Paul William Compitus (born 9 April 1966 in Surrey, England) is a fashion designer and educator noted for his sexy, avant-garde, surreal and often futuristic style.

As a university lecturer he mentored and taught young designers in both the UK and in the United States.

[1] Compitus attended Kingston University in England, where he received his bachelor's degree in Fashion Design in 1988.

Compitus has designed for major brands such as Eckō Unltd., Matsuda, Rugby by Ralph Lauren, Charivari, Nautica, Rocawear as well as Whispering Smith.

"Russell's Letter" - One World (1997), Fashion Spectrum, Trend People (Italian, 1997), Neo (2005, Spanish), Detour (1997), Harper's Bazar En Espanol, The Face Magazine (June 1997), Interview (April 1997), Surface (1997), Soma, Sweater, Sportswear International, Blackbook (Autumn 1997), Raygun (November 1997), Urb, Details (1998), Paper (1997), Creme & Sugar (No.3)