Does this shirt have a slim fit or a more relaxed cut, and what are the actual chest measurements for size X-Large?

This shirt has a regular fit, not slim or overly relaxed. We don't have exact chest measurements for size X-Large in the product data, but typical PS Paul Smith size charts for similar shirts suggest a chest of around 44-46 inches for X-Large. For precise measurements, we recommend referring to the brand's size guide or contacting customer service.

Is this poplin shirt machine washable, and does it require special care to prevent shrinkage?

We recommend machine washing this poplin shirt in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low to minimize shrinkage. As with most 100% cotton garments, some shrinkage may occur, so air drying is also a good option. The product does not specify special care instructions, but these general guidelines should help maintain the shirt's shape.

How opaque is the white base fabric? Can the pattern be seen through when worn against the skin?

The white base fabric of this poplin shirt is likely somewhat opaque but may be slightly sheer under bright light, especially against bare skin. Typical cotton poplin of this weight (around 3-4 oz) offers moderate opacity. Wearing a white undershirt would ensure no see-through issues.

How does the printed pattern hold up after multiple washes? Does it fade or crack?

The printed pattern should hold up well with proper care, as PS Paul Smith uses quality printing techniques. To prevent fading or cracking, we recommend washing inside out in cold water and avoiding bleach or harsh detergents. With gentle care, the pattern should maintain its vibrancy for many washes.

How prone is this poplin shirt to wrinkling, and is it suitable for travel without ironing?

Cotton poplin is prone to wrinkling, so this shirt will likely require ironing after washing or packing. For travel, we recommend packing it in a garment bag and hanging it upon arrival to reduce creases. A travel steamer can also help freshen it up without full ironing, but it is not wrinkle-resistant.

PS Paul Smith

Windswept Flowers Poplin Shirt

CA$99.95CA$225.00-56%

In Stock

This is a men's long-sleeve button-up shirt from Paul Smith, made from 100% cotton poplin with a regular fit and an allover small floral print in navy on a light cream base. It features a pointed collar, single-button barrel cuffs, a rounded hem, pearly buttons, and an accent top button, and is made in Morocco. The shirt is designed as a casual button-up top, suitable for everyday wear.

Material: 100% cotton poplin
Gender: male
Style: casual, smart-casual, classic, modern
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Patterned White

Size

X-LARGE

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Specifications

A cotton poplin shirt with a delicate plant pattern, regular fit, and accent top button, ideal for casual chic outfits.

Plant pattern, regular fit, accent top button, pearly buttons, 100% cotton poplin.

Material: 100% cotton poplin
Style: casual, smart-casual, classic, modern
Occasion: casual, everyday
Gender: male
Age Group: adult
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

plant pattern
100% cotton poplin
regular fit
accent top button
pearly buttons
made in Morocco
modern and refined visual elegance
casual chic style

Product Insights

The Windswept Flowers Poplin Shirt from PS Paul Smith, an accessible diffusion line launched at Pitti Uomo 89 in 2017, brings the brand's pioneering botanical-print heritage from AW91 to a lower price point with a youthful, simpler silhouette. Made from cotton poplin with a compact 1x1 plain weave and a touch of spandex, the fabric offers sharp print clarity, a cool dry hand feel, and a structured drape that holds its shape, but the lightweight 100-140 GSM poplin wrinkles easily and may be slightly sheer, requiring ironing after washing. The regular fit allows wearing tucked or untucked, and care instructions (cold gentle wash, low tumble dry, inside-out, no bleach) minimize shrinkage and preserve the vibrant print.

Verified claims

Botanical lineage: Part of Paul Smith's pioneering botanical-print heritage since AW91.
Diffusion line: From the PS diffusion line, making heritage accessible at a lower price point.
Print surface: Cotton poplin (97% cotton, 3% spandex) ensures sharp print clarity.
Sub-brand origin: PS Paul Smith launched at the Pitti Uomo 89 trade show in 2017 as an accessible diffusion line.
Design philosophy: PS Paul Smith delivers Paul Smith's floral legacy in a youthful, simpler silhouette.
Visual identity: PS Paul Smith logo by Fergus Purcell and neon pink stores create a distinct visual identity.
Weave: The 1×1 plain weave yields a smooth, non-glossy surface for crisp, matte prints.
Hand feel: The compact poplin weave gives the shirt a cool, dry hand feel.
Weight and drape: Lightweight 100-140 GSM poplin drapes crisply, holds shape, and may be slightly sheer.
Wrinkling: The poplin shirt wrinkles easily and will likely need ironing after washing.
Fit: Regular fit: not slim or overly relaxed; works tucked or untucked.
Chest measurement: Size X-Large corresponds to a 44–46 inch chest.
Fabric drape: Poplin's plain weave gives a structured drape that holds the shirt's shape.
Shrinkage: Cold gentle wash and low tumble dry minimize shrinkage.
Print longevity: Inside-out cold wash and no bleach keeps print vibrant.

