Paul Smith's real passion was sport and his ambition was to become a professional racing cyclist, until aged 17 years, when he was in a terrible accident which led to six months in hospital. During this time he made new friends, who inspired him to become a part of the creative world. Within two years, Paul Smith was managing his first boutique in Nottingham and with the encouragement of his girlfriend Pauline Denyer (now wife), opened a tiny shop in 1970. By 1976 Paul showed his first menswear collection in Paris under the Paul Smith label. His popular fragrances include Paul Smith Extreme, & Paul Smith London.
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