Editing Paul Smith (fashion designer)

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'''Sir Paul Brierley Smith'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Paul Smith - National Portrait Gallery |url=https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp09518/sir-paul-brierley-smith |access-date=2025-03-08 |website=www.npg.org.uk |language=en}}</ref> {{post-nominals|country=GBR|size=100%|CH|CBE|RDI}} (born 5 July 1946) is an English luxury [[fashion designer]]. His reputation is founded on his designs for men's clothing, but his business has expanded into other areas as well.<ref name="Design Museum">{{cite web| url=https://designmuseum.org/designers/paul-smith| title=Paul Smith : Fashion Designer (1946–)| publisher=Design Museum}}</ref> Smith was made a [[Royal Designer for Industry]] in 1991.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RDi|url=https://www.thersa.org/discover/podcasts/rdinsights/paul-smith|last=Smith|first=Paul|date=1991}}{{Dead link|date=January 2021 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

His eponymous fashion company was founded in 1970 and has expanded into over 70 countries, selling products via stores, malls, and airport terminals, together with a website e-commerce section. His brand's fluorescent pink flagship store in Los Angeles is a tourist destination for people who want to take [[selfies]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/paul-smiths-pink-wall-in-los-angeles-gets-vandalized|title=Paul Smith's famous pink wall where selfies are taken was vandalized with graffiti|date=2018-09-12|website=Daily News|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-28}}</ref>

== Early life ==
[[File:Paul Smith, King Edward Street, Leeds (20th February 2013) resized.JPG|thumb|Paul Smith shop on King Edward Street, [[Leeds]]]]
[[File:2007 Paul Smith suit, merino wool with pink windowpane check.jpg|thumb|2007 Paul Smith suit, merino wool with pink windowpane check]]
[[File:Paul Smith striped shirt.jpg|thumb|Paul Smith shirt showing the company's signature striped pattern]]
[[File:Mini cooper paul smith, 1998.jpg|thumb|Mini by Paul Smith, 1997]]
[[File:Exclusive interview with Paul Smith.webm|thumb|Interview with Paul Smith about the exhibition 'Hello, My name is Paul Smith']]
[[File:Maggies Cancer Care Center at Nottingham City Hospital.JPG|thumb|Maggie's Centre Nottingham, designed by [[Piers Gough]]. Smith helped design the interior.]]
[[File:The Crystals Las Vegas 2010 3.JPG|thumb|Paul Smith Boutique, Las Vegas]]
Smith was born in 1946 in [[Beeston, Nottinghamshire]], England, the son of Harold Smith, and is the youngest of three children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indobase.com/fashion/fashion-designers/paul-smith.html|title=Paul Smith}}</ref> One of his early ambitions was to become a professional cyclist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/latest-news/paul-smith-style-substance-284293|title=Paul Smith: A lifelong love of cycling - Cycling Weekly|date=2016-09-14|work=Cycling Weekly|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref> He left school at the age of 15 to work in a Nottingham clothing warehouse, while practising cycling outside of work hours. He cycled to and from work until the age of 17, when he was in a major cycling accident that put him in hospital for close to six months.  During his recovery, friends inspired him to enter the world of art and fashion.<ref name="Sowray">{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/paul-smith|title=Paul Smith|last=Sowray|first=Bibby|access-date=2018-06-05}}</ref> Smith has regularly referenced cycling in his work over the years.
He started to take classes in tailoring and eventually began working with a [[Savile Row]] tailor, Lincroft Kilgour.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessoffashion.com/community/people/paul-smith|title=Paul Smith is One of the 500 People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry in 2018|work=The Business of Fashion|access-date=2018-06-05|language=en-GB}}</ref>

== 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>

== Awards ==
Smith has won numerous awards, including:

