On Topic, Off Script host, journalist Brian Mastroianni, sits down with iconic designer Sir Paul Smith.
Since 1970, when he opened his 3 X 3-meter shop in Nottingham, England, Sir Paul Smith has been identified with his well-tailored men’s suits, defined by the Paul Smith Signature Stripe. In the years since, his company has expanded to 130 shops and counting globally — found in over 60 countries — growing organically from his iconic menswear to include women’s, junior, and home collections.
Unique in an era where fashion has largely become corporatized and impersonal, the company remains independently and majority owned by Sir Paul himself. A unifying theme throughout his designs is a sense of creativity, play, and let’s be clear - really great taste — something Brian saw firsthand earlier this year when he attended the opening of the Paul Smith Clubhouse at Nordstrom that saw the brand take over a floor of Nordstrom NYC with a look and feel that was undeniably...Paul Smith.
Soon, he marks another milestone — on June 11, he’ll be opening the 106th Pitti Uomo Spring/Summer 2025 menswear presentation to buyers and press in Florence. It’s his first time back there since 1993.
He’s on the show to discuss his return to Pitti Uomo, how a cycling accident changed his life and brought him to the path he’s on today, and his advice for how we can all find inspiration in …everything.
Paul Smith: Website, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn
Paul Smith's Foundation: Website, Instagram
Sir Paul Smith's personal social: Instagram
Music: The Right Direction by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Logo: David J. Martin
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IG: @bmastroianni
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