Paul Smith
Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt
CA$129.95CA$495.00-74%
In Stock
This is a long-sleeve, button-up shirt from Paul Smith, made in Italy from a cotton-blend fabric. It features a relaxed fit, a pointed collar, single-button barrel cuffs, and tortoise shell buttons. The shirt is decorated with all-over tonal embroidery of small sun motifs on a creamy, desaturated yellow background, making it suitable for warm-weather casual or smart-casual wear.
- Color
- creamy desaturated yellow
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE
Specifications
Relaxed-fit cotton-blend shirt featuring tone-on-tone embroidered sun motifs on a creamy yellow background, with tortoise shell buttons.
Tone-on-tone sun embroidery, relaxed fit, tortoise shell buttons, tonal embroidery, cotton-blend fabric.
- Color
- creamy desaturated yellow · yellow
- Material
- cotton-blend fabric
- Style
- casual, classic, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- casual, vacation, weekend
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- luxurious cotton-blend fabric
- relaxed fit
- tortoise shell buttons
- tonal embroidery
- made in Italy
- discreet overall pattern
- tone-on-tone embroidered sun motifs
- creamy desaturated yellow background
Product Insights
The Paul Smith Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt, priced at 495 CAD and currently out of stock, draws its recurring sun motif from the brand's 4,600-piece archive, offering a distinctive design exclusive to the label. Made in Italy from a cotton-polyamide blend (83% cotton, 17% polyamide) that provides a durability edge over polyester, it features tonal embroidery and tight stitching that resist fraying and mask wear over time, extending its wearable life compared to India-made Paul Smith shirts. The relaxed fit is roomier than their slim or tailored alternatives, but maintaining the embroidery requires washing inside out in cold water and air drying—a buyer tradeoff for the refined construction and longevity.
Verified claims
- Design
- 4,600-piece archive fuels recurring sun motif exclusive to Paul Smith.
- Materials
- 83% cotton, 17% polyamide provides durability edge over polyester.
- Value
- 129.95 CAD is the deepest discount among Paul Smith embroidered shirts.
- Quality
- Italian-made with tonal embroidery that masks wear over time.
- Fit
- Relaxed fit: roomier than Paul Smith's slim or tailored fits.
- Made in Italy
- Italian production yields tighter stitching and precise embroidery, extending wearable life compared to India-made Paul Smith shirts.
- Price positioning
- Original $495 CAD price aligns with upper tier of Paul Smith embroidered shirting ($350–$825).
- Manufacturing origin
- Made in Italy, not India like some embroidered Paul Smith shirts, for finer construction.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and air dry to protect the embroidery.
- Durability
- Tonal threads disguise wear; Italian stitching resists fraying.
Product record
- Title
- Embroidered Mini-Suns Shirt
- Brand
- Paul Smith
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Deep Research
Mini-suns motif among Paul Smith designs
- Every Paul Smith pattern is created by the in-house textile design team and is exclusive to the brand, meaning the Mini-Suns embroidery is not a generic off-the-shelf motif but a proprietary design that won't appear on any other label's shirt — a layer of uniqueness that mass-market sun prints lack.
- Paul Smith has released multiple sun-themed shirts across collections — including the 'Micro Sun' tailored-fit and a short-sleeve fil coupé 'Sun' version — establishing sun imagery as a recurring brand symbol, so purchasing this piece means you're adopting a persistent house icon rather than a one-season novelty.
- With a 4,600-piece archive in Nottingham that fuels design revivals — such as the 1979 linen smock reintroduced for Spring 2025 — Paul Smith treats motifs as long-lived assets; the sun embroidery is therefore not a fleeting trend piece but part of a design continuum that resists fast-fashion disposal.
- Paul Smith's mainline frequently features eye-catching, full-color prints like the 'Le Peche Fish' shirt; the tone-on-tone sun embroidery here operates as a quieter, more versatile expression of the brand's whimsy — easier to pair with solid trousers and understated jackets without losing the signature Paul Smith character.
- While some of Paul Smith's embroidered seasonal shirts — such as the 'Summer Reverie' — are manufactured in India, this shirt is labelled Made in Italy, typically signaling more refined construction and embroidery precision that extends the garment's wearable life.
Embroidery durability and care over time
- Because the mini-suns are embroidered in a tone-on-tone thread that matches the creamy yellow ground, any micro-pilling or thread color shift that occurs over years of wear blends invisibly, unlike high-contrast embroidery where every imperfection is magnified against the base fabric.
- Turning the shirt inside out before machine washing creates a friction barrier that shields the raised embroidery threads from snagging and agitation against zippers or buttons — a 30-second routine that, according to embroidery apparel specialists, can extend the life of a well-stitched design to five-plus years of regular wear.
- Hot water and tumble drying cause the embroidery's internal stabilizer to shrink unevenly, pulling the tonal sun motifs into permanent puckers — cold-water washing and air-drying are not mere suggestions but essential to preserving the shirt’s original flat-finish silhouette.
Value compared to other Paul Smith embroidered shirts
- At full price, this shirt sat at the upper end of Paul Smith's embroidered cotton-blend shirting range, where original retail prices regularly span $350–$825 CAD — a bracket that signals investment-level designer pricing rather than entry-level diffusion.
