Approaching 60 years in business, Polo has shored up unfathomable amounts of cultural capital, been the subject of countless trends, and produced more iconic pieces than just about every other brand out there. And somehow, even with such a gargantuan presence, Polo has also managed to maintain its reputation for meticulous attention to detail and long-lasting quality. (Just think about how many thrift stores carry Polo pieces, and how good those pieces still look today, even when they’re decades-old and totally washed out.)
All this is to say that whether you’re a hardcore preppie, a ‘90s hip-hop fiend, a workwear obsessive, or simply anyone with a passing interest in style, Polo is for you. But if you’ve never shopped there before, it can be daunting to walk into a Polo store cold. To help, here’s a quick rundown on the best of what Polo does—which, as you might have guessed, is a lot.
The Polo Ralph Lauren Shopping Guide
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Preeminent Polo Shirts
The polo shirt is so central to the Ralph universe that it’s hard to separate the two, even if the origins of what we know as the polo shirt lie neither with Ralph, nor the equestrian sport. Safe to say, the brand did make the polo iconic, and naturally, it’s still one of the most reliable garments Ralph makes. You’ll find it in the classic mesh-pique fabric, in dozens of colors, as well as plenty of stripes and prints. If you’re so inclined, you can even build your own custom polo shirt with your preferred color palette and embroidery.