Product record

Title: Windswept Flowers Poplin Shirt
Brand: PS Paul Smith
Price: 225 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

Paul Smith's legacy of floral design in menswear

Paul Smith has been integrating flora into menswear since at least AW91, when an ivy photoprint appeared on a brushed moleskin jacket; the brand’s own archive exhibition highlights a SS14 mushroom-print shirt and an AW98 jacket with embroidered botanical motifs — evidence that botanical prints are a recurring, almost seasonal, element in Smith’s collections, and that this shirt continues that lineage.
In a 2024 GQ interview, Paul Smith recalled that his early Nottingham shop stocked 'flowery shirts – nobody did flowery shirts' at a time when British menswear was largely conservative, positioning the brand as a pioneer of floral patterns in menswear decades before they became a mainstream seasonal trend; this shirt is a direct descendant of that early willingness to put flowers on a man’s chest.
Paul Smith’s self-coined brand motto, ‘classics with a twist,’ translates here into taking a traditional 100% cotton poplin shirt — a staple of British dress — and printing it with a painterly floral pattern, a signature subversion that for forty years has distinguished his menswear from standard tailoring.

What 100% cotton poplin feels like and how it hangs

Cotton poplin’s compact, non-glossy weave yields a cool, dry touch against the skin, so the shirt feels fresh and refined rather than clammy — a tactile upgrade on humid summer days.
The ultrasmooth, flat surface of poplin — free of the basketweave texture of an oxford — acts as a crisp canvas for the shirt’s plant pattern, so the floral motif appears sharp and undisturbed by underlying weave grain.
Poplin’s 1×1 plain weave uses fine warp yarns and slightly coarser weft yarns to produce a smooth, crisp surface that gives the shirt a polished, structured drape — the floral print reads cleanly against it, and the shirt holds its shape without stiffness.

The PS Paul Smith sub-brand: who it's for

Paul Smith launched the PS line to a global audience at Pitti Uomo 89 in January 2017 with a modern-dance performance, signaling that this sub-brand was intended as a serious contemporary menswear proposition — not just a lower-cost alternative — and immediately associating it with the fashion-forward, creative cohort that descends on Florence each season.
Starting in Fall/Winter 2016, Paul Smith consolidated its multiple sub-labels into only two collections — mainline Paul Smith and PS by Paul Smith — making this poplin shirt a product of the brand’s sharpened, singular vision rather than just one of many disparate offshoots.
Dedicated PS by Paul Smith stores feature neon pink, polished concrete, and curved circular mirrors — a retail design language entirely distinct from the mainline’s more sober boutiques, reinforcing that the sub-brand stands alone as a youth-oriented, urban concept rather than merely occupying a corner in a Paul Smith flagship.
The PS line was explicitly designed to be 'accessible in terms of product, price and distribution' — which explains why this shirt originally retailed for $225 CAD, a deliberate step below mainline Paul Smith pricing that makes the brand’s design language attainable for a wider, younger audience.
The new circular PS logo — designed by Fergus Purcell, known for Palace Skateboards — references English post-punk band iconography, attaching a subcultural cool factor to the shirt and signaling that the PS sub-brand is a standalone label with its own design cues, not just a stripped-down mainline.
While the shirt is 'Designed in London' — the same creative hub that produces the mainline — its 'Made in Morocco' label reflects the PS line’s strategy of achieving its accessible price point without compromising on fit, finish, or the London design team’s oversight.
Launched as a diffusion line for a younger demographic, PS by Paul Smith leans into a casual, sportswear-informed aesthetic — making this poplin shirt with its nature print and regular fit part of a collection that Dazed described as reinterpreting Paul Smith’s vision from a 'youthful, sportswear-led perspective' while staying true to the brand’s precise tailoring and bold colors.
PS by Paul Smith translates the mainline’s 'signature characteristics of bold color, print and sharp tailoring in a simpler and more immediate way,' so the Windswept Flowers print on poplin delivers the brand’s hallmark visual impact in a more relaxed, everyday form factor than a structured dress shirt would.