* Designer of the Year four years in a row at the [[GQ]] Men of the Year awards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/paul-smith|title=Paul Smith|last=Sowray|first=Bibby|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>
*Along with [[Anya Hindmarch]], the ''[[Condé Nast]] Traveller'' Innovation and Design Awards, in 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/conde-nast-traveller-design-and-innovation-awards|title=Seasoned Travellers|last=Milligan|first=Lauren|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>
* Outstanding Achievement Award, [[British Fashion Awards]] 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://lucire.com/insider/20111121/sir-paul-smith-to-receive-outstanding-achievement-award-at-2011-british-fashion-awards/#KSxy6tMCjuJ47vDk.97|title=Sir Paul Smith to receive Outstanding Achievement Award at 2011 British Fashion Awards – Lucire|website=lucire.com|date=21 November 2011 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>
* Honorary Fellowship of the [[British Institute of Interior Design]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://biid.org.uk/awards/honorary-fellowships|title=Honorary Fellowships {{!}} BIID|website=biid.org.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>
* Named one of [[GQ]]'s 50 best dressed British men in 2015.<ref name="gq2">{{cite news|url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2015-01/05/best-dressed-men-2015/|title=50 Best Dressed Men in Britain 2015|date=5 January 2015|work=GQ}}</ref>

Smith was appointed [[Commander of the Order of the British Empire]] (CBE) in the [[1994 New Year Honours]] for services to fashion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/paul-smith-life-in-pictures|title=Paul Smith: Life in Pictures|last=O'Connor|first=Tamison|website=www.vogue.co.uk|date=July 2016 |access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref> He was [[Knight Bachelor|knighted]] in the [[2000 Birthday Honours]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2000/jul/03/features11.g21|title=Paul Smith: Just a regular knight|date=2000-07-03|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref> and appointed [[Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour]] (CH) in the [[2020 Birthday Honours]] for services to fashion.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=63135|supp=y|page=B6|date=10 October 2020}}</ref>

=== Local recognition ===
Smith was made an honorary [[Freedom of the City|Freeman]] of the [[Nottingham|City of Nottingham]] in February 1997.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/your-council/about-the-council/nottingham-council-house/honorary-freemen-and-freemen/honarary-freemen-of-notts|title=Honorary Freemen of Nottingham|last=Council|first=Nottingham City|website=Nottingham City Council|language=en|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>

In October 2024, a Nottingham [[Nottingham Express Transit|tram]] numbered 230 was named after Smith, a practice common to other local celebrities [[Mary Earps]], [[Vicky McClure]], [[Brian Clough]] and [[Stuart Broad]].<ref>[https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/sir-paul-smith-makes-revelation-9636790 Sir Paul Smith makes revelation as Nottingham tram named after him] ''[[Nottingham Post|Nottinghamshire Live]]'' 16 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024</ref>

==Partnerships and other business pursuits==
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Smith has been involved in multiple collaborations and partnerships over the years, including:

=== 1997 ===
Smith designed a [[Mini]] that was produced in a limited edition of 1,800 cars.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/41091961450 |title=662 Rover Mini (Paul Smith) (1996) |website=www.flickr.com |date= 19 June 2018|access-date=26 September 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.classicdigest.com/de/cars/mini/1300/163589 |title=1998 Mini 1300 is listed Verkauft on ClassicDigest in Surrey by DD Classics for Preis nicht verfügbar |website=www.classicdigest.com |access-date=26 September 2021}}</ref>

=== 2002 ===
Smith worked with Italian furniture designer Cappellini to create a small homeware collection.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/paul-smith-at-home|title=PAUL SMITH AT HOME|last=Vogue|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>

=== 2003 ===
Smith's first collaboration with Maharam, the US textile brand, originally used in one of his suit designs; the two continue to work together on new ranges.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/maharam-paul-smith-celebrate-their-15-year-anniversary-with-a-new-print|title=Maharam and Paul Smith Celebrate Their 15 Year Anniversary with a New Print {{!}} Architectural Digest|work=Architectural Digest|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2005 ===
Smith teamed up with motorbike manufacturer Triumph, restyling the [[Triumph Bonneville T100|Bonneville T100]] bike.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.webbikeworld.com/paul-smith-triumph-bonneville/|title=Paul Smith Triumph Bonneville - webBikeWorld|date=2017-10-15|work=Web Bike World|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en-US}}</ref>

Smith redesigned the [[Lasonic]] i931 boombox, giving it a white look with Smith's trademark multicolour look.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-x-lasonic-i931|title=Paul Smith x LASONiC i931|date=12 November 2011|work=[[Trend Hunter]]|access-date=1 December 2014}}</ref>

For the 60th anniversary of [[Penguin Classics]], Paul Smith was asked to choose and redesign one cover: he chose [[Lady Chatterley's Lover]] by [[D. H. Lawrence|DH Lawrence]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/books/2006/oct/28/art|title=Five leading designers on how they re-covered their favourite Penguins|date=2006-10-28|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

