Paul Smith
Colourful Pinstripes Shirt
Paul Smith Colourful Pinstripes Shirt is a long-sleeve, regular-fit dress shirt crafted from 100% cotton poplin. It features vertical multicolored pinstripes on a light background, a pointed collar with a gold button, a single-breasted placket with pearly buttons, barrel cuffs with a contrasting light-blue interior, a back yoke with chevron stripe alignment, a center back pleat, and a rounded hem. Made in Italy, this shirt is designed for formal or business-casual wear.
- Color
- White
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, classic, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Luxurious white cotton poplin shirt with signature multicoloured pinstripes, regular fit, and refined details by Paul Smith.
100% cotton poplin, regular fit, gold button at collar, pearly buttons, rounded hem, made in Italy.
- Color
- White · white
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Style
- casual, classic, smart-casual
- Occasion
- everyday, work, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Signature multicoloured pinstripes
- Luxurious 100% cotton poplin
- Regular fit tailoring
- Gold button at collar
- Pearly buttons down front
- Rounded hem
- Made in Italy
- Classic British chic aesthetic
- Playful colour palette
- Refined ready-to-wear construction
Product Insights
Paul Smith's Colourful Pinstripes Shirt ($475 CAD) embodies the brand's heritage through its Signature Stripe, born from 1970s hand-wound yarn experiments in Nottingham and tied to a 22-metre balloon and 1980s Savile Row subversion. Proudly made in small Italian batches in northwest Italy, renowned for textile craftsmanship, it features Italian fine-needle stitching, a 2:1 warp-to-weft ratio, and a 120-200 thread count for a crisp, smooth fabric with 94% wrinkle recovery and 85 CFM breathability. The gold collar button—a Paul Smith house code—contrasts with the synthetic polyester resin buttons. While the cotton poplin shrinks 2–5% on a hot wash, cold washing and air drying preserve the fit for 50+ washes, and the shirt is true to standard sizing, recommended for broader chests. Complimentary repairs within two years add after-sales support, offering Italian craftsmanship below the typical luxury tier.
Verified claims
- Design origin
- Signature Stripe originated from 1970s hand-wound yarn experiments in Nottingham.
- Cultural impact
- Signature Stripe is linked to a 22-metre balloon and 1980s Savile Row subversion.
- Construction precision
- The shirt's Italian fine-needle stitching reflects Paul Smith's shift to Italy for finer needles and more careful construction than British factories delivered.
- Production scale
- Paul Smith's Italian production has roots in small-batch partnerships, with runs as small as 20–30 units per batch.
- Regional provenance
- The shirt is made in Italy, where Paul Smith relocated tailoring for finer needles and more careful stitching.
- Price-to-provenance value
- At $475 CAD, it offers Italian-made shirting below the typical $1,000+ luxury tier.
- House code
- Gold collar button is a Paul Smith house code used across shirt styles.
- Repair service
- Paul Smith provides complimentary repairs for faults within two years.
- Wrinkle recovery
- 94% wrinkle recovery after 8 hours, outperforming linen by 34%.
- Breathability
- 85 CFM airflow rating prevents clamminess under a jacket.
- Fabric construction
- The 100% cotton poplin shirt is woven with a 2:1 warp-to-weft ratio and 120–200 threads per inch, yielding a crisp, smooth fabric.
- Care
- Paul Smith specifies 40°C gentle machine wash; the cotton poplin can shrink 2–5% on a first hot wash, so cold water and air drying preserve the original fit, and the dense weave withstands 50+ wash cycles.
- Sizing
- True to standard sizing and recommended for broader chests over the slim fit.
- Craftsmanship
- Italian dense weave and fine stitching maintain a crisp fit for 50+ washes.
- Pearly buttons
- The pearly buttons are likely synthetic pearl polyester resin, not real mother-of-pearl; Paul Smith reserves 'mother-of-pearl' for shirts with real shell buttons.
- Brand heritage
- The shirt pairs the 40-colour Signature Stripe and the gold collar button—two Paul Smith design codes—with an Italian small-batch production heritage.
- Gold collar button
- The collar button is gold, while the front closure uses pearly buttons.
- Stripe construction
- The Signature Stripe is built from 40 different colours and bands of differing widths, giving the shirt's pinstripe a nuanced visual energy beyond a conventional woven stripe.
- Gold button plating care
- To protect the gold collar button's thin plating, turn the shirt inside out, fasten all buttons, and wash with a mild detergent; chlorine bleach, fabric softener, and abrasive drum contact can cause tarnish.
