Marking its 55th anniversary, Paul Smith made a triumphant return to Tokyo after 14 years, unveiling its Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection at the historic Tokyo National Museum Hyokeikan. This season, the designer seamlessly integrated womenswear into his menswear lineup, presenting a unified vision steeped in personal history, artistic reverence, and quintessential British tailoring.

A lifelong admirer of photography, Smith found inspiration in the works of his father, Harold B. Smith, whose image Field Flower—a delicate capture of wild daisies—became a recurring motif across jackets, ties, shirts, and fluid dresses. The designer also turned his own lens inward, incorporating his vibrant orchid photography into the collection, printed on draped rayon pieces that infused tailoring with a natural softness.

Signature suiting took on unexpected textures, as corduroy single-breasted jackets and slacks introduced a relaxed yet refined contrast. The collection thrived on subtle juxtapositions—striped knits paired with traditional checked trousers, and masculine silhouettes reimagined for womenswear through sharp-shouldered jackets, leather outerwear, and tailored trench coats with glen check accents.

A standout collaboration with British heritage brand Barbour saw the classic oiled jacket reinterpreted with vivid orange and red chin straps, alongside Paul Smith’s signature striped side vents—a nod to Harold Smith’s meticulous eye for detail.

A celebration of craftsmanship, memory, and modernity, Paul Smith’s latest collection serves as both a tribute to photographic storytelling and a testament to the house’s enduring ability to merge past and present with effortless sophistication.