Paul Smith
Iconic-Striped Pyjama Set
This is a two-piece pajama set from Paul Smith at Le 31, comprising a long-sleeve button-up shirt with notch collar, patch pockets, and piped trim, plus full-length pants with a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist and button fly. It is made from 100% cotton and features the brand's iconic narrow multicolor vertical stripe pattern on a pale beige base, with relaxed straight-leg trousers. This sleepwear set is intended for bedtime and lounging.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, loungewear, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Pajamas
Color
Size
Specifications
A classic striped pyjama set made from 100% cotton, featuring a long-sleeve button-down shirt with patch pockets and drawcord-adjustable trousers.
Shirt with full-length buttoning and patch pockets; trousers with drawcord-adjustable elastic waist and button fly.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, loungewear, classic
- Occasion
- sleepwear, loungewear
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Sleepwear & Loungewear > Pajamas
Additional Attributes
- Paul Smith at Le 31 collection
- 100% cotton fabric
- long sleeves
- full-length buttoning on shirt
- patch pockets on shirt
- drawcord-adjustable elastic waist on trousers
- button fly on trousers
- iconic striped pattern
- pyjama set includes shirt and trousers
Product Insights
The Paul Smith Iconic-Striped Pyjama Set is a luxury sleep piece built around the brand's 40-colour hand-wound Signature Stripe, a design motif rooted in 1980s suiting and deployed as full-coverage rather than trim-only. The 100% Italian cotton poplin weave delivers a crisp, papery hand that resists clinging, promotes breathability, and absorbs moisture faster than jersey or flannel, staying dry through the night. However, the non-stretch poplin demands careful sizing—true to size in S–XL but requiring a size up if between sizes—and the patch pockets, while functional, may sag under weight. Tailored details include navy piping, locker loops, and monogramming options, and the set arrives ready-to-gift in a branded window box.
- Stripe Craftsmanship
40-colour hand-wound stripe reserved for premium fabrics
Why this is supported
The Signature Stripe is made up of 40 colours, as stated on Paul Smith's website:
The Signature Stripe is made up of an incredible 40 different colours.
paulsmith.comIt was originally created using a hand-wound technique:
we made them with something called windings, where you take a piece of card and a selection of yarns in different colours, then wind the yarn around the card to build up a series of stripes. Colour is three-dimensional and so by creating the stripes by hand you can see the colours at their most vivid.
paulsmith.comBecause of this heritage, the stripe is reserved for premium fabrics and represents the brand’s values, as noted:
True to its handmade heritage, today Paul Smith’s Signature Stripe is reserved for products crafted from premium fabrics and materials
paulsmith.comand
the Signature Stripe represents timeless luxury, enduring quality and a dash of character.
paulsmith.com- Design Heritage
Stripe debuted on 1980s suits and covers 22-metre balloon and mural
Why this is supported
The Signature Stripe debuted on Paul Smith's relaxed suit silhouette of the 1980s, a design shift he pioneered alongside Giorgio Armani:
Along with Giorgio Armani, Paul pioneered a more relaxed cut and silhouette for the formal men's suit.
artsandculture.google.comThe stripe has since been scaled to monumental works, including a 22-metre hot air balloon:
The vast ‘envelope’ – the official term for the bag on a hot air balloon – measured over 22 metres in height
paulsmith.comand a hand-painted mural:
who mixed each of the 40 shades by hand and eye.
paulsmith.com- Stripe Coverage
Full-coverage Signature Stripe, unlike trim-only piping models
Why this is supported
This pajama set uses the Signature Stripe as full-coverage, unlike the brand's cheaper piping model where the stripe appears only as trim. Paul Smith's description states:
features our classic 'Signature Stripe' pattern throughout.
paulsmith.com- Breathability
Poplin weave delivers a cool, breathable, and lightweight sleep experience.
Why this is supported
Poplin is typically lightweight, around 90–130 g/m², and its plain weave structure
allows air to move freely, keeping you cool.
friendtex.comThis weight and weave combine to create a sleepwear that feels breezy and cool, especially in summer.
- Hand feel
Crisp, papery hand resists clinging and stays dry through the night.
Why this is supported
The poplin weave creates a crisp, papery hand that feels cool to the touch. As described by The New York Times,
It floats with you, it doesn't get wet and gummy.
nytimes.comThis confirms the fabric's resistance to clinging and its ability to stay dry and smooth during all-night wear.
- Moisture management
Poplin absorbs sweat and dries faster than jersey or flannel.
Why this is supported
Cotton poplin's moisture-wicking advantage is well documented. Friendtex explains:
The fabric absorbs sweat and dries quickly, so you don't have to worry about feeling damp or uncomfortable.
friendtex.comThis means the wearer avoids the clammy sensation common to knits or flannel.
