Paul Smith
Embroidered Colours Flowy Twill Shirt
This Paul Smith long-sleeve shirt, crafted from soft medium-blue cotton twill, features a spread collar, buttoned patch pockets, and a colorful embroidered strip along the placket with a hanging tassel. It has a casual fit, deep pleating for movement, a center back pleat, rounded edging, and barrel cuffs with button closures. Constructed from 100% cotton, the shirt offers a lightweight and breathable option for everyday wear.
- Color
- medium-blue denim
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
This Paul Smith shirt crafted from supple medium-blue denim provides a soft, comfortable fit and will add a fun touch to your outfits thanks to its colourful stripes along the button tab.
Buttoned patch pockets, deep pleating for enhanced movement, rounded edging, flowy twill fabric.
- Color
- medium-blue denim · blue
- Material
- 100% cotton denim
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft and light 100% cotton denim
- casual fit
- buttoned patch pockets
- deep pleating for enhanced movement
- rounded edging
- colourful stripes along button tab
- flowy twill fabric
- supple medium-blue denim
- classic shirt silhouette with playful details
Product Insights
The Embroidered Colours Flowy Twill Shirt by Paul Smith ($525 CAD, in stock) uses colorful embroidered stripes on the button tab—not printed—to align with the embellished denim trend. Its medium-weight opaque cotton denim, reinforced with back pleating, keeps embroidery visible when worn untucked or without an undershirt, creating a flowy silhouette that diverges from tailored shirts. Suitable for fall and winter as a lightweight layer or under wool, but hot washing can shrink the fabric, altering weight and drape, and medium heat ironing protects the embroidery. Best for straight body types; smaller frames need slim bottoms. Styling with black or dark rinse jeans provides contrast, while tucking into satin trousers elevates for evening. The embroidered placket defines it as a statement piece in the embellished denim trend.
Verified claims
- Embroidery construction
- Colorful stripes along the button tab are embroidered, not printed.
- Fashion relevance
- Embroidered detail places this shirt in the current embellished denim statement trend.
- Embroidery visibility
- Back pleating and opaque cotton keep embroidery visible untucked or without undershirt.
- Fabric weight
- Medium-weight 8-10 oz cotton denim, opaque without undershirt.
- Seasonal use
- Suitable for fall and winter as lightweight jacket or under wool overshirt.
- Drape
- Medium-weight denim creates flowy silhouette and supports embroidery without puckering.
- Care
- Hot washing can shrink cotton denim, affecting weight and drape.
- Body types
- Best for straight body types; smaller frames need slim bottoms.
- Ironing
- Iron on medium heat to protect the embroidered stripe from damage.
- Black denim pairing
- Black jeans create contrast that highlights the multicolor embroidered placket.
- Denim mixing
- Pair with black or dark rinse jeans for contrast against blue denim.
- Layering
- Medium-weight denim works as a lightweight jacket in fall or winter.
- Styling
- Style for evening by tucking into satin trousers or half-tucking with a belt.
- Contrast pairing
- Medium‑blue denim pairs with black evening separates for contrast.
- Statement piece
- Embroidered placket makes this a statement piece in the embellished denim trend.
- Design philosophy
- The flowy untucked silhouette contrasts with traditional tailored shirts.
- Trend position
- Embroidered button tab places shirt in the embellished denim trend.
Product record
- Title
- Embroidered Colours Flowy Twill Shirt
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 525 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Ways to style this colourful denim shirt
- Stridewise's advice to mix black and blue denims when wearing a denim shirt with jeans applies here perfectly — pair this medium-blue shirt with black or dark raw denim to avoid a saturated blue-on-blue block, creating contrast that makes the embroidered placket pop.
- The embroidered detail and soft drape allow the shirt to be elevated beyond casual — tuck it into tailored wool trousers, add a belt and loafers, and treat it like a blouse, as Jena Green suggests for embellished denim, to create a smart-casual evening look that surprises with colour.
- Jena Green notes that embellished denim shirts have evolved from basic layering pieces to full-on statement items, which means Paul Smith's embroidered button tab is not just a novelty but part of a broader fashion shift — investing in it now secures a piece that feels current yet enduring.
- Denim's heavier twill weave makes this shirt excel in fall and winter, worn open as a lightweight jacket over a grey hoodie or buttoned beneath a wool overshirt; Stridewise underscores that denim shirts add style and warmth precisely when lighter shirting falls short.
- The deep back pleating and rounded hem, built into the shirt for movement, produce a drape that's inherently relaxed — wear it untucked over straight-leg trousers or cinched with a belt for a half-tuck that shows off the embroidery, echoing the nonchalant elegance of Paul Smith's signature styling.
- Pairing the shirt with chinos and leather boots, as Stridewise recommends for denim shirts, creates a rugged, grounded outfit that lets the playful embroidery read as a controlled twist rather than a wild card — the robust fabric keeps the look masculine and easy.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve blue twill/chambray shirt on a model, with a centered button placket, visible multicolor stitched/beaded vertical detail at the upper placket, rolled cuffs showing a lighter inner fabric, and brown round buttons down the front.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve button-up shirt with a pointed collar, full-length front placket, and a slightly rounded hem with a small center front split.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Fabric appearanceMedium blue twill or chambray texture with subtle vertical weave variation visible across the torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Collar and necklinePointed spread collar with top button area open and collar points lying flat.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.02 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high) - Front placket detailNarrow vertical multicolor stitched or beaded strip running along the inner edge of the placket near the top buttons, composed of distinct short color blocks.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.14 · w 0.04 · h 0.18 (high) - ButtonsRound brown buttons spaced down the placket; each button contrasts slightly with the blue fabric.
