Paul Smith was born in Nottingham England, in 1946. In 1970, he opened up his first shop, in his own hometown. He has since designed clothing for men and women, cufflinks, as well as wallets, glasses, luggage,etc. In 2000, he was honored by the Queen of England for his creations, and was awarded knighthood.
Cufflinks have always been a tasteful and classy addition to my own wardrobe, adding a unique personal touch to the overall ensemble. The Paul Smith cufflinks come in different shapes and sizes as one might expect, but are known for the quirky details, and the blending of striking colors, that add humor and wit.
The Paul Smith black and white painted striped cufflinks which are my favorite, are round, rectangular, and silver plated. The Paul Smith logo is prominently featured. The naked lady cufflinks, were made famous by former Prime Minister Tony Blair, who was seen wearing them in one of his public appearances.
Paul Smith cufflinks were also made for England's national soccer team during the 2002 World Cup. The above examples demonstrate the wide appeal that these cufflinks have among different segments of the population, including celebrities. They certainly add the right kind of elegance, boldness, fun and mischief needed.