Ralph Lauren's Polo Shirt by Ralph Lauren (2022, Hardcover)

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Ralph Lauren's Polo Shirt, Hardcover by Lauren, Ralph (INT); Burns, Ken (FRW); Lauren, David (AFT), ISBN 0847866300, ISBN-13 9780847866304, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Embodying a chic casualness that is uniquely American, the Polo shirt has become a cool cultural symbol, worn by everyone from movie stars and presidents to athletes and artists. This book brings together a gallery of iconic stars, celebrities and everyday people from around the world who have made the Polo their personal canvas for self-expression, and who share their stories about important moments their Polos have played in their lives. Illustrations.

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PublisherRizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100847866300
ISBN-139780847866304
eBay Product ID (ePID)22038577424

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Book TitleRalph Lauren's Polo Shirt
Number of Pages496 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2022
TopicTextile & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, General, Subjects & Themes / Fashion
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Photography, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorRalph Lauren
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height2.2 in
Item Weight63.6 Oz
Item Length8.8 in
Item Width6.7 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"This 544-page tome recounts the historyand evolution of this classic shirt as well as the very lifestyle that it embodies. Gorgeousimages, along with fascinating stories by celebrities and non-celebrities alike, illustratethis must-read for the Polo lover." --SOCIETY TEXAS
Dewey Edition23
Afterword byLauren, David
Dewey Decimal746.92092
SynopsisEmbodying a chic casualness that is uniquely American, the Polo shirt is a cultural symbol, worn by everyone from movie stars and presidents to athletes and artists. The Polo shirt is to Ralph Lauren what Mickey Mouse is to Disney or the Empire State Building is to New York City. Whether worn with the collar popped up, open and untucked, or dressed up under a suit jacket, the Polo embodies the optimism of American style. In Lauren's words, "It's honest and from the heart and hopefully that is what touches the diversity of all who wear it. It was never about a shirt, but a way of living. "Featuring a gallery of stars from the worlds of sports, politics, film, and music--from Leonardo DiCaprio and Spike Lee, to Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, to Pharrell Williams and Venus Williams--as well as everyday people who make the Polo their canvas for self-expression, The Polo Shirt looks at the enduring cool of a wardrobe classic. Included are the full range of colors, styles, and fits the shirt has been produced in during its more than 50 year history. From the classic white to the weathered Polo, from the striped Polo to the US Olympic, US Open, and Wimbledon Championship collaborations, this catalogue celebrates the full spectrum of the Polo, making it a collector's dream., Embodying a chic casualness and ease that is uniquely American, the iconic Polo shirt has become a cool cultural symbol, worn by everyone from movie stars and presidents to athletes and artists., Embodying a chic casualness that is uniquely American, the iconic Polo shirt has become a cool cultural symbol, worn by everyone from movie stars and presidents to athletes and artists. The Polo shirt is to Ralph Lauren what the Swoosh is to Nike, what Mickey Mouse is to Disney, or what the Empire State Building is to New York. Whether worn layered with the collar popped up, open and untucked, or dressed up under an elegant suit jacket, the Polo shirt embodies the optimism and confidence of American style. An astute observer of culture and style once declared that the shirt is "the most democratic of garments, as ubiquitous as a pair of jeans." Featuring a gallery of iconic stars and celebrities from the worlds of fashion, sports, politics, film, music, and even royalty--everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio and Spike Lee to Bill Clinton and Prince Harry, to Pharrell Williams and Venus Williams-- as well as everyday people around the world who have made the Polo their personal canvas for self-expression, and who share their stories about important moments their Polos have played in their lives, The Polo Shirt is a fascinating look at the enduring cultural cool of a wardrobe classic. Also included are the full range of colors, styles, and fits the shirt has been produced in during its more than fifty-year history. From the classic white to the weathered Polo, from the striped Polo to the U.S. Olympic, U.S. Open and Wimbledon Championship collaborations, this comprehensive 544-page catalog celebrates the full range and history of the Polo, making it a collector's dream., The Polo shirt is to Ralph Lauren what Mickey Mouse is to Disney or the Empire State Building is to New York City. Whether worn with the collar popped up, open and untucked, or dressed up under a suit jacket, the Polo embodies the optimism of American style. In Lauren's words, 'It's honest and from the heart and hopefully that is what touches the diversity of all who wear it. It was never about a shirt, but a way of living.' Featuring a gallery of stars from the worlds of sports, politics, film, and music - from Leonardo DiCaprio and Spike Lee, to Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, to Pharrell Williams and Venus Williams - as well as everyday people who make the Polo their canvas for self-expression, The Polo Shirt looks at the enduring cool of a wardrobe classic. Included are the full range of colours, styles, and fits the shirt has been produced in during its more than 50 year history. From the classic white to the weathered Polo, from the striped Polo to the US Olympic, US Open, and Wimbledon Championship collaborations, this catalogue celebrates the full spectrum of the Polo, making it a collector's dream.
LC Classification NumberTT505

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    Great collection of info and illustrations on the Polo shirt!

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