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Polo T-shirts’ origin is very much linked with the Indian context. The birthplace of Polo which was in Manipur, India after which the first-ever Polo Club was established in the 1800s. Earlier the players used to play the sport in long sleeves cotton shirt which wasn’t comfortable to stretch the body while galloping on the field. Thus, the need gave birth to the flexible cotton-blended t-shirt – Polo t-shirts. And then it went to mass because Brooks Brothers saw the potential in the t-shirt. The history of Polo T-shirts dates back to 1896 when for the first time Brooks Brothers started mass-marketing the outfit. Even before it came to the mass, this was spotted by John Brooks, the early president of Brooks’ Brothers at a Polo event sported by English players. This is how the love for Polo T-shirts started from being a player’s comfort zone to spreading its magic to the larger groups of men.

 Polo T-shirts have seen steady growth in the demands since then till the current generation. It has always been one of the go-to attire for men. It gives you a no-brainer style. Its versatility is unique – room to pair it with multiple outfits. It also had the fashion quotient which never became archaic. The credit also goes to fashion brands like Mufti. It gave a new perspective to the old concepts to keep the men’s Polo t-shirts relevant. The idea has been to make Polo T-shirts an omnipresence outfit. This has been made possible with different types of shades and designs which were introduced by Mufti from time to time. For example; earlier men could find only a few shades in Polo t-shirts where every other man might end wearing similar colors like white, navy, bottle green or black. With Mufti, life got introduced to Polo T-shirts:

  • Wear Grey or White Camo Printed Polo T-shirts: Such designs are great for outdoor adventures
  • Pink or Sky Blue Floral Printed Polo T-shirts: These light colors are great for summer wears.
  • Geometric Printed Polo T-shirts: These are cooler for a semi-casual look for office wear when paired with cotton trousers.
  • Navy Striped Polo T-shirts: Striped t-shirts have got a new life. Team them with denim and sneakers.

This is just a sneak peek of what fashionable brands like Mufti has to offer to the men of today. Browse here to look for yourself. The idea should be to make a set of Polo T-shirts to make every day comfortable and stylish. 

Going back to the history of Polo T-shirts, why not inspire you guys to wear in olden years’ styles. If you are a Polo Player then you know the drill of dressing up in Polo T-shirts. An actual player should be wearing all of this:

  • Neat and Clean Polo T-shirt
  • Helmet (hard hat)
  • Shoes- Sports shoes but with good grip

Be ready if you are a regular visitor to the Polo Clubs in your city. After all, appearance does matter.

Let’s talk about other important figures in making what Polo T-shirts are today. Another key person was the legendry French Tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste (1906-1996). Lacoste has been given the credit to inventing the modern polo t-shirt. Tennis was another game which needed the players to be regularly moving on the court, therefore, it needed a Polo too. This was worn a luxurious game but players were still playing in a full sleeves’ shirt. Lacoste ditched the idea of full sleeves. Firstly he cut his sleeves in half for better performance on the court as the game became more competitive. He also introduced unstarched collars for better movement of the neck, then he used pique cotton material. This fabric got breath-ability in the shirt along with the flexibility. Lacoste became what it is today because of the material is introduced to the world. The t-shirts were also made long enough to be tucked inside the shorts so that there were no obstacles in the hand movements. In 1951, these tennis t-shirts were expanded in more colors. Slowly and steadily it became a status symbol of the competent sportsperson.

In today’s time also we see the lawn tennis players sporting Polo T-shirts in different fabrics as well as designs. Polo T-shirts have seen many phases and one of the outfits which have been existing and competing with other attires for ages. It has always maintained its status quo in the men’s fashion industry.

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