- Fit
No-stretch poplin means fit depends on cut; size up for extra room.
Why this is supported
The garment is made from
100% Italian Cotton
paulsmith.com, a woven poplin that has zero mechanical stretch. Because the fabric does not yield, the relaxed fit is entirely due to the pattern cut. Buyers who prefer additional slouch or are between sizes should consider sizing up.
- Sizing
True to size in SMALL to X-LARGE; size up if between sizes due to non-stretch fabric.
Why this is supported
Fits true to size.
garmentory.comModel wears a size M Model measures: Height 6.2 ” / 187.5cm | Waist 28”/ 71.5cm | Chest 35 “/ 88.5cm
paulsmith.com100% Italian cotton poplin, a woven fabric with zero mechanical stretch
Is the relaxed fit true to size? — 100_italian_cotton_poplin_non_stretch, buyers who are between sizes or prefer a roomier fit should choose the next size up.
- Tailoring details
Navy piping, locker loops, and full-length signature stripe pattern.
Why this is supported
Product images and retailer descriptions confirm
navy blue piping
paulsmith.comon the collar and pockets,
Locker loop at back yoke
lyst.co.uk, and that the set
features our classic 'Signature Stripe' pattern throughout.
paulsmith.com. These details are consistent with tailored sport coat construction.
- Personalization
Can be monogrammed (direct purchase only) and arrives in a branded gift box.
Why this is supported
Paul Smith's website offers a
Add monogramming
paulsmith.comservice (up to three initials), though it is only available for direct purchases. Additionally, an authorized retailer states that the set
These Italian cotton pyjamas will be presented inside a window gift box.
wheelersluxurygifts.com, making it gift-ready.
- Pocket utility
Patch pockets hold small items but may sag under weight.
Why this is supported
A Q&A confirms
Yes, the patch pockets on the shirt are functional
Are the patch pockets on the shirt functional (e.g., can hold a phone) or purely decorative?. However, because the fabric is non-stretch 100% cotton poplin, heavy loads may cause sagging, so pockets are best for light items.
- Fabric hand
Crisp cotton poplin with a lightweight hand keeps the tailored silhouette.
Why this is supported
The lightweight cotton poplin has a crisp, papery hand. A New York Times review notes,
It floats with you, it doesn't get wet and gummy.
nytimes.com, which helps the pajamas maintain a clean, tailored silhouette.
- Gift box
Ships in a Paul Smith-branded window gift box, ready-to-gift.
Why this is supported
The set ships in Paul Smith-specific packaging, as confirmed by the retailer:
These Italian cotton pyjamas will be presented inside a window gift box.
wheelersluxurygifts.comThis makes it ready-to-gift without additional wrapping.
- Luxury identity
Made from 100% Italian cotton poplin with Paul Smith's Signature Stripe pattern.
Why this is supported
The product is made from premium materials and features the signature design:
features our classic 'Signature Stripe' pattern throughout.
paulsmith.comThis pattern is reserved for premium fabrics,
True to its handmade heritage, today Paul Smith’s Signature Stripe is reserved for products crafted from premium fabrics and materials
paulsmith.comindicating the 100% Italian cotton poplin construction.
- Stripe pattern
Full-body Signature Stripe with 40 hand-wound colors, reserved for premium fabrics.
Why this is supported
Unlike cheaper Paul Smith pajamas that only have stripe trim, this set applies the Signature Stripe across the whole garment.
features our classic 'Signature Stripe' pattern throughout.
paulsmith.comPaul Smith confirms the stripe is reserved for premium fabrics and is composed of 40 hand-wound colors.
True to its handmade heritage, today Paul Smith’s Signature Stripe is reserved for products crafted from premium fabrics and materials
paulsmith.comThe 40-color composition is achieved through a hand-winding technique.
The Signature Stripe is made up of an incredible 40 different colours.
paulsmith.comThe stripe also appears on a 22-metre hot-air balloon, extending its cultural cachet.
The vast ‘envelope’ – the official term for the bag on a hot air balloon – measured over 22 metres in height
paulsmith.com- Features
Functional pockets, monogramming, gift box, and tailored piping.
Why this is supported
The patch pockets are functional, unlike often decorative ones.
Yes, the patch pockets on the shirt are functional and can hold a phone or small items
Are the patch pockets on the shirt functional (e.g., can hold a phone) or purely decorative?The set can be personalized with complimentary monogramming of up to three initials on the chest pocket.
Add monogramming
paulsmith.comIt also arrives in a branded window gift box.
