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
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 |