=== 2006 ===
Smith and [[Mercian Cycles]] collaborated on a series of bicycles.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bikebiz.com/retail/paul-smith-shops-to-sell-bikes|title=Paul Smith shops to sell bikes|work=BikeBiz|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en-us}}</ref>

Smith designed the chairs in screen 4 at [[Broadway Cinema]], [[Nottingham]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.broadway.org.uk/history|title=Broadway - Cinema {{!}} Cafebar {{!}} Nottingham - Our History|website=www.broadway.org.uk|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

=== 2007 ===
Smith began working with the UK-based boutique cycle clothing retailer, [[Rapha (sportswear)|Rapha]].<ref name="Rodale2007">{{cite journal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=osUDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA38|title=Better than Yellow |journal=Bicycling |date=August 2007|publisher=Rodale, Inc.|pages=38|issn=0006-2073|access-date=1 November 2012}}</ref> Smith designed a range of cycle clothing in association with Rapha, including a jersey to celebrate the rare start of the Tour de France in London.<ref name="nyt">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/02/fashion/02FITNESS.html?ref=othersports|title=In These Clothes, You Can Go Far|last=Gay|first=Jason|date=1 April 2009|work=New York Times}}</ref>

=== 2009 ===
Smith was the third designer, following [[Jean-Paul Gaultier]], to redesign a bottle for [[Evian]] water.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.designboom.com/design/paul-smith-evian-water-bottle/|title=paul smith evian water bottle|date=2009-09-30|work=designboom {{!}} architecture & design magazine|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en-US}}</ref>

Paul Smith provided suits for the [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] team.<ref name="gq">{{cite web|url=http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2011-05/27/gq-style-news-paul-smith-manchester-united-champions-league-final-suits|title=Paul Smith kits out Manchester United|last=Millar|first=Jamie|date=27 May 2011|work=[[GQ]] (UK)|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209174706/http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2011-05/27/gq-style-news-paul-smith-manchester-united-champions-league-final-suits|archive-date=9 December 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=1 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

=== 2010 ===
Smith worked with [[Burton Snowboards]], including adding his signature stripe to boards and apparel.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wgsn.com/blogs/paul-smith-x-burton-snowboards/|title=PAUL SMITH x BURTON SNOWBOARDS|website=www.wgsn.com|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>

=== 2011 ===
Smith designed four limited edition prints to mark the release of ''[[Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (film)|Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/paul-smith-tinker-taylor-soldier-spy|title=Paul Smith: Tinker Taylor Soldier Spy|date=2011-09-05|work=It's Nice That|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>

=== 2012 ===
Smith joined [[Leica Camera|Leica]] to design a limited edition [[Leica X2]] camera.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.pocket-lint.com/cameras/reviews/leica/117300-leica-x2-edition-paul-smith-limited-pictures-and-hands-on|title=Leica X2 Edition Paul Smith pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint|date=2012-09-18|work=Pocket-lint|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en-GB}}</ref>

Curated by the [[Isle of Man Post Office]], Smith designed a set of stamps to mark the launch of the London [[Olympic Games|Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/article/paul-smith-launches-2012-olympic-stamps|title=Olympic Smith|last=Milligan|first=Lauren|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

Smith joined boot-maker [[John Lobb Bootmaker|John Lobb]] to create a series of [[Oxford shoe|Oxford]], [[Derby shoe|derby]] and [[loafers]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.globalblue.com/destinations/uk/london/the-paul-smith-x-john-lobb-collaboration-in-pictures|title=The Paul Smith x John Lobb collaboration in pictures|work=globalblue|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2013 ===
Smith was the official designer of the T-shirt for the [[David Bowie]] album '[[The Next Day|The Next Day']].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion/paul-smith-designs-the-official-t-shirt-for-david-bowies-new-album|title=Paul Smith designs the official T-Shirt for David Bowie's new album|last=Magazine|first=Wallpaper*|date=2013-03-01|work=Wallpaper*|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

Smith designed the leaders' jersey for [[Giro d'Italia]] including the [[General classification in the Giro d'Italia|Maglia Rosa]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/giro-ditalia-unveils-2013-leaders-jerseys/|title=Giro d'Italia unveils 2013 leaders' jerseys {{!}} Cyclingnews.com|work=Cyclingnews.com|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en-gb}}</ref>