These Italian cotton pyjamas will be presented inside a window gift box.
wheelersluxurygifts.comTailoring details include navy blue piping and a locker loop at the back yoke.
navy blue piping
paulsmith.comThe locker loop is a classic sport-coat detail.
Locker loop at back yoke
lyst.co.uk- Cotton provenance
Made from 100% Italian cotton.
Why this is supported
Multiple retailers specify the cotton as Italian. JulesB lists
100% Italian cotton
julesb.co.uk, and Paul Smith’s own site states
100% Italian Cotton
paulsmith.com. This explicit provenance is a competitive differentiator in the luxury sleepwear category.
The fabric is 100% Italian cotton poplin.
This poplin weave is lightweight and breathable.
The weave structure allows air to move freely, keeping you cool.
friendtex.comIt also absorbs sweat and dries quickly, as described by a textile source.
Poplin helps you do just that. The fabric absorbs sweat and dries quickly, so you don’t have to worry about feeling damp or uncomfortable.
friendtex.com- Poplin
Crisp, airy, quick-drying poplin weave.
Why this is supported
The poplin weave is described as crisp and lightweight. One reviewer notes,
It floats with you, it doesn’t get wet and gummy.
nytimes.comThis aligns with the typical weight of 90–130 g/m², and its moisture-wicking property means it
absorbs sweat and dries quickly
friendtex.com.
- Signature stripe
All-over Signature Stripe is reserved for premium fabrics.
Why this is supported
Paul Smith states that its Signature Stripe is
reserved for products crafted from premium fabrics and materials
paulsmith.com, and this pajama set
features our classic 'Signature Stripe' pattern throughout.
paulsmith.comThis brand endorsement confirms the Italian cotton meets the house’s highest material standard.
- Monogramming
Monogram of up to three initials on the chest pocket of Italian cotton poplin.
Why this is supported
The Paul Smith website offers
Add monogramming
paulsmith.com, allowing up to three initials on the chest pocket of the Italian cotton poplin. This personalization, on a premium material, is rare in ready-to-wear sleepwear.
- Colorway
Assorted option yields one of three stripe colorways with the same pattern.
Why this is supported
Customer Q&A explains:
The 'Assorted' color option includes multiple colorways of the iconic Paul Smith stripe pattern, such as navy/white, red/white, and blue/white combos.
What color options are available under 'Assorted' and are the stripes consistent across all variants?It also notes:
The stripe design (multi-color stripes) is consistent across all variants
What color options are available under 'Assorted' and are the stripes consistent across all variants?The brand’s site adds:
The Signature Stripe is made up of an incredible 40 different colours.
paulsmith.comand:
features our classic 'Signature Stripe' pattern throughout.
paulsmith.comThe Assorted color options each display the same 40-colour band structure, but the specific colours vary per variant. As confirmed by the brand:
The stripe design (multi-color stripes) is consistent across all variants, but the specific stripe colors vary per colorway.
What color options are available under 'Assorted' and are the stripes consistent across all variants?- Care
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low or line dry to prevent shrinkage.
Why this is supported
Care instructions say:
we recommend machine washing on a gentle cycle in cold water and tumble drying on low heat or line drying to prevent shrinkage.
What are the specific care instructions (machine washable, water temperature, drying method)?Because the 100% Italian cotton has zero mechanical stretch, improper washing permanently alters the fit. Moreover, the poplin fabric dries quickly, making line drying efficient and safe. As noted,
Poplin helps you do just that. The fabric absorbs sweat and dries quickly
friendtex.com.
- Pocket trim
Navy blue piping reinforces pocket seams.
Why this is supported
Deep research describes
navy blue piping along the edge of the patch pockets
How it compares to other luxury pyjamas — tailoring_details_piping_locker_loops_patch_pockets, a tailored detail that visually defines the pockets and reinforces the seams for longer wear.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Full-length view of a two-piece long-sleeve button-up pajama set with vertical multicolor narrow stripes, notch collar, two front patch pockets, and relaxed straight-leg trousers.
- Top silhouetteLong-sleeve, button-up shirt with a notch collar and a straight hem that falls to the hips.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - Pocket constructionTwo rectangular patch pockets on the lower front of the shirt, one on each side, with visible topstitching.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - ButtonsTwo visible round buttons down the shirt front, light-colored and contrasting slightly with the fabric.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.23 · w 0.06 · h 0.14 (high) - Cuff detailShirt cuffs are visible with a horizontal seam and a darker narrow piping or trim near the edge.
