
PS Paul Smith
Windswept Flowers Poplin Shirt
The Windswept Flowers Poplin Shirt is a long-sleeve button-up shirt made from 100% cotton poplin, cut in a regular fit and produced in Morocco. It features an allover navy floral/leaf pattern on a light cream base, a pointed collar, single-button barrel cuffs, a slightly rounded hem, and a back yoke with a center-back pleat. The shirt has an accent top button and pearly buttons, and is designed to be worn as a lightweight woven top for casual or smart-casual occasions.
- Material
- 100% cotton poplin
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, classic, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
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.
- Chest measurement
- Size X-Large is estimated to correspond to a 44–46 inch chest, based on PS Paul Smith's typical size chart rather than an exact garment measurement.
- 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.
- Provenance
- Designed in London and made in Morocco, with the London design team retaining oversight of fit and finish.
Product record
- Title
- Windswept Flowers Poplin Shirt
- Brand
- PS Paul Smith
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
A refined touch for casual chic outfits
Simons describes this PS Paul Smith shirt as a fashion element for elevating casual chic outfits, with a small floral print on a light cream ground that keeps the look modern and refined. In the product photo it is worn with dark textured trousers, and its slightly rounded hem curves visibly at the front over the waistband. The fabric drapes close to the body with light tailoring at the seams, as seen on the model.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Windswept Flowers Poplin Shirt: Choose this if you want a regular-fit, long-sleeve button-up with a small allover floral print in dark navy on a light cream background, which the retailer positions as a refined touch for casual chic outfits. Details like pearly buttons with a muted pink accent button at the collar stand, a pointed spread collar, single-button barrel cuffs, and a rounded hem that falls just below the waistline support that dressed-up-casual role. Note the listing is inconsistent on fabric—one section describes 100% cotton poplin while the composition information lists 97% cotton and 3% spandex—and the size shown is X-LARGE in Patterned White.[1,2,3,4] | Colourful Zebra Oxford Shirt: Choose this if you want a minimalist 100% cotton oxford shirt with a playful signature touch: a small multicolored embroidered zebra motif on the left chest. It comes in Baby Blue or Pink with a tailored fit, button-down collar, pearly cream buttons, button cuffs, and a curved hem, in sizes small through x-large. Note that fit impressions vary — the retailer describes it as tailored, while one product image showed it as slightly relaxed across the chest and waist.[5,6,7] | Seersucker Denim Shirt: Choose this if you want a casual, easy-wearing short-sleeve shirt with a textured, puckered seersucker look — it is made of 100% cotton with a camp collar, pearly cream buttons, and contrasting topstitching. The relaxed, loose fit falls past the waist with a rounded hem that is longer at the back and rounded side slits, and this variant comes in Baby Blue in size LARGE. Note that no chest pockets are visible on the front in the product photos.[8,9,10] |
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- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-cut button-up shirt seen from the front with a slightly rounded hem that falls just below the waistline.
- 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- Collar shapePointed spread collar with top button fastened through the collar band, collar tips resting flat over the chest.
- 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- 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.
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