The problem with Paul Smith stuff is it’s gone down in quality the past 15 years while still being similarly-priced (adjusting for inflation). Also, every few years, they just re-hash the same old motifs, like lots of multicoloured irregular stripes on an inner cuff (just one example).
Seems to be what happens when a good brand becomes a global fashion powerhouse ™ or is taken over by one.
Often used to buy Paul Smith stuff and Church’s shoes for work. They’ve also gone to shit and more expensive (I think they got taken over by LVMH). Changed to Loake’s instead.
