Much like menswear itself, Paul Smith’s SS24 collection takes the classic suit as both its starting and ending point, offering a playful exploration of tailoring in all its forms. Drawing inspiration from the Paul Smith archive, the show presents “The Suit (But Different)” – a look-by-look redefinition of smart dressing that examines where tailoring ends and workwear begins.
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Expect to see nods to classic menswear tropes, workwear and military uniforms, subverted in true Paul Smith style.
PAUL SMITH SS24: A Playful Exploration of Men’s Tailoring
While the art of tailoring is taken seriously, the collection is not afraid to have a bit of fun. Boxer shorts are paired with traditional suiting to form a ‘Breakfast Suit’, while relaxed, pyjama-inspired looks are styled with matching ties. A ‘Canadian Tuxedo’ of a denim trucker jacket and barrel-fit jeans also offers a confident take on archetypal menswear.
Overall, the SS24 silhouette offers a spectrum of precise, trim cuts in classic suiting fabrics and billowy, exaggerated shapes in lighter-weight casual materials. Military-meets-mod dominates the collection with utility-inspired shapes and detailing such as tab waists and wider lapels seen on suit jackets, stitched carpenter-style trousers, and six-button double-breasted jackets.
With guests including Matt Smith and Ismael Cruz Córdova, the Paul Smith SS24 presentation was a highlight of Paris Men’s Fashion Week.
