Sir Paul Brierley Smith[citation needed] CH CBE RDI (born 5 July 1946) is an English luxury fashion designer.

[2] His eponymous fashion company was founded in 1970 and has expanded into over 70 countries, selling products via stores, malls, and airport terminals, together with a website e-commerce section.

His brand's fluorescent pink flagship store in Los Angeles is a tourist destination for people who want to take selfies.

In 1976, Smith travelled to Paris to showcase his first men's collection, which featured a mix of casual and semi-formal wear.

[32] In October 2024, a Nottingham tram numbered 230 was named after Smith, a practice common to other local celebrities Mary Earps, Vicky McClure, Brian Clough and Stuart Broad.

[36] Smith's first collaboration with Maharam, the US textile brand, originally used in one of his suit designs; the two continue to work together on new ranges.

[39] For the 60th anniversary of Penguin Classics, Paul Smith was asked to choose and redesign one cover: he chose Lady Chatterley's Lover by DH Lawrence.

[43] Smith designed a range of cycle clothing in association with Rapha, including a jersey to celebrate the rare start of the Tour de France in London.

[47] Smith designed four limited edition prints to mark the release of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

[49] Curated by the Isle of Man Post Office, Smith designed a set of stamps to mark the launch of the London Olympics.

[55] Smith designed a series of T-shirts in collaboration with the release of David Bowie's final album ★ (Blackstar).

[63] For the 120th anniversary of Globe-Trotter, Smith collaborated with the company by redesigning their 20" trolley case; it was first showcased at the Salone del Mobile.

[66] Smith worked with James Turner of Sports Purpose to cover a 1965 Porsche 911 with multicoloured stripes, which went on to compete at Le Mans Classic and Goodwood Festival of Speed.

[68] Smith's Mini Strip was designed to break "the unwritten law that even small cars have to be shiny, polished luxury products.