Pink walls--in a store that's full of men's clothing? Welcome to the world of Paul Smith, where the consummately British designer injects seemingly stodgy goods (men's suits and other tailored merch) with a heavy but tasteful dose of fun.
Classic, narrowly cut suits are the real draw, in everything from dark navy pinstripes to a shiny tobacco sharkskin. Pair one with a groovy button-down shirt in just about any color of the rainbow--stripes, checks or solids--add a tie, and you're dressed for the big event. Still kicking it corporate-casual style? Check out the divine selection of gifts. There's a tin lighter shaped like a fish, scads of hip books ("Affluenza," funnily enough, among them), cashmere mufflers and Paul Smith's own tableware (adorned with the same stripes that appear on the store's bags).
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