Paul & Shark U.S.A. Inc.

What Paul & Shark U.S.A. Inc. does

Paul & Shark U.S.A. Inc. is the United States distribution and marketing subsidiary of Dama S.P.A., an Italian public limited company that owns and operates the Paul & Shark luxury fashion brand. Founded in 1921 by Andrea Dama, the brand is headquartered in Varese, Italy, with a communication showroom in Milan, a retail showroom on via Ciovassino in Milan, and a warehouse facility in Casciago, Italy. The U.S. entity operates with approximately 30 employees and is based in New York City, NY, supporting the brand's presence in the United States market.

The company sells premium knitwear, outerwear, and ready-to-wear apparel for men, women, and children, alongside accessories such as shoes, bags, backpacks, hats, and belts. Merchandising is organized into seasonal collections (Spring Summer 2026), a year-round "Always" core line, and the Riviera resortwear sub-brand. Product technology centers on proprietary fabric treatments including "Typhoon Technology," and the brand offers customization services for select garments. Pricing spans $276.50 (discounted linen shirt) to $945.00 (hybrid cardigan), with typical non-sale prices of $370-$695 per item, positioning Paul & Shark in the accessible-luxury tier.

Paul & Shark operates a direct-to-consumer model through owned e-commerce storefronts across 40+ countries (including dedicated sites for the US, UK, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, China, Japan, Australia, and the UAE), complemented by physical retail locations surfaced via an online store locator. Marketing relies on the brand's owned website, email newsletters, the Paul & Shark Club loyalty program, and ambassador campaigns (e.g., Jesse Williams). The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

Paul & Shark U.S.A. Inc.

Legal name

Dama S.P.A.

Website

https://paulshark.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paul & Shark U.S.A. Inc. is the US subsidiary of Italian luxury fashion house Dama S.P.A., selling premium knitwear, outerwear, and ready-to-wear apparel for men, women, and children through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and physical retail across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (4581)

SIC

Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

Keywords

• Luxury knitwear
• Premium outerwear
• Resortwear apparel
• Italian fashion brand
• Ready-to-wear clothing

Headquarters

HQ city

Varese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Apparel and Accessories Sales: Paul & Shark generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of luxury knitwear, outerwear, and ready-to-wear apparel for men and women through its e-commerce platform and retail stores. The brand also sells accessories including shoes, bags, backpacks, hats, and belts.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paul & Shark designs, produces, and sells luxury Italian knitwear, outerwear, and ready-to-wear apparel for men, women, and children, along with accessories such as shoes, bags, backpacks, hats, and belts. The company operates its own e-commerce platform and physical retail stores globally, with curated seasonal collections (e.g., Spring Summer, Always Collection, Riviera Collection) priced in the mid-$200s to nearly $1,000 per item.

Product overview

Paul & Shark is an Italian luxury fashion brand offering premium knitwear, outerwear, and ready-to-wear clothing for men and women. The portfolio includes seasonal Spring Summer Collections, year-round Always Collection, and the upscale Riviera Collection featuring resortwear and linen items. The brand also provides accessories (shoes, bags, hats, belts), beachwear, and operates the Paul & Shark Club loyalty program with customization services. Products span knitwear, outerwear, shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, trousers, jeans, bermuda shorts, and hybrid garments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Riviera Collection: Luxury resortwear collection featuring linen garments and premium materials for men and women.
• Shark World

Products and services

• Men's Spring Summer Collection Seasonal ready-to-wear collection for men including knitwear, outerwear, hybrid garments, overshirts, shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, track suits, jeans, trousers, bermuda shorts, and beachwear.
• Women's Spring Summer Collection Seasonal ready-to-wear collection for women including outerwear, knitwear, sweatshirts, track suits, tops, trousers, bermuda shorts, and accessories.
• Men's Always Collection Year-round core collection offering outerwear, knitwear, sweatshirts, track suits, shirts, polos, T-shirts, jeans, trousers, beachwear, and accessories for men.
• Riviera Collection Premium lifestyle collection featuring luxury resortwear including linen shirts, linen trousers, linen chino pants, suede loafers, travel bags, and related accessories for both men and women.
• Paul & Shark Club Loyalty Program Customer loyalty program offering services, exclusive surprises, and special offers for members.
• Customization Service Personalization service allowing customers to customize select garments.
• Kids Spring Summer Collection Children's Spring Summer Collection featuring age-appropriate resortwear.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Belstaff: British heritage outerwear brand with global luxury positioning across apparel and accessories. Comparable to Paul & Shark in heritage outerwear focus, premium pricing, and resort/utility crossover aesthetic.
• Prada: Italian global luxury fashion house, publicly traded, with much broader portfolio across apparel, leather goods, and accessories. Comparable to Paul & Shark in Italian heritage and luxury craftsmanship positioning, but at far larger scale.
• Moncler: Italian luxury outerwear brand, now a publicly traded global luxury house. Overlaps with Paul & Shark in outerwear luxury and Italian heritage, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader global brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Canali: Italian luxury menswear brand founded in 1934, offering tailored clothing, knitwear, and accessories. Comparable to Paul & Shark in Italian heritage, premium menswear focus, and global DTC retail and wholesale distribution.
• Kiton: Naples-based luxury menswear brand, family-owned, specializing in hand-tailored suits and premium knitwear. Comparable to Paul & Shark in Italian family ownership, luxury craftsmanship heritage, and high-end price positioning.
• Boglioli: Italian luxury menswear brand specializing in deconstructed jackets, knitwear, and casual luxury. Comparable to Paul & Shark in Italian heritage, similar price band, and resort/casual luxury positioning.
• Corneliani: Italian luxury menswear brand founded in 1930s, specializing in tailored clothing, knitwear, and outerwear. Comparable to Paul & Shark in Italian heritage, premium menswear focus, and global distribution through DTC and department stores.
• Brunello Cucinelli: Italian luxury fashion house known for refined cashmere knitwear and understated elegant menswear/womenswear. Comparable to Paul & Shark in premium product positioning, Italian craftsmanship heritage, and global flagship retail strategy.
• Loro Piana: Italian heritage luxury brand specializing in premium knitwear, cashmere, and ready-to-wear. Closely comparable to Paul & Shark in heritage (early 19th century founding), Italian luxury positioning, premium materials, and global DTC retail model.
• Stone Island: Italian heritage brand specializing in technical outerwear and innovative fabric treatments. Comparable to Paul & Shark in Italian luxury positioning, emphasis on proprietary fabric technology (Typhoon parallels Stone Island's material innovations), and resort/casual aesthetic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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