Boy, it’s hot outside, right? After spending much of the past year trapped inside, it’s almost like the sun has heard our cries and is gifting us with daily rays to satisfy our newfound social lives. That being said, with very little to do over the past twelve months, changing seasons have gone by unnoticed, and now, our wardrobes have met a sudden expected need to dress for baking weather. So where do we start? Easy: with some light basics. Namely: the polo shirt.
Designed to meet the practical uniform requirements of polo players in the 1930s, the polo shirt is defined by its signature three button down collar. Originally crafted from a chunky cotton, the shirt (as with most menswear essentials) quickly started to gain popularity outside the sports world as cultural figures paired it on top of relaxed ensembles. Today, the most sophisticated take on the shirt comes in a light linen texture, a range of which you can find in our ready-to-wear section.
But before you purchase, we thought we’d share a few of our favourite cinematic icons who made a stylish case for the shirt through their excellent styling. Summer elegance starts here.