| The creator of Ralph Lauren polo shirts began his | | | | cotton mesh for ultra comfort. |
| endeavor of creating this popular polo in 1972, | | | | These popular polos are available not only in the retail |
| complete with the Polo emblem that is still popular | | | | stores that sell them directly, but also in outlet and |
| today. It first came out in 24 colors, but is now | | | | online stores. Outlet stores offer lower prices on |
| created in only 17. There are over 35 boutiques | | | | many items that are sold in the retail stores, while |
| across the United States that carry these famous | | | | there are websites that advertise the sale of polos |
| polos. Ralph Lauren was originally born in The Bronx, | | | | from Ralph Lauren at an even lower price. These are |
| New York as Ralph Rueben Lifshitz. His brother | | | | usually still genuine designer polos, but at a much |
| changed his own and Ralph's last name to 'Lauren' | | | | lower cost. The quality is still the same, there's just |
| when Ralph was 16 years old. | | | | the ability to buy more shirts for the same cost of |
| The name 'Ralph Lauren' has since become a | | | | purchasing only a few in the boutiques. |
| household word among fashion conscious people all | | | | There are always knock-offs of the real thing, when |
| across the world. Polo shirts by this famous name are | | | | it comes to designer clothing and it isn't any different |
| available for both men and women, in long and short | | | | with Ralph Lauren polo shirts. The main things to look |
| sleeves as well. For men, there are classic-fit big pony | | | | for on a fake polo are the threads showing in the |
| polos, slim custom-fit big pony and regular polos, | | | | back of the tag, sloppy stitching on the back of the |
| classic-fit mesh polos, and classic & custom-fit | | | | horse insignia, and stitching showing on the inside of |
| long-sleeved polos. Besides the regular polo attire for | | | | the shoulder seam. While the overall appearance is |
| everyday wear, there are Olympic Games and Match | | | | very similar between these two shirts, the |
| Stripe polos. | | | | construction of the fake is of a much lower quality. |
| There is a "create your own" option for both men | | | | The main difference, the one that truly counts, is the |
| and women to design a polo with the desired color, | | | | durability of the garments. The knock-off polo isn't |
| size, embroidery color, and monogrammed name of | | | | going to hold up to everyday wear and tear like the |
| choice. Women's Ralph Lauren polo shirts also come in | | | | true Ralph Lauren product will. The care in |
| the big pony version, classic-fit and skinny-fit polos, | | | | craftsmanship just isn't the same on the knock-off |
| long-sleeved beaded ski or crest polos, long or short | | | | style. There are plenty of ways to find discounted |
| sleeved silver crest polos, USA shield polos, and even | | | | designer clothes without resorting to versions that |
| a dip-dyed version of the big pony skinny polo. All of | | | | aren't only cheaper in price, but also in the way they |
| these polos are made from a breathable stretch | | | | were manufactured. |