Paul Smith Ltd
Nottingham-founded global luxury fashion house, known for classic British tailoring with a twist, and for collections spanning menswear, womenswear, accessories and fragrance.
Profile
Paul Smith is Nottingham's most globally recognised luxury brand and a canonical example of how distinctive creative vision can be turned into an international fashion business without losing its original identity. Sir Paul Smith opened his first boutique in Nottingham in 1970; the company now sells in over 60 countries. For founders, its story demonstrates the power of brand authenticity, craft and cultural capital as competitive moats that are very hard to replicate.
Nottingham link
Founded in Nottingham in 1970 with the company headquarters remaining at Westgate House in the city. The Nottingham flagship on Bridlesmith Gate is one of the oldest Paul Smith retail locations in the world.