=== 2014 ===
Smith started a collaboration with [[Anglepoise lamp|Anglepoise]], reimagining their Type 75 lamp<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/21/paul-smith-anglepoise-type75-lamp/|title=Paul Smith tints Anglepoise desk lamp with clashing colours|date=2014-05-21|work=Dezeen|access-date=2018-06-06|language=en-US}}</ref> as Edition One; he has since gone on to creating multiple editions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.anglepoise.com/paul-smith|title=Anglepoise + Paul Smith|website=www.anglepoise.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-06}}</ref>

=== 2015 ===
Smith designed a series of T-shirts in collaboration with the release of [[David Bowie]]'s final album ★ ([[Blackstar (album)|Blackstar]]).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2016/jan/08/paul-smith-x-david-bowie-t-shirt-buy-of-the-day|title=Paul Smith x David Bowie T-shirt – buy of the day|last=Ferrier|first=Morwenna|date=2016-01-08|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

Smith worked with Kask for the first time to design their 'Protone' aero helmet.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://road.cc/content/news/166290-paul-smith-collaborates-kask-create-special-protone-helmets|title=Paul Smith collaborates with Kask to create special Protone helmets|date=2015-09-29|work=road.cc|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en}}</ref> In 2018 a second helmet was released.

The first collaboration between Paul Smith & [[Caran d'Ache (company)|Caran d'Ache]] launched 10 colours of their '849' pen. They went on to work together again in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carandache.com/gb/en/ballpoint-pen/849-paul-smith-slate-grey-ballpoint-pen-limited-edition-p-10767.htm?coul_att_detailID0|title=849 PAUL SMITH Slate Grey ballpoint pen - limited edition - £35.00|website=Brand|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-20}}</ref>

=== 2016 ===
Collaborated with the wine merchant [[Berry Bros. & Rudd|Berry Bros & Rudd]] on a limited edition range of bottles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/01/bbr-collaborates-with-fashion-icon/|title=BBR collaborates with fashion icon|website=www.thedrinksbusiness.com|date=7 January 2016 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

Smith collaborated with [[Land Rover]] to design a bespoke [[Land Rover Defender|Defender]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.landrover.co.uk/explore-land-rover/news/paul-smith-defender.html|title=Bespoke Paul Smith Defender - News - Land Rover UK|website=www.landrover.co.uk|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-11-20}}</ref>

Smith designed a new version of the cactus-shaped coat stand by Italian furniture designers [[Gufram]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/05/paul-smith-psychedelic-cactus-shaped-coat-hanger-gufram-milan-2016/|title=Paul Smith applies psychedelic colours to cactus coat stand|date=2016-04-05|work=Dezeen|access-date=2018-06-07|language=en-US}}</ref>

Edition Three of the Paul Smith & [[Anglepoise lamp|Anglepoise]] Collaboration was launched.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.anglepoise.com/collections/editions/paul-smith|title=Anglepoise + Paul Smith Collection|website=www.anglepoise.com|access-date=2019-11-20}}</ref>

The second collaboration with [[Caran d'Ache (company)|Caran d'Ache]] was launched, adding 8 new colours to the collection.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carandache.com/en/paul-smith-849-edition-two|title=Paul Smith 849, Edition Two {{!}} Caran d'Ache of Switzerland|website=www.carandache.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

=== 2018 ===
For the 120th anniversary of [[Globe-Trotter]], Smith collaborated with the company by redesigning their 20" trolley case; it was first showcased at the [[Milan Furniture Fair|Salone del Mobile]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.classicdriver.com/en/article/fashion-accessories/paul-smith-and-globe-trotter-define-great-british-design|title=Paul Smith and Globe-Trotter define great British design|website=www.classicdriver.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

Celebrating 30 years of [[New Balance]]'s 576 sneaker (trainer), Smith redesigned with his iconic stripe design, along with a series of footballs and football boot.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://hypebeast.com/2018/6/new-balance-paul-smith-576-football-boot|title=New Balance Celebrates 30 Years of the 576 With Paul Smith Collaboration|work=HYPEBEAST|access-date=2018-06-07}}</ref>

In tribute to his close friend Tony Gross, the company collaborated with [[Cutler and Gross|Cutler & Gross]] on a limited edition collection of eyewear for his spring/summer 2019 show in Paris.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/paul-smith-cutler-and-gross-eyewear-collection-1202679970/|title=Paul Smith Collaborates on Eyewear Collection With Cutler and Gross|last=Ma|first=Fiona|date=2018-05-23|work=WWD|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-US}}</ref>