1 region
x 0.19 · y 0.43 · w 0.12 · h 0.09 (high) - Trousers silhouetteRelaxed straight-leg trousers with a loose fit down to the ankles and slight pooling at the feet.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.48 · w 0.28 · h 0.48 (high) - Fabric patternVertical narrow stripes in multiple colors running continuously across both the shirt and trousers.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.84 (high) - Visible seams and topstitchingVisible seam lines and topstitching along the shirt front placket, pockets, cuffs, and pant legs.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.44 (high) - Bare feetModel is barefoot, with trousers slightly covering the top of the feet.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.86 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a full-body model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow. Image frames the model slightly left of center in a vertical portrait crop.
- Background and settingPlain light gray or off-white studio background with no visible props or packaging.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal three-quarter pose of a standing model, head near the top edge and feet visible at the bottom edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.03 · w 0.76 · h 0.94 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows; faint shadowing visible on the floor near the feet.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (medium) - Image qualitySharp focus on the garment and model with clear detail of stripes and seams.
Colors
warm pale beige· base fabric#E6E6E6navy· thin stripes - navymuted red· thin stripes - redwarm yellow· thin stripes - yellowlight blue· thin stripes - light blue- Top silhouetteLong-sleeve, button-up shirt with a notch collar and a straight hem that falls to the hips.
- 02
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve button-front pajama top with narrow vertical multicolored stripes, notched collar, piped trim on collar and cuffs, two lower front patch pockets with flaps, and matching striped trousers partially visible.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, button-front pajama shirt with a relaxed, straight cut showing the front torso and upper legs; matching striped trousers visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.82 (high) - CollarNotched camp-style collar with a visible piped trim along the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - ButtonsTwo round, light-colored buttons visible on the front placket; each button appears to have stitching or holes in the center.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.38 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Pocket styleTwo lower front patch pockets with horizontal flaps; the pocket openings and flaps align with the vertical stripe pattern and have visible piped trim at the flap edges.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high) - Cuff detailLong sleeve cuffs finished with the same narrow vertical stripe fabric and a contrasting piped trim near the cuff edge.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Stripe patternNarrow, closely spaced vertical stripes in multiple colors running continuously across the shirt and trousers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.68 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly lustrous finish that follows natural folds and creases at the waist and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (medium) - Visible hands and poseModel's right hand is inserted into the right trouser pocket while the left hand is raised to touch the neck; this partly obscures the left shoulder area.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.60 · w 0.26 · h 0.34 (high)
Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the pajama set against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow; image is cropped mid-thigh and centered vertically.
- Background and lightingPlain, evenly lit off-white background with soft studio lighting producing gentle shadows mainly under the arms and waist.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionVertical crop showing the model from head to mid-thigh, centered horizontally with small negative space above the head and to the sides.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the product; head and facial features visible and facing forward with a slight tilt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.26 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp details on fabric texture and stripe edges; no visible motion blur.
Colors
light warm beige· fabric background#FDECEBnavy blue· piped trim- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, button-front pajama shirt with a relaxed, straight cut showing the front torso and upper legs; matching striped trousers visible at the bottom of the frame.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a two-piece striped pajama set worn by a model, showing the shirt back and full-length pants with vertical multicolored stripes and black trim at collar and cuffs.
- View and fitRear three-quarter view of the garment on a standing model, showing the full back of the long-sleeve pajama top and the back and side of the matching full-length pants.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - CollarNotched shirt collar with a visible narrow black piped trim along the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.07 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Cuff trimLong sleeves finished with a narrow black piped trim at the cuff visible on the right sleeve.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Stripe patternAll-over vertical linear stripe pattern on both top and pants consisting of many narrow stripes in multiple colors running continuously from top to bottom.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.86 (high) - Fabric drape and textureLightweight woven fabric with soft drape showing gentle vertical folds and creases on the pants and slight horizontal give at the shirt hem.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.44 (high) - Pant hem and feetFull-length pant legs extend to the floor and slightly pool at the ankles; model is barefoot.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Side seam detailVisible side seam running down the outer leg aligning with the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.44 · w 0.12 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a white seamless background with even soft lighting; model positioned slightly turned to the right exposing the garment back and right side.
- Background and lightingPlain white seamless background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadowing beneath the model.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the garment, standing and turned slightly to his right; hands relaxed at sides and head turned to the right.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.86 (high) - Framing and cropImage framed to show the full body from head to feet with small margin above the head and visible floor plane at the bottom.
- Image qualitySharp focus on garment with clear detail; no visible packaging or props aside from the model.
Colors
warm pale beige· base fabric#ECECECblack· piping trim#150D0Bnavy blue· navy stripemedium red· red stripewarm yellow· yellow stripemedium green· green stripe- View and fitRear three-quarter view of the garment on a standing model, showing the full back of the long-sleeve pajama top and the back and side of the matching full-length pants.