Paul Smith Shirts

PS by Paul Smith is the mainline diffusion range from the British designer Sir Paul Smith. It retains the same irreverent aesthetic as the main Paul Smith collection — signature stripe details, zebra logo patches and bold graphic prints — at a more accessible price point. The range covers everyday essentials including T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, knitwear and accessories.

Paul Smith is most closely associated with mixing British tailoring traditions with unexpected details: bold stripe linings, playful graphic prints and the now-iconic multicolour stripe motif. Founded in Nottingham in 1970, the brand became one of the few truly global British menswear names, known equally for its suits and its characterful casual pieces. The zebra logo is one of the most recognisable symbols in contemporary British fashion.

PS Paul Smith offers several fits across the range. T-shirts and casual shirts are typically labelled Casual Fit, which runs slightly relaxed through the chest and shoulders. Polo shirts are offered in Regular Fit, which sits true to size with a straight hem. Tailored pieces such as overshirts and chinos use a Tapered Fit for a cleaner silhouette. If you are between sizes, Paul Smith recommends sizing up.

The PS Paul Smith clothing range is built primarily on high-quality cotton, ranging from organic cotton piqué on polo shirts to cotton-linen blends on overshirts and shirts. Sweatshirts use cotton-blend fleece, while knitwear introduces merino wool and cotton-blend jacquard constructions. The brand avoids synthetic blends on its premium pieces, keeping the focus on natural fibres that wear well and age gracefully.

PS by Paul Smith sits alongside — not below — the Paul Smith mainline. Both lines are designed in-house under Sir Paul Smith's creative direction and share the brand's core aesthetic. The PS range focuses on casual and smart-casual separates, while the mainline leans more heavily into tailoring and formal pieces. Quality, craftsmanship and design attention are consistent across both.

Within this collection, PS Paul Smith pricing starts at £35 for graphic T-shirts and rises to £275 for the cotton-linen overshirt. Accessories such as the three-pack socks and cotton stretch boxers sit at the entry price point, while polo shirts typically range from £55 to £165 depending on fabric and construction. Sale items are marked down from their original retail prices.

PS Paul Smith shirts are offered in two distinct fits. Casual Fit is cut with extra room through the chest and body, designed to be worn open-collar and untucked for a relaxed finish. Tailored Fit sits closer to the body with a more structured silhouette — it works equally well tucked into trousers for a smart look or open over a T-shirt for a smarter casual result. The cotton-linen overshirt sits outside both categories as a longer layering piece.

The Regular Fit Cotton Linen Navy Overshirt is cut longer than a standard shirt — falling past the hip — and is designed to be worn open as a lightweight layer over T-shirts, polos or knitwear. The cotton-linen blend gives it a natural drape and breathability that works from spring through to early autumn. It is one of the more versatile and premium pieces in the current PS Paul Smith shirt range, priced at £275.

Several of the short sleeve styles cross comfortably into smart-casual territory. The Zebra Badge Tailored Fit White Short Sleeve Shirt and the Tailored Fit Emblem Cuff White Shirt both carry structured details that read as considered rather than casual. Worn with tailored chinos and clean footwear, either style is appropriate for summer smart-casual events, outdoor dining or creative workplace environments

The current edit covers a range of Paul Smith's recurring graphic signatures. Floral short sleeve styles use bold botanical patterns across the full body. The Broad Stripe Zebra Green Shirt combines the brand's signature stripe structure with a zebra motif on a green ground. The All-Over Logo Navy Shirt uses a repeat Paul Smith logo pattern in a more tonal, understated way. The Tailored Fit Leaf Print Shirt takes a more classical botanical approach with a fine repeat on a neutral ground.

Cotton-linen blend shirts should be machine washed at 30°C on a gentle programme and line dried to preserve the natural texture of the fabric. Linen content means some natural creasing is expected — this is characteristic of the fabric rather than a fault. A cool iron on a slightly damp shirt will smooth heavier creasing. Avoid tumble drying, which can cause the linen fibres to stiffen and the shirt to shrink slightly.

Casual Fit short sleeve shirts layer naturally over plain white or black T-shirts for a relaxed, textured look. The cotton-linen overshirt is specifically designed as a layering piece and works well over half-zip sweatshirts or lightweight knitwear in transitional weather. Tailored Fit styles can be worn under a PS Paul Smith jacket or unstructured blazer for a more complete smart-casual outfit.