What do we know about the polo shirt?

Everyone knows that a polo is a T-shirt with a collar and three or four buttons, but no one knows where this fashion came from find. Polo is now a classic. This piece of clothing is suitable for people who love comfort and simplicity in clothing without losing their presentability. The polo shirt is perfect for sporty, casual and business style.

As for the origin of polo, it is associated with the sport of the same name. This game originated in ancient Persia, after which it was revived in India. The very word "polo" comes from the Indian "pulu", which literally translates as "willow rods". It was from such rods that balls were made for the game, which, in turn, with the help of a stick, had to be scored at the opponent's goal. The players put on a sweater with long sleeves, mounted an elephant or a horse and rode around the field.

Later, in the middle of the 19th century, the British military brought the game home. Then the uniform was a classic shirt, trousers, high boots, a helmet and gloves.  In 1890, the U.S. Polo Assn, who made uniforms specifically for equestrian polo players. The clothes remained the same, only the traditional trousers were replaced by breeches. 

The form for playing tennis was no less important. The traditional outfit (shirt, tie and flannel trousers) was replaced by the French tennis player Rene Lacoste. He once wore a white shirt with a collar and buttons to a game. Later, Rene Lacoste founded his own brand, known as "Lacoste" and began to produce comfortable clothing for athletes. The designer's inventions were appreciated by all golfers, tennis players and yachtmen of that time.

The English tennis player Frederick Perry, who created the Fred Perry brand, turned out to be a follower of René Lacoste. He, in turn, improved the design of the polo shirt - he shortened the sleeve and added decorative stripes to the cuffs and collar. Later, Ben Sherman, Ralpf Lauren, Etro, Gucci, Missoni and many other fashion houses began to produce such T-shirts. 

The polo has become a real must-have, and many celebrities have fallen in love with natural, breathable fabric and aristocratic design. Thus, the T-shirt migrated from sportswear to everyday wear. It is combined with many things - trousers, skirts, shorts. Classic sneakers, sneakers and moccasins are suitable as shoes.