Paul Smith Signature Stripe Swim Shorts Classic Fit - Recycled Fabric And $195 US Price
Published on 09/12/2026 at 18:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Paul Smith Signature Stripe Swim Shorts classic fit takes Paul Smith's multicolor Signature Stripe print and puts it on a short men's swim short designed for pool days and beach trips, combining an elastic drawstring waist with quick-drying recycled fabric and a listed $195.00 price in the US shop.US product listing
Classic Fit, Stripe Print And Recycled Fabric
Paul Smith positions the Signature Stripe Swim Shorts as men's classic-fit swim shorts, cut with a straight leg and mid-thigh coverage that aims to suit a wide range of body types while keeping the multicolor stripe motif fully visible across the shell.Mens swimwear collection
The fabric for these Signature Stripe Swim Shorts is described as fast-drying and made using recycled plastic bottles, with one detailed fact summary noting recycled polyester as the main material and framing the shorts as part of a Classics range of swimwear that uses lightweight, quick-drying cloth derived from post-consumer plastics.Fact summary
Waist, Pockets And Sizing Reference
The waistband on the Signature Stripe Swim Shorts is elasticated with a drawstring, allowing adjustment across different waist measurements while keeping the shorts secure for swimming and movement, a construction echoed in UK department store descriptions of similar Paul Smith striped swim shorts that mention drawstring elasticated waistbands and side and rear pockets.Department store listing
Paul Smith's US Signature Stripe product page shows a male model wearing size M, with height listed at 6'2" and chest at 38" plus a 79 cm (31") waist, providing a concrete sizing reference for customers comparing fit around the mid-thigh and waist in the classic-fit swim short.Sizing facts
Paul Smith Signature Stripe Swim Shorts Product Details
Paul Smith provides full material, fit and measurement details for the Signature Stripe Swim Shorts on its US mens swimwear product page.
Price Positioning In Designer Swimwear
The US Paul Smith shop lists the Signature Stripe Swim Shorts at $195.00, placing them at the upper end of the mens swimwear segment for designer-branded shorts that use recycled materials and a recognizable stripe motif, with this price documented as of 09/05/2026 in a compiled fact overview.Price and positioning
A UK department store carried similar Paul Smith Signature Stripe Swim Shorts at £145.00 before reductions, and multi-retailer roundups cite Paul Smith striped swim shorts generally in a band from roughly £135.00 in UK listings to around $195.00 in US listings, underlining the shorts' placement in a premium designer bracket compared with more basic swim shorts that often sell below $100.00 in US retail.Pricing range context
Comparison With Alternative Paul Smith Swim Shorts
Within Paul Smith's own swimwear lineup, Signature Stripe Swim Shorts sit alongside navy swim shorts with Artist Stripe trim and other stripe variations, where the artist-stripe navy swim shorts carry a $175.00 US price and feature grosgrain stripe trim down the sides rather than a full Signature Stripe print across the body, giving buyers a choice between a more subtle stripe accent at $175.00 and the full multicolor Signature Stripe at $195.00.Artist Stripe swim shorts
Retailers that stock Paul Smith swimwear list additional stripe-detail swim shorts at prices such as $168.00, giving another point in the range below the $195.00 Signature Stripe flagship and $175.00 Artist Stripe trim, so men comparing Paul Smith swim shorts can weigh whether the extra spend above roughly $168.00 buys them the full Signature Stripe pattern and classic-fit positioning marketed as part of the Classics collection.Third-party swimwear pricing
Placement In Mens Swim Shorts And Use Case Verdict
In mens swim shorts generally, a price around $195.00 combined with recycled polyester fabric, a multicolor Signature Stripe print and classic-fit mid-thigh cut positions Paul Smith Signature Stripe Swim Shorts for buyers who want a recognizable designer stripe pattern, documented recycled materials and a fit targeted at lean to average builds rather than budget swimwear with less distinctive prints and non-recycled fabrics.Short context piece
Between the classic-fit cut, elastic drawstring waist, side and rear pockets and recycled fast-drying fabric, the shorts are most suitable for men planning resort, pool and beach use where a multicolor stripe statement and designer branding are part of the appeal, while value-focused buyers or those who prioritize performance features over print can look to less expensive Paul Smith Artist Stripe trim swim shorts at $175.00 or third-party stripe-detail shorts closer to $168.00 in the same mens swim shorts category, with the trade-off being a less fully saturated Signature Stripe design and slightly different material mixes documented in those alternative listings.Lineup context
Paul Smith Signature Stripe Swim Shorts Facts
- Product: Paul Smith Signature Stripe Swim Shorts, classic fit mens striped swim shorts
- Manufacturer: Paul Smith Limited, The Poplars, Lenton Lane, Nottingham, NG7 2PW, England
- Category: Mens swim shorts
- Materials: Fast-drying fabric made using recycled plastic bottles
- Fit: Classic fit, short length, elastic drawstring waistband with side and rear pockets
- Price: $195.00 (as of 09/05/2026)
- Target audience: Men seeking premium striped swim shorts with recycled fabric and classic fit