3 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.23 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.48 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.48 · y 0.71 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Cuff detailSleeves rolled once to reveal a lighter, heathered inner fabric on the cuff turn; roll is loose and casual.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the shirt from the waist up against a plain light background; model's hands are in pants pockets and lighting is even with soft shadows.
- Model and stylingMale model shown from head to upper thighs wearing the shirt with hands in front pockets of tan pants; shirt worn untucked.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain evenly lit light gray to white studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image with visible fabric texture and no motion blur.
- PropTan pants visible and worn by the model; not part of the shirt product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
medium denim blue· shirt body#4C6C8Aturquoise· placket stitched/beaded stripe - turquoise blocksbright yellow· placket stitched/beaded stripe - yellow blocksred· placket stitched/beaded stripe - red blocksblack· placket stitched/beaded stripe - black blockswhite· placket stitched/beaded stripe - white blocksgreen· placket stitched/beaded stripe - green blockslight pink· placket stitched/beaded stripe - pink tipwarm brown· buttons- Overall shapeLong-sleeve button-up shirt with a pointed collar, full-length front placket, and a slightly rounded hem with a small center front split.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the shirt front showing a blue twill fabric with a spread collar, visible placket, round dark buttons, and a narrow multicolored embroidered strip running along the inner placket and extending as a short hanging tassel.
- Fabric material and textureMedium-blue twill fabric with visible diagonal weave texture and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar styleSpread shirt collar with visible topstitching and a soft roll where it meets the neckline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high) - Placket and openingCenter front placket with top button area open, placket edges sitting slightly apart revealing inner placket detail.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.64 (high) - ButtonsRound, dark-colored buttons with a slightly glossy finish; visible at the chest and near the collar.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.44 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.20 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium) - Embroidered inner-placket stripNarrow embroidered strip running vertically along the inner placket, visible as a short hanging tassel composed of distinct color-segmented thread sections.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.24 · w 0.02 · h 0.46 (high) - Embroidered strip color segmentsSegmented thread colors visible in the hanging tassel include turquoise, black, red, yellow, white, green, and pink in stacked short bands.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.36 · w 0.03 · h 0.28 (high) - Seam and topstitchingVisible single-line topstitching along the collar edge and placket seam matching the fabric color.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Image is a cropped studio portrait showing the model's neck and lower face on a neutral light background with soft even lighting and minimal shadows. Framing focuses on the upper torso and shirt details.
- Model presenceRight-side profile of a model's lower face, jaw, and neck visible; head cropped at ear and above.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.00 · w 0.62 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light background with soft studio lighting producing minimal shadows and consistent color rendering.
- Shot compositionClose-up crop centered on the shirt placket and collar, upper torso fills the frame.
Colors
medium denim blue· main fabric#4D7392dark brown· buttons#452B23turquoise· embroidered strip - turquoise segmentblack· embroidered strip - black segmentbright red· embroidered strip - red segmentsunny yellow· embroidered strip - yellow segmentwhite· embroidered strip - white segmentemerald green· embroidered strip - green segment#435C73bubblegum pink· embroidered strip - pink tip- Fabric material and textureMedium-blue twill fabric with visible diagonal weave texture and a matte finish.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve blue twill shirt on a model, showing the back yoke, center back pleat, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a curved hem.
- Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the collar, visible as a stitch line.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (high) - Center back pleatSingle vertical box pleat centered on the back extending from the yoke toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.14 · w 0.14 · h 0.68 (high) - Collar backFolded shirt collar seen from the rear with topstitched edge.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with slight natural wrinkles and seam lines visible along the sleeve length toward the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.64 (high) - Buttoned cuffsBarrel cuffs visible at each wrist with a button placket; cuff shape is rounded at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.68 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Curved hemShirt hem curves down at the sides and is slightly longer at the back center with visible hem stitching.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Fabric textureMedium-weight twill weave with visible diagonal grain and a slightly heathered appearance.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-angled product shot on a model against a plain light background, hands clasped behind the back, soft even lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionRear-facing model cropped at mid-thigh showing the shirt back and part of trousers; model's hands are clasped behind the lower back.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.06 · w 0.96 · h 0.92 (high) - BackgroundEven neutral light background with no visible props or packaging.
- Model handsModel's hands clasped together behind the back, showing skin tone and visible fingernails.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with faint shadows visible beneath the arms and along natural folds of the shirt.
Colors
medium denim blue· shirt body#4C6A85- Back yoke seamHorizontal yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the collar, visible as a stitch line.
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Q&A
4 answered- Are the colorful stripes along the button tab embroidered or printed?
- The colorful stripes along the button tab are embroidered, as indicated by the product name 'Embroidered Colours Flowy Twill Shirt'.
- What is the fabric weight and opacity? Can it be worn without an undershirt?
- The fabric is a 100% cotton denim, which is typically medium-weight (around 8-10 oz) and opaque enough to be worn without an undershirt, though personal preference may vary.
- What are the recommended care instructions (machine wash, tumble dry, iron)? Will the denim shrink?
- Care instructions are not provided in the listing. For 100% cotton denim, we generally recommend machine washing cold, tumble drying low or line drying, and ironing on medium heat. Cotton can shrink when exposed to high heat, so washing in cold water and avoiding high dryer heat helps minimize shrinkage.
- Is the deep pleating only at the back or also on the sleeves, and how does it affect the shirt's shape when tucked in or untucked?
- The deep pleating is described generically for 'enhanced movement' without specifying location, but it is typically found on the back (yoke area) of the shirt. This design adds fullness, making the shirt drape more loosely when untucked and providing ease of motion when tucked in.