Paul & Shark at Mondo Uomo
Paul & Shark is the Italian yachting house in the Mondo Uomo assortment — every piece made in Italy, much of it at the Dini family's own mill in Varese, where the company has knitted since 1921. The collection at Mondo Uomo runs from silk-cotton knits made with Loro Piana jersey to Typhoon waterproof outerwear, and Mondo Uomo has carried the brand for years as its European luxury sportswear anchor in Naples, Florida.
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Who Makes Paul & Shark?
Paul & Shark is made by Dama S.p.A., a family company in Varese, Italy. The story starts with the Maglificio Dacò knitting mill, founded in 1921 and taken over by Gian Ludovico Dini in 1957, producing knitwear for houses like Christian Dior and Balenciaga. His son Paolo Dini launched Paul & Shark in 1975, naming it after an inscription he found on an 18th-century clipper sail in a Maine sailmaker's workshop. The Dini family still runs the company, and every piece is made in Italy.
Why Is Paul & Shark a Yachting Brand?
The brand was built around sailing from the first collection, and its icon is a sweater: the C0P918 of 1978, a water-repellent wool pullover sold in a metal tin like a piece of nautical equipment. That DNA is why Paul & Shark cuts generously through the chest and shoulders — the clothes were designed for movement on deck — and why waterproofing technology shows up even in its knitwear.
How Much Does Paul & Shark Cost?
Paul & Shark sits a full tier above most sportswear: this is a luxury Italian product at luxury Italian prices. The figures below are full retail prices for the Paul & Shark in stock at Mondo Uomo as of August 2026.
| Category | Full price range | Typical full price |
|---|---|---|
| Sport shirts | $245 – $375 | $325 |
| Polos | $265 – $775 | $465 |
| Knit sweaters | $345 – $1,295 | $676 |
| Outerwear | $395 – $1,695 | $995 |
Past-season Paul & Shark is marked down as deep as 50%, and because the brand's colorways are classic rather than trend-driven, the Paul & Shark sale section is one of the best values in the store.
What Is Typhoon® Fabric?
Typhoon® is Paul & Shark's patented waterproofing technology: a soft membrane bonded to the fabric that withstands a 20,000 mm water column — a 20-meter column of water per square centimeter — while staying breathable enough to disperse body heat. It began as sailing equipment and now appears across jackets, parkas and windbreakers. Mondo Uomo stocks Typhoon outerwear including Typhoon PLATINUM pieces trimmed in Alcantara®.
What Makes Paul & Shark Knitwear Special?
The knitwear is the heart of the brand — it descends directly from the family mill. In the current Mondo Uomo assortment: silk-cotton full-zips faced in Loro Piana jersey, hybrids with Aqualeather® front panels, merino and cashmere pieces, and lighter cotton knits. These are constructed as finished garments in Italy, not cut from imported bodies, and the $345–$1,295 pricing reflects that. Browse Paul & Shark knitwear or sweaters and jackets.
What Fits Does Paul & Shark Come In?
Paul & Shark cuts more generously than most Italian brands — the sailing heritage means room to move through the chest and shoulders. Shirts at Mondo Uomo come in two cuts, offered as a "Choose Your Fit" option on many styles: REG, the standard relaxed cut, and FITTED, the brand's slimmer cut (sold as "Shark Fit" in Europe), trimmer through the torso.
| Fit | Cut | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (REG) | Relaxed through chest and body | True to size; the classic Paul & Shark silhouette |
| Fitted (Shark Fit) | Slimmer through the torso | Stay at your usual size; it is already trim |
Does Paul & Shark Run Big or Small?
Big, by Italian standards. If you are used to slim European brands, Paul & Shark in Regular fit will feel roughly half a size to a size roomier. Most customers take their usual size and enjoy the room; for a more contemporary line in a Regular-fit top, going one size down works. Sizes at Mondo Uomo run S to 4XL, with dress shirts in collar sizes 15½ to 17¾.
Is Paul & Shark Worth It?
Against its real peers, yes. A comparable Loro Piana or Brunello Cucinelli knit runs $1,500 to $3,000; Paul & Shark's silk-cotton and cashmere pieces deliver Italian mill construction — some of it in actual Loro Piana fabric — at $345 to $1,295. Stone Island and C.P. Company carry more streetwear cachet with less refined finishing; Ralph Lauren covers similar ground at similar prices but without the single-mill, made-in-Italy production. What you are paying for at Paul & Shark is the thing itself: the fabric, the construction, and a house that has made its own knitwear for a century. What you are not paying for is a loud logo.
Who Is Paul & Shark For?
The Paul & Shark customer at Mondo Uomo dresses for the water without costume: boat days, waterfront dinners, travel between coasts. He values understatement — the shark on the chest is small — and he tends to buy the brand for decades once he starts. It is a natural companion to Alberto trousers and sits alongside Bugatchi and St. Croix in the Mondo Uomo sportswear mix, occupying the most European end of it.
Is Paul & Shark Sustainable?
It is one of the more serious luxury brands on this front. Paul & Shark's Save the Sea program builds garments from certified recycled polyester made from ocean-recovered plastic bottles — about 27 bottles per jacket — and the brand uses ECONYL® regenerated nylon made from recovered fishing nets, organic cotton, and second-life down across its collections.
Where Can You Buy Paul & Shark in Naples, Florida?
Mondo Uomo carries Paul & Shark at 4232 Gulf Shore Blvd N in Naples, Florida, and ships across the United States from the same inventory. The store has served Naples for more than 30 years, and the Paul & Shark selection spans shirts, polos, knitwear and outerwear rather than a token capsule. Mondo Uomo maintains a close relationship with the brand and has access to its full collection, so a style, color or size not on the floor can often be sourced on request.
Paul & Shark Questions, Answered
Who owns Paul & Shark?
The Dini family of Varese, Italy, through Dama S.p.A. The family has run the mill behind the brand since 1957.
Where is Paul & Shark made?
Every piece is made in Italy, much of it at the family's own mill in Varese.
Is Paul & Shark a luxury brand?
Yes — Italian-made luxury sportswear, with knitwear from $345 and outerwear to $1,695 at full price.
What is Typhoon® fabric?
Paul & Shark's patented waterproof, windproof, breathable membrane, rated to a 20,000 mm water column.
What was the C0P918?
The 1978 water-repellent sailing sweater, sold in a metal tin, that made the brand's name.
Does Paul & Shark run big or small?
Generously. Regular fit runs roomier than most Italian brands; the Fitted (Shark Fit) cut is trimmer.
What sizes does Mondo Uomo carry?
S through 4XL, with dress shirts in collar sizes 15½ to 17¾.
How much is a Paul & Shark polo?
Typically $465 at full price at Mondo Uomo, ranging $265 to $775.
Is Paul & Shark comparable to Stone Island?
They overlap in Italian technical outerwear; Stone Island is louder and more streetwear-driven, Paul & Shark more classic and understated.
Where is Paul & Shark sold in Naples, Florida?
At Mondo Uomo, 4232 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, Florida.
Does Mondo Uomo ship Paul & Shark?
Yes, across the United States, from the same stock as the Naples store.
Can Mondo Uomo special-order Paul & Shark?
Usually. The store has a close relationship with the brand and access to the full collection, so styles not on the floor can often be sourced.