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Boss Tweed: Ralph Lauren
To begin, it’s worth noting a bit of tweed’s history. Originating in the Scottish Highlands, this fabric was crafted to protect farmers from the harsh and wet climate. It soon captured the attention of the English upper class, who embraced it for outdoor activities like shooting and fishing. The patterns — Glen plaid, herringbone, houndstooth, and windowpane — could be personalised and were often worn for formal events. Tweed blended seamlessly with the landscape as an early form of camouflage, yet when paired with a tie and vest, it stood out as a symbol of adventure among the elite.
This three-piece suit features a large-scale cognac-and-camel Glen check. Exclusively woven in Britain for the collection, it showcases a distinctively Polo pattern: a windowpane grid of wine and green that frames the plaid, giving it Ralph Lauren’s unmistakable style.
Transforming traditional tweed patterns into bold statement pieces for three-piece suits, Polo coats, and blazers.
For Ralph Lauren, creating something means it must be authentic and of superior quality. While history guides the brand, taste allows for personal interpretation. Over forty years ago, the company started collaborating with some of the oldest and most esteemed textile mills in Britain and Ireland to develop distinct patterns exclusive to the Ralph Lauren collections.
The latest Polo Originals collection utilizes tweed for texture, blending classic menswear with surprising workwear elements like a twill vest, mended cords, cap-toe boots, and double-pronged belts.
One notable Polo coat has an interesting origin, inspired by Ralph’s own piece. The original was a brown-and-tan tweed named “parquet,” a variation of herringbone with a subtle diamond pattern. For the Polo Originals collection, they partnered with Abraham Moon & Sons, an English mill established in 1837 — the year Queen Victoria began her reign. The colour scheme was adjusted to charcoal with a faint purple overcheck.
These tweeds bring new life to your wardrobe
The collaboration with heritage mills is celebrated in the Polo Originals collection, featuring an impressive range of tweed suits, coats, hats, and blazers. These pieces, with their enlarged and washed graphic patterns, make a bold statement. They offer individuality and are a visual representation of classic, discerning taste. Consequently, these items remain timeless and functional beyond a single season.
Over the shoulder
The Polo coat has been a mainstay in the collection for years.
Drawing inspiration from early English polo, its functional details, like a breast pocket flap to repel rain, were designed for players to wear over their uniforms between matches.
This coat is slightly oversized for convenient layering and includes a belted back, gauntlet cuffs, and large buttons for easy use.
CROSS COUNTRY
Although rooted in the countryside, they complement urban fashion when paired with denim and a button-down. Ralph Lauren adheres to strict rules in developing their patterns. Certain herringbones are distinctly Polo. Examine the cognac-and-camel Glen check, used in various scales on a three-piece suit and a Polo coat. The suit features a windowpane grid of wine and green that frames the plaid, while on the coat, the colours are cantered. Both designs add richness, making the pieces unmistakable, timeless, and unique.
