
Paul Smith
Embroidered Fish Pure Linen Shirt
This is a long-sleeve button-up men's shirt from the Paul Smith brand, crafted from 100% lightweight linen in a peach tone. It features tone-on-tone embroidered fish motifs on the front, a spread collar, contrasting lilac cuff lining, and a regular fit with a rounded hem. Designed for warm-weather wear, it serves as a summer shirt suitable for business-casual or smart-casual occasions.
- Color
- Peach
- Material
- Pure Linen
- Gender
- male
- Style
- classic, casual, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight linen shirt with tone-on-tone fish embroidery and contrasting lilac cuffs, embodying Paul Smith's playful classic style.
Tone-on-tone embroidery, contrasting lilac cuffs, regular fit, accent button at neck, breathable linen fabric.
- Color
- Peach · orange
- Material
- Pure Linen
- Style
- classic, casual, smart-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight and breathable pure linen fabric
- Tone-on-tone embroidered fish motif with veiled tails
- Contrasting lilac cuffs
- Regular fit silhouette
- Accent button at collar
- Embroidery applique on front
- Contrasting cuff lining
- Made in India
- Paul Smith designer label
- Structured yet lightweight construction
- Pastel peach base color
- Suitable for summer wear
Product Insights
Paul Smith's Embroidered Fish Pure Linen Shirt, priced at 425 CAD but available at 58% off for 179.95 CAD, offers a design story rooted in Nile-inspired fish motifs and the brand's signature hidden lilac cuff lining, typically found on higher-price shirts. The tone-on-tone peach and lilac embroidery aligns with the seasonal faded rose and lavender palette, with reviews confirming color accuracy. However, this limited seasonal piece is only in size SMALL and requires dry cleaning, presenting a trade-off between value and care.
Verified claims
- Value
- At $179.95 CAD (58% off), this shirt costs less than Paul Smith's basic linen and a third of his other embroidered linens.
- Quality grade
- Rated B-/C+ at retail, the sale price puts this shirt's value on par with Thomas Pink or Eton.
- Hidden detail
- Includes the brand's signature 'hidden detail' — lilac cuff lining — often reserved for higher-price shirts.
- Motif inspiration
- Fish motif inspired by the Nile from a felucca and a fan's painted sculptures.
- Design execution
- Tone-on-tone fish embroidery in peach and lilac—a muted version of the season's hand-drawn prints.
- Cuff detail
- Lilac cuff lining is a Paul Smith signature: hidden detail that reveals on movement.
- Seasonal availability
- Limited seasonal piece; only size SMALL remains in stock at the primary retailer.
- Brand signature
- Hidden lilac cuff is Paul Smith's brand signature, revealed on movement.
- Color design
- Peach and lilac pairing echoes the faded rose and lavender seasonal palette.
- Care
- Dry cleaning required to maintain the lilac cuff and embroidery.
- Seasonal palette
- Peach body and lilac cuffs align with SS26's 'faded rose and lavender' palette.
- Color nuance
- Listed as Ecru/Linen but actual warm peach with rosy pinkish beige undertones.
- Color accuracy
- Customer reviews of similar Paul Smith pieces confirm colors match product images.
- Appearance
- Tone-on-tone embroidery subtly presents the season's flagship fish motif.
- Design story
- Fish motif stems from designer's personal travel and a Japanese fan's sculptures.
- Sizing
- Only size SMALL in stock; estimated chest 38 in, length 29 in.
- Design details
- Tone-on-tone fish embroidery with hidden lilac cuff lining.
Product record
- Title
- Embroidered Fish Pure Linen Shirt
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 425 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-up linen shirt on a model showing embroidered fish motifs on the chest, a center button placket with visible round buttons, a spread collar, turned cuffs with contrasting lining, and a rounded hem with a small center front split.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, tailored button-up shirt shown on a model from mid-thigh up with a relaxed but slightly fitted front; hem is rounded with a small center front split.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.10 · w 0.84 · h 0.80 (high) - Fabric textureVisible plain-woven linen texture with slight natural slub and matte finish across the shirt body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarSpread point collar with moderate width points and visible topstitch around the edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Button placket and buttonsCentered front placket with visible round cream/pearl buttons sewn at regular spacing; placket is narrow and lies flat.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.72 (high) - Embroidered chest motif - leftDecorative embroidered fish motif positioned on the wearer left upper chest composed of stitched outlines and cutwork/detailing.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Embroidered chest motif - rightMatching decorative embroidered fish motif positioned on the wearer right chest, mirrored placement lower than left motif.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Cuffs and contrast liningSleeves end in single cuffs that are turned once to reveal a contrasting lilac/pale purple lining on both cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.72 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem detailFront hem is rounded with a small V-shaped center front split where the two shirt fronts part slightly.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible seams and constructionShoulder seam and sleeve set-in seams visible; single-needle topstitching visible along placket and collar edges.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light gray background showing the model cropped from the mouth to mid-thigh, hands in pockets, even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Background and compositionPlain light gray seamless background with the model centered in frame; image crops model above the mouth and below mid-thigh.