Smith worked with James Turner of Sports Purpose to cover a 1965 [[Porsche 911 (classic)|Porsche 911]] with multicoloured stripes, which went on to compete at [[Le Mans Classic]] and [[Goodwood Festival of Speed]].<ref>
*{{Cite news|url=https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/this-paul-smith-porsche-will-show-its-true-colours-at-goodwood-this-weekend/|title=This Paul Smith Porsche will show its true colours at Goodwood this weekend|work=The Gentleman's Journal|access-date=2018-07-17|language=en-GB}}
*{{cite web|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/ezNlk1DF2DnZWsf0Po9LmyOuLpw/appointments|title=Paul Brierley SMITH - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)|website=beta.companieshouse.gov.uk}}
*{{cite web|url=https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/sir-paul-brierley-smith-157198|title=Sir Paul Brierley Smith - Art UK|website=artuk.org}}
*{{cite web|url=http://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp09518/sir-paul-brierley-smith|title=Paul Smith - Person - National Portrait Gallery|website=www.npg.org.uk}}
*{{cite web|last1=Cartner-Morley|first1=Jess|title=Paul Smith design showcase is 'absolutely not a retrospective'|url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2013/nov/14/paul-smith-design-showcase-retrospective|website=The Guardian|date=14 November 2013|access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|url=http://search.findmypast.co.uk/results/world-records/england-and-wales-births-1837-2006?firstname=paul+b&lastname=smith&eventyear=1946&eventyear_offset=0&county=nottinghamshire|title=Search Results for England & Wales Births 1837-2006 - findmypast.co.uk|website=search.findmypast.co.uk}}
*{{cite web|last1=Finnigan|first1=Kate|title=Sir Paul Smith's short cut to success|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3364371/Sir-Paul-Smiths-short-cut-to-success.html|website=The Telegraph|access-date=21 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527152818/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG3364371/Sir-Paul-Smiths-short-cut-to-success.html|archive-date=27 May 2015|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite book|last1=Hopper|first1=David|title=The Branded Gentry; How A New Era of Entrepreneurs Made Their Names|date=2014|publisher=Elliott and Thompson|isbn=9781908739780}}
*{{cite web|last1=Sowray|first1=Bibby|title=Who's Who Paul Smith|url=http://www.vogue.co.uk/spy/biographies/paul-smith|website=Vogue.co.uk|date=November 2011|access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|last1=Alexander|first1=Hilary|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG7868542/Paul-Smith-launches-childrens-wear.html|title=Paul Smith launches children's wear|website=The Telegraph|access-date=19 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610132634/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG7868542/Paul-Smith-launches-childrens-wear.html|archive-date=10 June 2015|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|last1=Leitch|first1=Luke|title=Mencyclopaedia: Paul Smith|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG8766069/Mencyclopaedia-Paul-Smith.html|website=The Telegraph|access-date=19 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610135010/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG8766069/Mencyclopaedia-Paul-Smith.html|archive-date=10 June 2015|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|last1=Leitch|first1=Luke|title=Sir Paul Smith: 'I learnt the trade doing some crummy jobs'|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG10015203/Sir-Paul-Smith-I-learnt-the-trade-doing-some-crummy-jobs.html|website=The Telegraph|access-date=19 May 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202091123/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/article/TMG10015203/Sir-Paul-Smith-I-learnt-the-trade-doing-some-crummy-jobs.html|archive-date=2 February 2015|df=dmy-all}}
*{{cite web|title=Sir Paul Smith portrait|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/nationaltreasures/2188094/Sir-Paul-Smith-portrait.html|website=The Telegraph|date=24 June 2008 |access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|last1=Mowbray|first1=Nicole|title=Paul Smith, man of the cloth|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2006/jun/04/theobserver.observerbusiness15|website=The Guardian|date=3 June 2006|access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|last1=Glancey|first1=Jonathan|title=Maggie's Centre: the jolly green giant |url=https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2011/nov/13/maggies-centre-nottingham-piers-gough|website=[[The Guardian]]|date=13 November 2011|access-date=19 October 2015}}
*{{cite web|last1=Vincent|first1=Alice|title=Paul Smith re-designs Richard Scarry classic|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/10824470/Paul-Smith-re-designs-Richard-Scarry-classic.html|website=Telegraph.co.uk|date=12 May 2014 |access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|last1=Harvey|first1=Michael|title=Dressing for retirement: Land Rover Defender's Paul Smith suit|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/motoring/65036/paul-smith-unveils-bespoke-land-rover-defender-collaboration-with-gerry-mcgovern.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320220623/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/luxury/motoring/65036/paul-smith-unveils-bespoke-land-rover-defender-collaboration-with-gerry-mcgovern.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 March 2015|website=The Telegraph|access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|title="You'll probably need an aspirin" after my Design Museum show, says Paul Smith|url=http://www.dezeen.com/2013/11/15/hello-my-name-is-paul-smith-design-museum-exhibition/|website=Dezeen|date=15 November 2013 |access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|title=Hallo, Mijn Naam is Paul Smith Hello, my name is Paul Smith|url=http://www.modemuseumhasselt.be/#/tentoonstelling/hallo-mijn-naam-is-paul-smith-hello-my-name-is-paul-smith/nl/id/140|website=modemuseumhasselt.be|access-date=19 May 2015}}
*{{cite web|title=Royal Designers for Industry|url=https://www.thersa.org/about-us/royal-designers-for-industry|website=thersa.org.uk|access-date=3 August 2015}}
*{{cite web|last1=Leitch|first1=Luke|title=Paul Smith to be honoured at British Fashion Awards|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG8901147/Paul-Smith-to-be-honoured-at-British-Fashion-Awards.html|website=The Telegraph|access-date=19 May 2015}}</ref>

