A now-discontinued womenswear line from the British house known for its classic tailoring with a playful twist.
ORIGIN
United Kingdom
PRICE TIER
luxury
SPECIALIZATION
WOMEN
Paul Smith Black Label was a womenswear collection under the umbrella of the iconic British brand Paul Smith. Founded in Nottingham, England, in 1970, Paul Smith built a global reputation on his idiosyncratic take on traditional British style, famously described as 'classics with a twist'. The main brand began with menswear, only launching a dedicated womenswear line in 1993 after women started buying smaller sizes of the men's collections. The Black Label line was one of several diffusion lines created to cater to different segments of the market.
$93.00$262.00
$206.00$334.00
$218.00$355.00
$53.00$413.00
$93.00$262.00
$206.00$334.00
$218.00$355.00
$53.00$413.00
A recent in-depth interview with Sir Paul Smith at his London HQ, discussing his 50-year career, his commitment to independence in a corporate industry, and recent collaborations with the Rolling Stones and Rapha.
A comprehensive historical retrospective detailing Smith's accidental entry into fashion, the opening of his first windowless shop in Nottingham in 1970, and the evolution of his 'classic with a twist' aesthetic.
An intimate interview exploring Smith's personal style, his daily routine, and his history dressing rock legends like Jimmy Page, offering insight into the personality behind the brand.
Paul Smith discusses his creative process, the importance of photography in his design ethos, and how he maintains a consistent brand voice across global markets.
An interview covering Smith's work ethic and the major strategic shift to streamline his various diffusion lines (including the former Black Label) into two unified collections.