The rise of the Polo Neck
Looking back on 2015, one of the most symbolic styles of the year has to be the polo neck– and it’s not going anywhere fast. Infiltrating libraries, cafes and pubs in their dozens and oozing understated elegance, the versatility and timeless connotations associated with polo necks have seen them flying off the shelves.
Whether channelling your inner Audrey Hepburn or Brigitte Bardot, the options for emulation are endless. Instagram feeds are brimming with polo neck outfit inspiration (#OOTD) and London Fashion Week saw them flock in their thousands- paired with anything from leather skirts to high waisted jeans.
The polo neck is one of those nice trends- and the sort that doesn’t come about too often. The type that is both blissfully practical (you are well and truly protected against the weather- no scarf? No problem!) And completely within a high street price range. And it is more than likely you don’t even need to shop for one, for there will almost certainly be one lurking in the back of your wardrobe.
From Kim Kardashian to Taylor Swift, the celeb world has been quick to adopt and clutch onto the style, it’s ubiquity in the pre-autumn collections putting it in stead farce place to adopt the Autumn/Winter collection too. Gucci, Stella McCartney and Valentino all included polo necks in their collections, JW Anderson adopted them as the star of his show and Dior added a splash of sparkle with a sequinned twist.
The polo neck is a trend that dates back to at least the 15th century, although it was only from the late 19th century onwards that they were more commonly worn. Beginning as a regular attire for menial workers, athletes, sailors and naval officers, it was then adopted in the 20th century by radical academics, artists and intellectuals. Later on it became a big fashion for young wealthy men, following them being worn by European film stars Marcello Mastroianna and Yves Montland. Feminists made them into a unisex item in the early 1900’s and by the mid 20th century it had been fully absorbed into mainstream fashion. In this time it was also viewed as ‘anti-tie’ an alternative smart form of dress. Since then many film stars such as Audrey Hepburn turned the polo neck into an iconic fashion symbol that has been integrated into work and home outfits alike.
Here are some of our favourite looks from London Fashion Week and a peek at some of our Polo necks we have in stock…
If these have got you itching for a new polo neck to style and incorporate into your weekly wear, look no further. For we have a large range just perfect for any occasion. Take a look here
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