brookfield Place (New York City)|Brookfield Place]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/paul-smith-new-york-flatiron-bleecker-street-10307821/|title=Paul Smith Relocates to Temporary Site in Manhattan|last=Palmieri|first=Jean E.|date=2016-01-11|work=WWD|access-date=2018-06-13|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 1993, Smith took over 1885-established 'workwear' clothing company R. Newbold,<ref name="Sowray"/> and incorporated many of their designs into his new collection.

His childrenswear collection started in 1990 with the launch of a one-off collection for boys, including casual and tailored pieces.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.childrensalon.com/blog/brand-focus-paul-smith-junior|title=Iconic Stripes: The History of Paul Smith|website=www.childrensalon.com|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref> In 2010, Smith launched 'Paul Smith Junior' as a seasonal collection which often included remakes of his adult collections.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/paul-smith-launches-paul-smith-junior|title=Kids Club|last=Sowray|first=Bibby|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>

In 1995, the [[Design Museum]] exhibited 'True Brit', a show marking 25 years of his business. The show then went on to [[Glasgow]] for the 'Festival of Design' and then moved to his hometown of Nottingham and was put on display in [[Nottingham Castle]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tweedlandthegentlemansclub.blogspot.com/2013/05/paul-smith.html|title="Tweedland" The Gentlemen's club: Paul Smith ...|last=Jeeves|date=2013-05-23|website="Tweedland" The Gentlemen's club|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref>

Smith published his first book, ''You Can Find Inspiration in Everything'', in 2001.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} 
The brand launched its e-commerce site in 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/designer-paul-smith-launches-debut-e-commerce-site/226931|title=Designer Paul Smith launches debut e-commerce site|access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref> In 2013, Smith designed and made a school tie for Beeston Fields Primary School in Nottingham.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Paul Smith designs special Beeston Fields school tie|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-nottinghamshire-22956844/paul-smith-designs-special-beeston-fields-school-tie|last=Smith|first=Paul|work=BBC News |date=2013}}</ref>

In 2016, Smith's second book, ''Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook'', was released: it documents a personal history of the sport about which he is passionate.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.10magazine.com/news/paul-smith-releases-his-cycling-scrapbook/|title=Paul Smith Releases His Cycling Scrapbook - 10 Magazine10 Magazine|website=www.10magazine.com|date=23 May 2016 |access-date=2018-06-13}}</ref> In January 2016, Smith combined his men's and women's fashion shows, showcasing during [[Paris Fashion Week]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.drapersonline.com/news/paul-smith-to-combine-mens-and-womens-shows|title=Paul Smith to combine men's and women's shows|work=Drapers|access-date=2018-06-13|language=en}}</ref>

In 2019, Smith made a cameo appearance in the film ''[[Men in Black: International]]''; he also designed the suits in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/stories/ss19/men-in-black|title=Paul Smith for Men in Black:International|publisher=PaulSmith.com|access-date=9 February 2020}}</ref>

The company remains  majority-owned by Smith. In 2006 [[Itochu]] bought a 40% stake in Paul Smith.<ref>{{cite news |title=Itochu Buys a 40% Stake in Paul Smith |url=https://wwd.com/feature/itochu-buys-a-40-stake-in-paul-smith-546968-1987167/ |publisher=Women’s Wear Daily |date=6 February 2006}}</ref><ref name="Humber">{{cite news |last1=Suzuki |first1=Ichiro |last2=Humber |first2=Yuriy |title=Itochu Uses Paul Smith Plus Bananas to Beat Commodity Rivals |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-10-03/itochu-uses-paul-smith-plus-bananas-to-outpace-commodity-rivals?embedded-checkout=true |work=Bloomberg |date=October 4, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Diversification of the brand business |url=https://www.itochu.co.jp/en/business/textile/project/03.html |work=ITOCHU Corporation}}</ref>