Originally envisioned as Polo Fashion, Polo Ralph Lauren is the first brand created by legendary designer Ralph Lauren. Combining timeless collegiate apparel with an all-American sportswear aesthetic and detailing taken from the world of bespoke English fashion, Polo Ralph Lauren is a leading name in luxury fashion and lifestyle products.
As the name implies, Polo Ralph Lauren often finds inspiration in the culture and sport of polo. The Polo Ralph Lauren RLX PP Tour Pique Golf Shirt Navy exemplifies the label's polo aesthetic. It features premium knitted cotton, dual lines around the folded collar, and the signature horse and rider logo on the left chest. While this emblem usually appears on polos, crew cuts, or zippered sweatshirts, it can also be found on baseball caps and boat shoes.
Rugby, skiing, running, rowing, sailing, and the accomplishments of great American athletes also inform Polo Ralph Lauren's house codes, which expand the brand beyond blazers, knit sweaters, and loafers. Other noteworthy elements that define Polo Ralph Lauren include plaid, brass buttons, and haberdashery detailing from high-society English fashion. The American flag, oversized "POLO" lettering, and red, white, and blue colourways also feature prominently. Inspired by the uniforms of US athletes in the 1920s and 1930s, the Polo Ralph Lauren Winter Stadium Rugby Shirt White Multi features bold "POLO" lettering and running bib-inspired graphics with an American flag on the chest.
Although started as a menswear label, Polo Ralph Lauren now offers a wide range of products, including footwear, collectibles, and womenswear, and has collaborated with labels such as Kith, CLOT, and Team USA.
