For generations the Oxford shirt has been an essential piece in any man’s wardrobe and even today it remains one of Ralph Lauren’s most classic garments.
The traditional Oxford cloth from which the shirts are made has origins dating back to the Scottish fabric mills of the 19th century, when the clothes-makers of the time had devised an innovative new technique for producing fabric. By using a basket-weave pattern which combines two lengthwise yarns woven against a thicker and heavier crosswise yarn, a soft yet durable fabric was created which would later prove a perfect sartorial choice for casual and sporting attire.
English polo players were some of the first advocates of the material, choosing it for their long-sleeve shirts which were worn during matches because of the comfort and breathability of the fabric. Luckily, the shirts also looked as good as they were practical and it was because of this that the Oxford shirt found its place in the everyday gentleman’s wardrobe and remained there throughout the 20th century.
The Ralph Lauren lifestyle is based is on preppy Ivy league styles, classic sporting apparel and age-old English haberdashery, so the Oxford shirt was always going to be an inevitable piece for their collection. A true nod to all that inspired Ralph Lauren, the Oxford shirt has earned its status as a Ralph Lauren classic through providing timeless style for generations.
A fully versatile garment, the Ralph Lauren Oxford shirt is perfectly at home when part of a laid-back outfit offering comfort with a definite smart-casual finish. On the other hand, pair your Oxford shirt up with a blazer and repp tie to encapsulate that preppy, Ivy League vibe so typical of Polo Ralph Lauren.
At Cruise we have a great assortment of Polo Ralph Lauren Oxford shirts in a range of exciting colours available in our online store. See some of our best-sellers below, or head over to the complete Polo Ralph Lauren range to see the Oxford shirt and other classic designs.
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(Written by Jake Gauntley)