Ties and Tweed

Boss Tweed
Ties? Yes, Ties!

And more ...

Somehow, it just wouldn’t feel like fall here at Polo without having a little big tweed in your wardrobe—crunchy wools in checks of cognac and camel or charcoal and grey that have been exploded this season in size to become statement pieces worth notice, whether as a suit, a vest, or even a down jacket.

In addition to a mix of notes on other matters of style, we’ve also put together a special package of stories on the meaning of the necktie. Polo started, as you probably know, as a tie business. But Polo style has always been point and counterpoint. As many times as Ralph has worn a tie, he has worn a T-shirt or a flannel or a turtleneck. When you don’t wear a tie all the time, in other words, it makes the moments you do all the more important, and we think that’s worth considering.

The Editors
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Pattern Matters

Exploding the size of iconic tweed patterns to turn three-piece suits, Polo coats, and blazers into statement pieces worth notice

To start, it would seem relevant to briefly mention a detail or two from the history of tweed. The fabric, as you may have guessed, was invented in the Scottish Highlands to shield farmers and field workers from the cold, damp climate. From there, it caught the attention of the sportier members of the English upper class, who adopted it as a go-to uniform for their favorite country pursuits—shooting, fishing, hunting, and generally mucking about. The patterns they chose—Glen plaid, herringbone, houndstooth, windowpane—could also be customized and smartened up for more formal occasions.