- Model pose and handsModel stands with hands in trouser pockets, causing slight sleeve bunching at the wrist and natural front drape of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting from front-left producing soft shadows under the collar and slight shading along the shirt folds.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (medium) - Image qualityHigh-resolution retail photograph with sharp focus on shirt details and embroidery; no visible motion blur or noise.
Colors
light tan· shirt body#DAA575golden tan· embroidery#C28D5Clilac· cuff liningcream· buttons- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, tailored button-up shirt shown on a model from mid-thigh up with a relaxed but slightly fitted front; hem is rounded with a small center front split.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the shirt's upper torso showing a pointed shirt collar, front button placket with three visible buttons, visible shoulder seam and right sleeve, and a partially visible embroidered fish/leaf motif on the left chest; linen weave texture is visible.
- CollarPointed classic shirt collar made from the same fabric as the body, lying flat with visible topstitching along the edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high) - Front button placketCentral front placket with three visible round buttons; buttons are light and slightly reflective against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric texturePlain-woven linen texture visible across the shirt surface, showing fine slub lines and a matte finish.
- Shoulder and sleeveRight shoulder seam visible with a set-in sleeve; sleeve appears long and cut from the same fabric with a smooth surface.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.22 · w 0.38 · h 0.56 (high) - Embroidered motifPartial embroidered decorative motif on the left chest resembling stylized fish fins or leaves with cutwork holes and dense satin stitching in a slightly darker thread.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Buttons material appearanceButtons appear to be pearlescent or light plastic with a subtle shine and two or more sewn holes visible on the nearest button.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.27 · y 0.54 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible garment seamsTopstitched shoulder seam and a faint stitch line along the collar stand and placket are clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio-style crop showing a model wearing the shirt against a plain light grey background; partial face and neck visible; soft even lighting with mild shadowing on the left side of the model.
- Model croppingImage shows the model from just below the nose to mid-torso; mouth, chin, neck and ear edges are visible but eyes and forehead are cropped out.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high) - BackgroundPlain neutral light grey background with no visible props or patterns.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused studio lighting from the front-right producing gentle shadows along the left side of the model and subtle highlights on the buttons and fabric texture.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric and embroidery with high detail; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
warm tan· shirt body#D4A275golden brown· embroidery#E4BC93pearl white· buttons- CollarPointed classic shirt collar made from the same fabric as the body, lying flat with visible topstitching along the edge.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve linen shirt on a model showing back yoke seam, straight back panel, shirt-tail curved hem, single-button cuffs, and visible woven linen texture.
- overall silhouetteRear-facing long-sleeve shirt on a model, relaxed fit with a slightly curved shirt-tail hem that falls below the waistline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.88 (high) - fabric textureVisible medium-weave linen texture with subtle irregular slubs and a matte finish across the entire back panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.66 · h 0.72 (high) - back yoke seamHorizontal back yoke seam runs across the upper back just below the collar, forming a single continuous yoke piece.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.06 (high) - collarClassic shirt collar visible from the rear, short stand and outer collar band lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - sleeve constructionSet-in sleeves with visible shoulder seam; sleeves fall straight to single-button barrel cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.64 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.66 (high) - cuff detailSingle-button cuff with a visible dark circular button on the right cuff and a stitched angled placket on the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.77 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.68 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (medium) - hem shapeCurved hem with a pronounced scooped side seam and longer center-back drop consistent with a shirt-tail hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.66 · h 0.22 (high) - visible stitchingSingle-needle topstitching visible along the yoke seam, shoulder seams, and cuff edges in matching thread color.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (medium) - no visible embroidery on backBack panel and sleeves show no embroidered motifs or printed graphics in this view.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph showing a model from behind against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- model presencePart of a model's head, neck, hands, and trousers are visible; shirt is worn by a person rather than shown flat.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.82 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high) - background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting producing minimal harsh shadows and slight falloff on the left side of the shirt.
- crop and framingImage framed to show the full back of the shirt from the collar to just below the hem; slight right-side margin includes model hand.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (medium)
Colors
pale peach beige· fabric#EBBB8Cdark brown· cuff button- overall silhouetteRear-facing long-sleeve shirt on a model, relaxed fit with a slightly curved shirt-tail hem that falls below the waistline.