Brand Profile
Born from the passion for the sea, Paul&Shark is a luxury leisurewear brand, synonymous with performance and a unique lifestyle worldwide that embody Italian style, expertise, know-how and a true commitment to sustainability. The brand’s winning formula is a blend of high quality, craftsmanship, technology, research and innovation, creativity and attention to detail handed down for three generations and remaining true to itself. Paul&Shark is an example of Italian excellence that has endured two world wars, changing its production over the years, from making aircraft wing covers during World War I to starting a knitwear factory that worked as a supplier for major French and Italian fashion houses. Followed by the establishment of the Paul&Shark brand in 1976, in Maine, the American state where the love for the sea is paramount, and founder Paolo Dini saw a faded inscription on the bow of an old clipper, in a small sailmaker ‘s workshop, that read “Paul&Shark” and welcomed as a sign. In 1978, Paul&Shark C0P918 pullover was born: a sailing sweater that would go onto become an icon. Instantly recognizable from its packaging (a metal can used on board ships as a multi-purpose container) “the pullover for the sea” saw immediate success and signaled the start of a whole new water repellent knitwear collection. Today Paul&Shark collections, synonymous with timeless garments, Italian elegance, seafaring tradition adapted to everyday lifestyle, are available throughout the world in more than 70 different countries and over 1,200 point of sales. More than 120 are Paul&Shark boutiques located in the most exclusive shopping areas, from Milan - Via Montenapoleone, to Hong Kong - Canton Road, Shanghai - Nanjing Road, Dubai – Dubai Mall, Moscow – Gum.