English Summary/英文概要： “You’ve never really made it in fashion. Nobody cares how good you used to be. It’s about today and tomorrow.” – Sir Paul Smith

Beloved cultural icon and legend of British fashion, Paul Smith tells his Story.

Sir Paul Smith was born in Nottingham, England on 5th July 1946. An avid cyclist until he was 17, when a road accident put paid to his competitive dreams, through a new friendship group Paul found himself amongst a new world of creatively minded young people and from there embarked on a life-long journey of discovery and exploration in design, music and fashion. Paul met his now wife Pauline when he was 21. It was Pauline who introduced him to visual arts, cinema and much more and her influence and training at the Royal College of Art was instrumental in developing Paul’s understanding and skill of tailoring and garment design.

From its origins in one small shop in Nottingham, England, Paul Smith has grown into a global business, selling to five continents, over 70 countries and 3,000 shops. Paul Smith remains an independent company, with Paul Smith himself holding the majority stake. He is renowned for his creative spirit, which combines tradition and modernity. Famous for men’s and women’s tailoring, clothing and accessories collections, Paul Smith specialises in an inventive use of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge design to create beautifully made, modern pieces.