![]() ![]() ![]() Keeping in mind that the original Lacoste-designed polo was created with the intention of using it for sports (in that particular case, tennis), it’s not a stretch to see the same styling applied to other forms of athletic apparel as well. While soccer jerseys aren’t likely the first thing you think of when you hear the word “polo,” that doesn’t mean that the legacy of the polo shirt isn’t embedded in the history of other sport uniforms and jerseys as well. Made with a sweater-like knit material (which hews closer to how they used to make polo shirts) and an open, button-free “Johnny Collar,” this argyle polo shirt exudes “I just dug this out from my grandpa’s closet”-vibes (and that’s a good thing). Far from your conventional cotton piqué logo polo, this option from Abercrombie has a vintage feel that feels vaguely inspired by Tony Soprano and Aimé Leon Dore in equal measure. This sweater polo, however, shows exactly where Abercrombie & Fitch is at right now. As much as we appreciate that Abercrombie has turned a corner going into the 2020s, even we can’t bring ourselves to wear one of its Moose logo polos (we have our limits). That said, don’t let your past biases (or memories of high school d-bags) convince you that Abercrombie & Fitch is still firmly stuck in 2005 in case you missed it, Abercrombie & Fitch-like your high school bully- grew up a bit (it’s cool again). Those of a certain age are probably incredulous that we’d even include Abercrombie & Fitch on a list about polos. Originally fashioned from cotton piqué, the polo shirt was more ubiquitous and accessible than ever by the 1950s and 60s-although the incoming proliferation of polyester made some iterations less breathable and comfortable than the knit OGs.Ībercrombie & Fitch Argyle Johnny Collar Sweater Polo Embroidered with the now-iconic crocodile (a nod to Lacoste’s on-court nickname), the new shirt style was inspired by Lacoste’s tennis tournament success, which also drove interest in the look. ![]() Innovating on starchy button-down sport shirts of the era and taking inspiration from the shirting of tennis player René Lacoste’s polo-playing friend, the Marquis of Cholmondeley, the modern polo that we know today comes courtesy of the legendary tennis player-turned-designer. If you think about it, Ralph Lauren literally built an entire brand off the iconography and wearable ease of this particular soft-collared sport shirt.Ī wardrobe staple in its own right, the polo shirt has been a must-have since its debut in the mid-1920s. But the polo shirt is far more versatile and timelessly stylish enough that its legacy can override an admittedly bad string of PR from the first decade of the 21st century. Now, don’t get us wrong, if the term “polo shirt” conjures up the cologne-drenched Hollister retail stores and Abercrombie & Fitch pastel-colored popped collars of the aughts,that’s fair. ![]()
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