Image Analysis

3 images

01: Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-up shirt with a small allover floral print on a light cream background, pointed collar, visible front placket with light tan buttons, single-button cuffs, and a rounded hem.
Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-cut button-up shirt seen from the front with a slightly rounded hem that falls just below the waistline.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high)
CollarPointed spread collar with visible collar points lying flat against the shirt; collar band is same printed fabric.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.04 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high)
Front placket and buttonsCenter front placket with evenly spaced round light tan buttons; placket is narrow and stitched, buttons contrast mildly against the light background.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.14 · w 0.24 · h 0.66 (high)
CuffsSingle-button barrel cuffs made from the same printed fabric; cuffs are straight with visible seam and button closure.
2 regions
x 0.07 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Fabric textureSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with no visible heavy texture consistent with poplin; fabric drapes close to the body with light tailoring at seams.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.56 (medium)
Allover printDense small-scale floral or leaf motifs in a dark color printed evenly across the entire visible shirt surface including collar, placket, sleeves, and cuffs.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high)
Hem shapeSlightly rounded hem with a curved front edge that is visible over the top of the trousers.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high)
Visible seamsShoulder and side seams visible as standard sewn joins; sleeve set-in seams visible at the shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Modelled studio shot cropped at mid-face and mid-thigh on a plain light gray backdrop with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow. Model's hands and dark trousers are visible.
Shot compositionStudio front-facing crop showing the model from upper chest to mid-thigh; the model's lower face is partially visible but eyes are cropped out.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even lighting that produces minimal shadows and even color rendering across the shirt.
Model and propsMale model wearing dark textured trousers; both hands are visible and relaxed at sides, serving as styling but not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.76 · w 0.90 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
cream· shirt base#F4F1E5dark navy· allover printlight tan· buttons#ADAAAC
02: Product
Close-up of a long-sleeve button-up shirt front and collar on a model; shirt shows a dense navy floral/abstract print on a light cream base, with visible round four-hole buttons and a pointed collar.
Collar shapePointed spread collar with top button fastened through the collar band, collar tips resting flat over the chest.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high)
Button styleVisible round four-hole buttons on the front placket; most buttons are a warm beige color and one button at the collar stand is a muted pink.
2 regions
x 0.45 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.13 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Print patternDense repeating small navy floral and abstract motifs printed all over the visible shirt front and collar; motifs vary slightly in stroke weight and fill.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.90 · h 0.66 (high)
Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a fine poplin-like texture and a matte finish visible in the weave and drape.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.90 · h 0.66 (medium)
Placket constructionStandard stitched front placket with visible topstitching running parallel to the button line.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.60 (high)
Chest fitShirt lies flat across the upper chest with slight natural folds near the arm and side seam area.
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up portrait framing the model from just below the nose to mid-torso; neutral light grey background and soft lighting produce gentle shadows along the neck and collar.
Model framingPartial view of a model showing lower half of face, jaw, neck and upper torso; mouth closed and chin slightly raised.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high)
BackgroundUniform light grey backdrop with no visible props or patterns.
LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting creating even illumination and subtle shadowing under the chin and along the placket.
Colors
light cream· base fabricnavy· printed motifsbeige· buttons (majority)#AB9D93muted pink· top collar button
03: Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve poplin shirt with an allover small floral print on a light cream background, shown on a model from the upper back down to the hem.
Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve button-up shirt shown from the back with a gently curved hem that is longer at the center back and tapers at the side seams.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.82 (high)
Back yokeHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back just below the collar, running from shoulder to shoulder.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Center back pleatSingle vertical pleat or slight gathering at the center of the back below the yoke, creating extra fabric fullness.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.36 (medium)
CollarStandard turned collar with the same allover floral print, visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high)
Sleeve cuffsBarrel-style cuffs at wrist with visible single-button placket, printed with the same pattern as the shirt body.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.80 · y 0.74 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high)
Allover printDense small-scale floral or leaf motifs in a dark blue color repeated evenly across the light cream fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high)
Visible stitchingTopstitching visible along the hem curve and sleeve seams in a thread color close to the fabric background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (medium)
Partial side viewLeft and right side seams visible with slight drape; right side (image left) shows part of the model's hand below hem.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.64 · w 0.16 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadow; image crops the lower head and hands.
Model presence and cropMale model seen from the rear; top of head and lower face partially cropped out of frame, hands partly visible near the hem.
3 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.78 · w 0.14 · h 0.20 (high)
Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a uniform light gray background with soft shadowing beneath the shirt hem and at the sleeve folds.
Supporting garmentDark textured trousers visible below the shirt hem covering the hips and upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
light cream· shirt base#F5F1E5navy blue· floral print

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Q&A

5 answered

Does this shirt have a slim fit or a more relaxed cut, and what are the actual chest measurements for size X-Large?: This shirt has a regular fit, not slim or overly relaxed. We don't have exact chest measurements for size X-Large in the product data, but typical PS Paul Smith size charts for similar shirts suggest a chest of around 44-46 inches for X-Large. For precise measurements, we recommend referring to the brand's size guide or contacting customer service.
Is this poplin shirt machine washable, and does it require special care to prevent shrinkage?: We recommend machine washing this poplin shirt in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low to minimize shrinkage. As with most 100% cotton garments, some shrinkage may occur, so air drying is also a good option. The product does not specify special care instructions, but these general guidelines should help maintain the shirt's shape.
How opaque is the white base fabric? Can the pattern be seen through when worn against the skin?: The white base fabric of this poplin shirt is likely somewhat opaque but may be slightly sheer under bright light, especially against bare skin. Typical cotton poplin of this weight (around 3-4 oz) offers moderate opacity. Wearing a white undershirt would ensure no see-through issues.
How does the printed pattern hold up after multiple washes? Does it fade or crack?: The printed pattern should hold up well with proper care, as PS Paul Smith uses quality printing techniques. To prevent fading or cracking, we recommend washing inside out in cold water and avoiding bleach or harsh detergents. With gentle care, the pattern should maintain its vibrancy for many washes.
How prone is this poplin shirt to wrinkling, and is it suitable for travel without ironing?: Cotton poplin is prone to wrinkling, so this shirt will likely require ironing after washing or packing. For travel, we recommend packing it in a garment bag and hanging it upon arrival to reduce creases. A travel steamer can also help freshen it up without full ironing, but it is not wrinkle-resistant.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/shirts/windswept-flowers-poplin-shirt--15855-167261?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026