Paul Smith
Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt
Paul Smith's Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt is a long-sleeve, button-front shirt with a relaxed fit, made in Italy from a lightweight cotton-blend fabric. Key features include all-over tone-on-tone sun embroidery, a point collar, single-button barrel cuffs, a curved hem, and tortoise-shell buttons, with no chest pocket. The light-beige base and lightweight woven construction make it a summer-weight shirt suited for warm-weather wear.
- Color
- creamy desaturated yellow
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Relaxed-fit cotton-blend shirt featuring tone-on-tone embroidered sun motifs on a creamy yellow background, with tortoise shell buttons.
Tone-on-tone sun embroidery, relaxed fit, tortoise shell buttons, tonal embroidery, cotton-blend fabric.
- Color
- creamy desaturated yellow · yellow
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- casual, vacation, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- luxurious cotton-blend fabric
- relaxed fit
- tortoise shell buttons
- tonal embroidery
- made in Italy
- discreet overall pattern
- tone-on-tone embroidered sun motifs
- creamy desaturated yellow background
Product Insights
The Paul Smith Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt, priced at 495 CAD and currently out of stock, draws its recurring sun motif from the brand's 4,600-piece archive, offering a distinctive design exclusive to the label. Made in Italy from a cotton-polyamide blend (83% cotton, 17% polyamide) that provides a durability edge over polyester, it features tonal embroidery and tight stitching that resist fraying and mask wear over time, extending its wearable life compared to India-made Paul Smith shirts. The relaxed fit is roomier than their slim or tailored alternatives, but maintaining the embroidery requires washing inside out in cold water and air drying—a buyer tradeoff for the refined construction and longevity.
Verified claims
- Design
- 4,600-piece archive fuels recurring sun motif exclusive to Paul Smith.
- Materials
- 83% cotton, 17% polyamide provides durability edge over polyester.
- Value
- 129.95 CAD is the deepest discount among Paul Smith embroidered shirts.
- Quality
- Italian-made with tonal embroidery that masks wear over time.
- Fit
- Relaxed fit: roomier than Paul Smith's slim or tailored fits.
- Made in Italy
- Made in Italy, typically associated with more refined construction and embroidery precision than some India-made Paul Smith embroidered shirts, which can extend the shirt's wearable life.
- Price positioning
- Original $495 CAD price aligns with upper tier of Paul Smith embroidered shirting ($350–$825).
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and air dry to protect the embroidery.
- Durability
- Tonal threads disguise wear; Italian construction is typically associated with more refined embroidery precision that extends the shirt's wearable life.
- Embroidery subtlety
- The tone-on-tone sun embroidery reads as a quieter, more versatile expression of Paul Smith's whimsy and is easy to pair with solid trousers and understated jackets.
- Color in natural light
- In natural light, the creamy desaturated yellow reads as a pale, muted yellow—soft, off-white yellow with a subtle creamy tone—rather than a bright or warm yellow.
Product record
- Title
- Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt: Choose this if you want a subtle summer pattern: small tone-on-tone suns embroidered all over a creamy, desaturated yellow background on a relaxed-fit, long-sleeve button-up. It is made in Italy from a luxurious 83% cotton, 17% polyamide woven fabric that is lightweight with a matte finish and soft drape, finished with tortoise shell buttons, a point collar, single-button barrel cuffs, and a rounded hem, in sizes small through x-large. Note the lightweight fabric shows fine wrinkles and creasing, and there is no visible chest pocket.[1,2,3,4] | Embroidered Fish Pure Linen Shirt: Choose this if you want a lightweight, breathable 100% linen shirt described as perfect for summer, with Paul Smith's tone-on-tone embroidered fish motif on the chest and contrasting lilac cuff linings for a pastel accent. It has a regular fit, spread collar, rounded shirt-tail hem, and is made in India; note the embroidery appears on the front only, with the back panel and sleeves plain in the rear view, and the listed variant shown is size SMALL in Ecru/Linen.[5,6,7,8] | Embroidered Colours Flowy Twill Shirt: Choose this if you want a casual-fit, long-sleeve shirt in soft, light 100% cotton denim with a fun multicolored embroidered strip along the button tab. It offers deep pleating designed for enhanced movement, a rounded hem, buttoned patch pockets, and barrel cuffs, and comes in Blue in sizes 160, 165, 170, and 175. Note the retailer describes the material as denim while the page title calls it twill, so the exact framing may differ.[9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve button-up shirt in a light beige fabric with a repeated small sun-shaped embroidered motif, pointed collar, single front placket with visible buttons, no visible chest pocket, rounded hem and buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-fit button-up shirt with a pointed collar and a slightly curved, rounded hem visible at the front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over small repeating sun-shaped embroidered motif in a tone slightly darker than the base fabric, arranged in a tight grid across the visible shirt panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Placket and buttonsSingle front placket with visible vertically aligned round buttons; buttons appear darker brown and glossy compared with the fabric.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar detailPointed, standard shirt collar with top button left undone; collar interior shows same patterned fabric.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - CuffsSingle-button barrel cuffs made from the same patterned fabric; right cuff visible and fastened.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Pocket absenceNo chest pocket is visible on the front panel of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Material textureSmooth woven fabric with visible fine embroidery stitches forming the motif; fabric appears lightweight and slightly matte.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Modelled studio shot cropped at mid-thigh with a plain light gray background, even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model left hand and partial lower face visible.