- Paul Smith's similarly detailed Flowers and Palm Trees embroidered shirt cleared at 60% off its $825 original, making the Mini-Suns' 74% reduction the steepest among comparable embroidered styles currently in the off-price channel and the best relative value for a Paul Smith embroidery piece.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Long-sleeve button-up shirt in a light beige fabric with a repeated small sun-shaped embroidered motif, pointed collar, single front placket with visible buttons, no visible chest pocket, rounded hem and buttoned cuffs.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-fit button-up shirt with a pointed collar and a slightly curved, rounded hem visible at the front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.84 (high) - Fabric patternAll-over small repeating sun-shaped embroidered motif in a tone slightly darker than the base fabric, arranged in a tight grid across the visible shirt panels and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Placket and buttonsSingle front placket with visible vertically aligned round buttons; buttons appear darker brown and glossy compared with the fabric.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.18 · w 0.14 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar detailPointed, standard shirt collar with top button left undone; collar interior shows same patterned fabric.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.06 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high) - CuffsSingle-button barrel cuffs made from the same patterned fabric; right cuff visible and fastened.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Pocket absenceNo chest pocket is visible on the front panel of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Material textureSmooth woven fabric with visible fine embroidery stitches forming the motif; fabric appears lightweight and slightly matte.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.20 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (medium)
Other
Modelled studio shot cropped at mid-thigh with a plain light gray background, even soft lighting and minimal shadows; model left hand and partial lower face visible.
- Shot compositionStudio portrait framing showing the shirt worn by a model from upper thighs to just above the nose; centered product framing.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or packaging.
- Model detailsMale model wearing the shirt with the left hand partially in a pocket and right hand visible at the image lower right; lower part of model face and neck visible, head slightly turned to model left.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the collar and slight shadowing on the left side of the shirt indicating a light source from camera right.
Colors
light beige· main fabric#CAB693warm beige (darker)· embroidery motif#C2AC84dark brown· buttons- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-fit button-up shirt with a pointed collar and a slightly curved, rounded hem visible at the front.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the shirt front and collar showing a point collar, button placket, small embroidered sun motifs across the visible fabric, and two visible buttons; top buttonhole is undone.
- Collar shapeClassic point collar with visible topstitching; collar points are moderately long and lie flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketCenter front placket with visible single row of buttons; top buttonhole is open showing inner placket edge.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.66 (high) - ButtonsTwo visible round buttons with a glossy, slightly translucent brown-amber appearance; one at the chest and one nearer the hem of the visible area.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.39 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.43 · y 0.64 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Embroidered patternAll-over small sun motifs embroidered tone-on-tone across the visible fabric; motifs are regularly spaced and slightly raised above the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a slightly matte finish and fine surface wrinkles near the placket and chest.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.24 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Image shows a cropped model upper torso and neck against a neutral light background; soft even studio lighting with minimal shadows; a small hoop earring is visible on the model's left ear.
- Model crop and poseCropped view showing model jawline, lower face and neck with the shirt collar; head turned slightly to the model's left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - EarringSmall silver hoop earring visible on the left ear.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.05 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and slight shadowing under the jaw and collar.
Colors
light tan beige· shirt fabric#CDBC9Bmuted beige embroidery· embroidered suns#CCBA94amber-brown· buttons#81653D- Collar shapeClassic point collar with visible topstitching; collar points are moderately long and lie flat against the chest.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve beige button shirt with a rounded hem, single-button cuffs, a back yoke seam, and a small tone-on-tone repeated embroidered sun motif across the fabric.
- View and silhouetteRear view of a relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt showing full back, upper sleeves, and curved hem that extends below the hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.08 · w 0.88 · h 0.86 (high) - Back yokeHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.11 · w 0.72 · h 0.08 (high) - CollarLow stand collar visible from rear with a narrow topstitch along the edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (high) - Hem shapeCurved shirt hem with visible topstitching following the curve.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Cuffs and buttonsSingle-button barrel cuffs with a visible dark round button on the right cuff and matching button detail on the left cuff.
2 regions
x 0.74 · y 0.76 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - All-over embroidered motifSmall repeated tone-on-tone embroidered sun motif arranged in a regular all-over pattern covering the shirt body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Fabric textureMatte woven fabric with light creasing and soft drape visible across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.22 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a neutral light gray background with even lighting and soft shadow; model hands and neck visible.
- Background and lightingEven studio lighting on a seamless light gray background producing soft, minimal shadows.
- Model presencePartial mannequin or model visible from the neck down to mid-thigh; right hand and left hand slightly visible at the hem.
3 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.34 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.78 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Crop and framingImage framed to show full back of shirt with slight head crop at the top edge and visible lower body trousers below the hem.
Colors
warm beige· shirt base#CAB48Cmuted golden beige· embroidered motif#C2AC84dark brown· cuff buttons#72554A- View and silhouetteRear view of a relaxed-fit long-sleeve shirt showing full back, upper sleeves, and curved hem that extends below the hips.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- What is the exact fiber composition of the cotton-blend fabric (e.g., percentages of cotton, polyester, elastane)?
- The exact fiber composition is not provided in the product listing. Similar Paul Smith cotton-blend shirts contain 87% cotton and 13% polyester [1], but this specific shirt's exact percentages are not confirmed.
- What are the recommended care instructions for this shirt (machine wash, dry clean, or hand wash)?
- The product listing does not include care instructions. Based on similar Paul Smith cotton-blend shirts, we recommend machine washing at 30°C, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, and iron on low heat [1].
- How does the 'relaxed fit' compare to other Paul Smith shirt fits—does it run larger than their classic or slim fit?
- Our shirt has a 'relaxed fit,' which is roomier than Paul Smith's slim or tailored fits. For reference, Paul Smith offers 'casual fit' and 'tailored fit' in other shirts [1][2], and 'relaxed' is similar to a casual fit—looser through the body and shoulders.
- Can you describe the actual color more accurately? The description says 'creamy, desaturated yellow'—is it closer to cream or pale yellow in natural light?
- The shirt is described as having a 'creamy, desaturated yellow background' [4]. In natural light, it likely reads as a pale, muted yellow—not a bright or warm yellow, but a soft, off-white yellow with a subtle creamy tone.