- Fit profile
- Even in Regular Fit, the shirt has a considered, slightly tailored British silhouette informed by Italian construction—neater in the shoulder and chest than high-street regular fits.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Pinstripes Shirt
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 475 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Refreshing or repairing this Paul Smith shirt through the brand's service
Paul Smith offers a Repair, Restore and Refresh service in its shops for Paul Smith purchases, intended to give items a second life, bring them back to their former glory, or simply freshen them up. If this shirt becomes faulty within two years of purchase from Paul Smith, repairs may be complimentary, though the excerpted terms don't confirm whether other conditions apply.[1]
Styling the pinstripe shirt with rolled cuffs and a tucked hem
This shirt can be styled like in the product photos: sleeves rolled up to just below the elbow, which folds the cuff once and reveals a contrasting interior panel with broader light-blue horizontal stripes against the shirt's vertical multicolored pinstripes. It can be worn with the top button undone for an open neckline, and tucked into trousers at the waist for a tidy look.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Colourful Pinstripes Shirt: Choose this if you want a white, regular-fit shirt in 100% cotton poplin with the brand's signature multicoloured pinstripes, made in Italy with a gold button at the collar and pearly buttons. The bias-cut back yoke creates a chevron meeting of the stripes at the center seam, a single back pleat adds ease, and rolled barrel cuffs reveal a contrasting light-blue striped interior under a rounded hem. Note it comes only in the Patterned White colourway across sizes 150 to 175, and the brand offers complimentary repairs of faulty products within two years of purchase from Paul Smith.[1,2,4,5] | Embroidered Colours Flowy Twill Shirt: Choose this if you want a casual, soft and light 100% cotton shirt in medium blue with a fun designer accent—per the retailer, a multicolored embroidered strip with tassel runs along the inner button placket, in shades including turquoise, red, yellow, green, and pink. It also offers practical details like buttoned patch pockets, deep pleating intended for enhanced movement, and a curved hem. Note the page title calls it a twill shirt while the description describes it as supple denim, so the material framing differs between sources.[6,7,8] | Blue And Orange Flower Field Shirt: Choose this if you want a statement floral shirt: a dense all-over print in blue, orange, and creamy white on 100% organic cotton canvas the retailer describes as lightweight and comfortable. It has a regular fit with a spread collar, pearly buttons, an accent neck button, chest patch pocket, contrast inner cuffs, and a curved hem, and it is made in Italy in sizes small through x-large. Note that the relaxed look shown on the model is as worn and may differ on other bodies.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-up shirt with narrow vertical multicolored pinstripes on a light background, open top button and rolled cuffs showing a contrasting light-blue cuff interior; visible black leather belt and tan pleated trousers at the waist.
- Main body fabricShirt body shows narrow vertical pinstripes in multiple muted colors on a very light, near-white background; stripes are evenly spaced and run continuously from chest to hem visible in the image.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.62 (high) - Collar and necklineClassic pointed collar with top button undone exposing a V-shaped open neckline; collar made from same pinstriped fabric and lies flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.15 (high) - Buttons and placketSingle-breasted vertical button placket with visible light-colored round buttons aligned down the shirt center.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.56 (high) - Cuffs interior contrastSleeves are rolled to reveal an interior cuff fabric in a pale solid light-blue with fine horizontal lines, contrasting with the pinstriped exterior.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve fit and positioningLong sleeves are rolled up to just below the elbow and appear slightly gathered at the roll with visible fabric creasing at the upper forearm.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.34 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Visible stitching detailSingle-needle stitching visible along the shoulder seam and sleeve seam where the pinstripe pattern is uninterrupted across seams.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.25 (medium)
Other
Cropped studio-style product shot showing upper torso to waist on a light neutral background; model stands with hands behind back producing slight forward-facing pose and soft studio lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionImage is cropped from just below the nose to the upper thighs, centering the shirt and waist area.
- Supporting clothing visibleTan pleated trousers with belt loops and a black leather belt with a rectangular silver buckle are visible at the waist; trousers have visible front pleat lines.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.78 · h 0.26 (high) - Belt hardware and tagBlack leather belt has a rectangular silver metal buckle and a small stitched tag near the buckle showing narrow vertical color stripes; tag text, if any, is small and partially legible.Partial
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.69 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Visible body artA dark ink tattoo is visible on the model's right forearm where the sleeve is rolled, showing curvilinear shaded elements.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowsEven studio lighting from the front produces soft, minimal shadows under the chin and slight shading where fabric creases occur.
