fashion
January 17, 2026
Paul Smith reworks his past at Milan menswear salon show
Fashion elder compères his own celebration of designs revived from his archive by design director Sam Cotton
TL;DR
- Paul Smith hosted his menswear show, acting as compère and showcasing designs revived from his archive by design director Sam Cotton.
- The collection featured bold prints, oversized suiting, and bright colors, with reworked items first seen in previous decades.
- Smith emphasized the personal nature of his independent company and his continued hands-on involvement.
- The Paul Smith brand has experienced a 7% fall in turnover in 2024 and anticipates poor results for the current year.
- Ralph Lauren is experiencing a boom in sales, up 11% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by its patented preppy style.
- The Ralph Lauren show celebrated the brand's signature style details, catering to a wealthy American archetype.
- Ralph Lauren will dress Team USA for the Winter Olympics in February.
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