The birth of POLO shirts is inseparable from the polo sport, a European aristocratic sport in the 19th century.
In fact, POLO means polo. In the late 19th century, polo shirts were made of cotton. Long-sleeved shirts
POLO shirts can become what we are accustomed to today
French tennis player René Lacoste is indispensable
He is the founder of modern POLO shirts The inventor, also the founder of the Lacoste brand
The first LACOSTE L.12.12 POLO shirt▼
It is particularly worth mentioning that he applied for the collar of his own brand of POLO shirt Patented
The unique thicker collar can be turned up to protect the neck from the sun during competition
This may be the source of the later stand-up collar trend
And this is also the first time that pique mesh fabric has been applied to POLO shirts
This fabric is wear-resistant, quick-drying, breathable, lightweight and elastic
POLO shirts at that time Packaged as a symbol of identity and status
Only sold in high-end shopping malls, expensive and very popular
The reason why it is so expensive can be said to be part of the brand premium, of course. , the quality is also very good.