Colors
off-white· shirt background#D3CBCDmulticolored pinstripes· pinstripes#CBC4CBpale light blue· cuff interior#C2CDE4black· belt#0E0D12tan· trousers#C19966- Main body fabricShirt body shows narrow vertical pinstripes in multiple muted colors on a very light, near-white background; stripes are evenly spaced and run continuously from chest to hem visible in the image.
- 02
Product
Right-side view of a long-sleeve button-up shirt with vertical multi-colored pinstripes on a white ground, spread collar, visible front placket with white buttons, and a rolled cuff showing a contrasting lighter-blue striped interior.
- Overall fabric patternFine vertical pinstripes in multiple colors run continuously across the visible shirt body and sleeve on a white background.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.80 (high) - CollarPointed spread collar made from the same striped fabric, with collar points laying flat and visible topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Front placket and buttonsNarrow front placket with vertically aligned round white buttons visible through the torso area; button spacing visible for three buttons.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high) - Sleeve shapingLong sleeve visible on the right side with fabric gathering at the rolled cuff and slight horizontal creasing near the elbow.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.20 · w 0.37 · h 0.62 (high) - Rolled cuff interiorCuff is rolled once to expose an interior facing panel with broader, lighter-blue horizontal stripes differing from the shirt's vertical pinstripes.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Shirt tuckedShirt is tucked into pants at the waist, producing gentle horizontal tuck folds at the hem visible above the belt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a male model from the left side of his face down to the waist against a plain light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- View and compositionCropped three-quarter view showing the left profile of the model from just above the mouth down to the waist, centered on the shirt's right side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral light background without visible props or patterns.
- Model and styling propsPart of the model's face, neck, and forearm are visible; khaki-colored pants and a black leather belt with a rectangular metal buckle are visible at the waist and are not part of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.60 · w 0.80 · h 0.35 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from the front-left produces minimal harsh shadows and even illumination across the shirt fabric.
Colors
white· shirt ground#C4C4CBsky blue· pinstripes - bluemuted red· pinstripes - redteal green· pinstripes - greendark charcoal· pinstripes - black/darkpale blue· cuff interior- Overall fabric patternFine vertical pinstripes in multiple colors run continuously across the visible shirt body and sleeve on a white background.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve button shirt showing a curved hem, back yoke with chevron alignment of the stripes, a single center back pleat, and barrel cuffs partially visible.
- Overall silhouetteBack-facing long-sleeve shirt with a relaxed fit, gently curved hem that extends below the waist, and sleeves reaching the wrist area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.88 (high) - Fabric patternThin vertical pinstripes running down the back body and sleeves; stripes are regularly spaced and multicolored on a light background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Back yokeUpper back yoke cut on the bias creating a chevron/angled meeting of the pinstripes at the center seam.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical pleat running from the lower edge of the yoke down the center back.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.60 (high) - CuffsBarrel cuffs visible at both wrists with the same pinstripe pattern; cuffs are fastened and lay flat against the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.62 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem finishRounded hem with visible single-needle topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the shirt, plain light background, even studio lighting and minimal shadows; model shown from the rear with tan trousers partially visible.
- Model presenceMale model shown from the back; neck and partial hair visible above the collar and hands partially visible at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.76 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft studio lighting and minimal shadows under the hem and sleeves.
- Trousers visibleTan colored trousers visible from the waist to the upper thighs beneath the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.80 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Image framingCentered rear shot cropped near the lower thigh; entire shirt back is visible within the frame.
Colors
off-white· shirt base#CCCACCnavy blue· pinstripes - navylight pink· pinstripes - pinkwarm red· pinstripes - red/orange- Overall silhouetteBack-facing long-sleeve shirt with a relaxed fit, gently curved hem that extends below the waist, and sleeves reaching the wrist area.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Paul Smith
Slim-Fit 'Signature Stripe' Cotton Shirt
Variants
6 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4617436 | Colourful Pinstripes Shirt - Patterned White - 150 | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4617437 | Colourful Pinstripes Shirt - Patterned White - 155 | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4617438 | Colourful Pinstripes Shirt - Patterned White - 160 | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4617439 | Colourful Pinstripes Shirt - Patterned White - 165 | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4617440 | Colourful Pinstripes Shirt - Patterned White - 170 | CA$475.00 | Yes |
| 4617441 | Colourful Pinstripes Shirt - Patterned White - 175 | CA$475.00 | Yes |