"The World's Most Imitated Shirt"
“The World’s Most Imitated Shirt”
Styling a fashion icon from Brooks Brothers.
Aptly nicknamed “The World’s Most Imitated Shirt,” the Brooks Brothers Original Polo® Button-Down is a style icon for the ages. In 1896, John Brooks, grandson of founder Henry S. Brooks, observed a polo match in England, where players pinned down their collars to prevent flapping during play. Inspired, Brooks brought the idea back to the United States, and within a few years a fashion innovation was born. Details like the iconic collar “roll” and buttons, along with meticulously sewn Signature 6-Pleat Shirring® at the cuff distinguish this timeless Brooks Brothers creation, which has been displayed at the Museum of Modern Art and is considered a fundamental piece of fashion design history.
It has evolved over 125 years, but remains the most versatile shirt in menswear. The styling possibilities are truly endless. It looks just as at home with a tie and blazer as it does with a pair of khaki shorts in the summer or underneath a suede leather during transitional spring weather. One thing is for sure: no matter how you wear it this shirt isn’t going out of style any time soon.
