Paul Smith

Paul Smith is a national treasure. A British icon, Paul Smith started from humble beginnings, finding inspiration at his local pub. A hang out for the local students, they talked about Andy Warhol, David Bailey and The Rolling Stones. It was here that Paul Smith realised that he wanted to become part of this colourful and creative world.

After thirty years in services to fashion, he was knighted in 2000. Sir Paul Smith is now at the helm of an empire of style. The Paul Smith touch is available worldwide in twelve forms no less. The twelve collections include, Paul Smith Spectacles (including sunwear), Paul Smith jeans, Paul Smith furniture and ‘things’. Uniquely he has maintained a personal touch to his projects remaining heavily involved in all areas of the brand. The all important authentic Paul Smith stamp pervades all of his wares. This adds to the global success of the brand. The inimitable Paul Smith style is in demand worldwide.

Paul Smith has come a long way from humble beginnings. With no qualifications to speak of, he opened a small shop and began taking tailoring jobs. With the help of his now wife Pauline Denyer, an RCA graduate, he developed his skills. His first collection went on show in Paris in 1976. The rest as they say is history. The Paul Smith moniker is recognised and trusted the world over and represents British style of the highest quality. The Paul Smith signature and trademark stripes are understood globally as his empire constantly expands.

Sunglasses have been part of Paul Smith’s impressive oeuvre since 1994. The Paul Smith Spectacles collection offers an array of specs and sunnies that are everything one would expect from this time honoured authentic brand. Sharp, elegant and ultra stylish, the eyewear has the brand's renowned attention to detail. With a few little twists in the tale as customary with Paul Smith's products, this is eyewear to truly make your mark in. With frames tried and tested on the catwalk, Paul Smith gives you the very best in style.

Each piece interprets classic eyewear. Such is the execution that there is a real feel of genuine vintage in this eclectic collection. Ever ready with a refreshing humour in his fashion, the Paul Smith personality also adds its famous quirkiness in subtle details at the temples and interiors of the frames.

Style is naturally matched in quality of craftsmanship. The finest materials are sculpted and with close attention paid to comfort, your Paul Smiths allow you to feel and look superb too.

Get the best of British and distinguish yourself with this superb example of classic eyewear.