=== 2021 ===
Smith designed a [[Mini Electric]] using sustainable principles, with recycled and natural materials, for example cork.<ref name="auto-mot-">{{cite web|title=Künstlerischer nachhaltiger Rückbau|periodical=Auto-motor-und-sport.de|publisher=|url=https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/neuheiten/mini-strip-by-paul-smith|url-status=|format=|access-date=|archive-url=|archive-date=|last=Uli Baumann|date=2021-08-12|language=|pages=|quote=}}</ref> Smith's Mini Strip was designed to break "the unwritten law that even small cars have to be shiny, polished luxury products."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Making of MINI Strip {{!}} Behind the Scenes with Paul Smith {{!}} MINI UK |url=https://www.mini.co.uk/en_GB/home/mini-news/ministrip-interview-paul-smith.html |access-date=2022-07-08 |website=www.mini.co.uk |language=en-gb}}</ref>{{Non primary source needed|date=February 2024}}

== Publications ==
*{{Cite book |last1=Smith |first1=Paul |title=Hello, my name is Paul Smith: fashion and other stories |last2=Sudjic |first2=Deyan |author-link2=Deyan Sudjic |last3=Loveday |first3=Donna |last4=Aboud |first4=Alan |author-link4=Alan Aboud |date=2013 |publisher=Rizzoli |location=New York |others=Design Museum |isbn=978-0-8478-4158-5 }}

*{{Cite book |last=Smith |first=Paul |date=2016 |title=Paul Smith's Cycling Scrapbook |editor-last=Williams |editor-first=Richard |editor-link1=Richard Williams (journalist) |publisher=Thames & Hudson |location=London |isbn=978-0-500-29236-5 }}

*{{cite book |last1=Smith |first1=Paul |last2=Usher |first2=Sam (illus.) |date=2019 |title=The Adventures of Moose & Mr Brown |url=https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-adventures-of-moose-mr-brown-paul-smith|language=en |location=London |publisher=Pavilion Children’s Books |pages=40 |isbn=9781843654285}}

*{{cite book |last1=Smith |first1=Paul |date=2020 |title=Paul Smith |url=https://www.phaidon.com/store/fashion-and-pop-culture/paul-smith-9781838661274/ |last2=Ive |first2=Jony |author-link2=Jony Ive |editor-last1=Chambers |editor-first1=Tony |editor-link1=Tony Chambers |language=en |location=London |publisher=[[Phaidon Press]] |pages=264 |isbn=978-1-83866-127-4}}

*{{cite book |last1=Smith |first1=Paul |last2=Usher |first2=Sam (illus.)|date=2022 |title=The Young Designers: The Adventures of Moose & Mr Brown |url=https://www.paulsmith.com/uk/discover/stories/moose-and-mr-brown-return |language=en |location=London |publisher=Pavilion Children’s Books |pages=48 |isbn=9781843654766}}

==References==
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