- Shot compositionStudio portrait framing showing the shirt worn by a model from upper thighs to just above the nose; centered product framing.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Model detailsMale model wearing the shirt with the left hand partially in a pocket and right hand visible at the image lower right; lower part of model face and neck visible, head slightly turned to model left.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the collar and slight shadowing on the left side of the shirt indicating a light source from camera right.
Colors
light beige· main fabric#CAB693warm beige (darker)· embroidery motif#C2AC84dark brown· buttons- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-fit button-up shirt with a pointed collar and a slightly curved, rounded hem visible at the front.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the shirt front and collar showing a point collar, button placket, small embroidered sun motifs across the visible fabric, and two visible buttons; top buttonhole is undone.
- Collar shapeClassic point collar with visible topstitching; collar points are moderately long and lie flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketCenter front placket with visible single row of buttons; top buttonhole is open showing inner placket edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.66 (high) - ButtonsTwo visible round buttons with a glossy, slightly translucent brown-amber appearance; one at the chest and one nearer the hem of the visible area.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.39 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Embroidered patternAll-over small sun motifs embroidered tone-on-tone across the visible fabric; motifs are regularly spaced and slightly raised above the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a slightly matte finish and fine surface wrinkles near the placket and chest.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Image shows a cropped model upper torso and neck against a neutral light background; soft even studio lighting with minimal shadows; a small hoop earring is visible on the model's left ear.
- Model crop and poseCropped view showing model jawline, lower face and neck with the shirt collar; head turned slightly to the model's left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - EarringSmall silver hoop earring visible on the left ear.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.05 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and slight shadowing under the jaw and collar.
Colors
light tan beige· shirt fabric#CDBC9Bmuted beige embroidery· embroidered suns#CCBA94amber-brown· buttons#81653D- Collar shapeClassic point collar with visible topstitching; collar points are moderately long and lie flat against the chest.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve beige button shirt with a rounded hem, single-button cuffs, a back yoke seam, and a small tone-on-tone repeated embroidered sun motif across the fabric.
- View and silhouetteRear view of a relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt showing full back, upper sleeves, and curved hem that extends below the hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.86 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.11 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - CollarLow stand collar visible from rear with a narrow topstitch along the edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem shapeCurved shirt hem with visible topstitching following the curve.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Cuffs and buttonsSingle-button barrel cuffs with a visible dark round button on the right cuff and matching button detail on the left cuff.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - All-over embroidered motifSmall repeated tone-on-tone embroidered sun motif arranged in a regular all-over pattern covering the shirt body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric textureMatte woven fabric with light creasing and soft drape visible across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadow; model hands and neck visible.
- Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a seamless light gray background producing soft, minimal shadows.
- Model presencePartial mannequin or model visible from the neck down to mid-thigh; right hand and left hand slightly visible at the hem.
3 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Crop and framingImage framed to show full back of shirt with slight head crop at the top edge and visible lower body trousers below the hem.
Colors
warm beige· shirt base#CAB48Cmuted golden beige· embroidered motif#C2AC84dark brown· cuff buttons#72554A- View and silhouetteRear view of a relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt showing full back, upper sleeves, and curved hem that extends below the hips.
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Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4601406 | Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt - Small | CA$129.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4601407 | Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt - Medium | CA$129.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4601408 | Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt - Large | CA$129.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4601409 | Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt - X-Large | CA$129.95CA$495.00 | Out of Stock |