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The 10 Best Rugby Shirts For Fall/Winter 2009

intern — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:17:11 +0000

The sport itself may not be popular here in the States, but rugby shirts have been poppin’ for a while now. Though the majority of the ones you see on store racks are merely rugby “style” shirts, it doesn’t make them any less cool. And because they’re traditionally made of heavier, more durable cotton than, say, a regular long sleeve polo shirt, they’re great staple pieces for your winter wardrobe. As with anything else, only a few brands know how to make a quality, stylish rugby shirt, and you will find most of them below in our round of the 10 best rugby shirts available this season. Game on…

ROGUES GALLERY ST. MARTIN RUGBY
Click here to Buy It Now at Revolve, $101

TOMMY HILFIGER FEDOR STRIPE RUGBY REGULAR FIT
Click here to Buy It Now at Tommy Hilfiger, $78

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RUGBY WILSON SASH RUGBY
Click here to Buy It Now at Rugby, $98

CANTERBURY OF NEW ZEALAND AVONDALE POLO
Click here to Buy It Now at Bergdorf Goodman, $118

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BARBOUR STRIPED RUGBY SHIRT
Click here to Buy It Now at Orvis, $119

NAUTICA BROAD-STRIPE RUGBY
Click here to Buy It Now at Nautica, $25

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POLO RALPH LAUREN CLASSIC-FIT BIG PONY RUGBY
Click here to Buy It Now at Ralph Lauren, $145

BBC CREST LONGSLEEVE RUGBY
Click here to Buy It Now at BBC, $250

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LACOSTE RUGBY SHIRT
Click here to Buy It Now at Lacoste, $120

TIMBERLAND STRIPED RUGBY SHIRT
Click here to Buy It Now at Macy’s, $30

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Street Detail: Almost Famous

frederickm — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:37:27 +0000

NAME: Noel

AGE: 20

OCCUPATION: Student

HOME BASE: Brooklyn

HAT: Supreme

CARDIGAN: Rugby

SHIRT: Polo Ralph Lauren

NECKLACE: Vintage

JEANS: LTB

SNEAKERS: Jordan VI

BACKPACK: North Face

What is your favorite fall trend? Scarves and cardigans.

Must have item for fall? Knit wear.

What sneaker style are you rocking this season? Urban and casual.

What is a cold weather don’t? It’s so ridiculous seeing people wear shorts and a T-shirt.

Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…

Who inspires your style? Kanye West, Pharrell, Lupe Fiasco and myself.

Last clothing item you purchased? An Armani Exchange V-neck shirt.

Most money you ever spent on a single item of clothing? $350 on a pair of sneakers.

Favorite city? New York.

Dream job? Famous entertainer or songwriter.

Dream date? Rihanna.

Last book read? A Father’s Law by Richard Wright.

Trend proof style advice? Try to stay ahead of the trends and be confident and comfortable in your own unique style. No matter what you wear, you will be noticed or complimented – Trust!!

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Buy It Now: Make Your Own Rugby iPhone App

intern — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:22:57 +0000

We’ve always been content with the sick colorways and designs Ralph Lauren has bestowed upon us through the years. Now, Uncle Ralph has created a new way for customers to become more involved in the creative process. We’ve reported on Rugby’s customizing options before, but now, through an all-new Rugby iPhone app, consumers can construct their very own rugby shirt while on the go. You can also place orders from the application with the “Order Your Creation” option.

As if all this wasn’t genius enough, the application allows users to upload a photo of themselves to model their new creation. (If modeling isn’t your steez, you can still customize the “stock” model images by choosing skin color, hair style, and background.) Once created, your rugby can be shared via Facebook and on the Rugby gallery, which can be seen in select stores and online all around the world. From there, less creative individuals can browse and purchase others’ hot designs.

Todays Buy It Now is the Make Your Own Rugby iPhone application from Polo Ralph Lauren. Consider it just another great way to become completely wrapped up in iPhone madness. For Buy It Now info and more pics of the app, see below…

MAKE YOUR OWN RUGBY iPHONE APP
Click here to Buy It Now at Rugby Ralph Lauren, FREE

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The 12 Best Back To School Polo Shirts

intern — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:00:32 +0000

T-shirts are a summer staple, but as we head into September and the summer begins to conclude, you should start to ease up on the graphic t’s (besides these, of course) and throw on something a little more sophisticated. We’re not saying it’s time to whip back out your button downs and sweaters—nah, the leaves don’t even start falling in September.

What you should do, however, is make sure your polo game is proper. Especially if you’re going back to school. There’s nothing like a sick polo shirt to give you a more scholarly look. From the classic Ralph Lauren polos to the casual J. Crew jerseys we picked out the 12 must own polo shirts of the season. Take your pick below…

LACOSTE SILVER COLLECTION
Click here to Buy It Now at Lacoste, $66

BARNEYS CO-OP POLO
Click here to Buy It Now at Barneys, $50

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LRG GRASS ROOTS STRIPED POLO
Click here to Buy It Now at Karmaloop, $15

FRED PERRY POLO WHITE LEAF
Click here to Buy It Now at Gargyle, $50

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RALPH LAUREN SLIM CUSTOM-FIT BLEECKER
Click here to Buy It Now at Ralph Lauren, $60

RALPH LAUREN RUGBY PEYTON CHEVRON POLO
Click here to Buy It Now at Rugby, $70

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STEPHAN SCHNEIDER POLO GUIDE
Click here to Buy It Now at Opening Ceremony, $71

J. CREW JASPE JERSEY POLO
Click here to Buy It Now at J. Crew, $45

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TOPMAN RED SHARPE POLO SHIRT
Click here to Buy It Now at Topman, $36

KIDROBOT KR KREST
Click here to Buy It Now at Kidrobot, $65

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CANTERBURY OF NZ EDWIN RUGBY
Click here to Buy It Now at Canterbury of New Zealand, $48

YMC COLLAR T-SHIRT
Click here to Buy It Now at Gargyle, $30

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Street Detail: Khaki King

frederickm — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:57:51 +0000

NAME: Hiroto

AGE: 26

OCCUPATION: Buyer for Stadium

HOME BASE: Tokyo

HAT: New York Hat Company

EYEGLASSES: Sabre

SHIRT: Polo Ralph Lauren

PANTS: Rugby

SNEAKERS: Supra

What summer trends have you seen? Slim shorts.

What is your dream vacation? Hawaii.

What’s your summer drink? Beers!

Who inspires your style? My store’s staff.

What city has the best style? New York.

What movie best captures your style? Dragonball Z.

What trend do you want to see die? H&M and Forever 21.

Last clothing item you purchased? RRL denim shirt.

Most money you ever spent on a single item of clothing? Dr. Romanelli x HUF jacket.

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Favorite website? stadium.com

What is your favorite brand? Nisul, Hotel and Steven Alan.

What do you see as the next big trend? ’90s remixed style.

What is your dream job? I am doing it.

Who is your dream date? My wife.

What is your trend proof style advice for our readers? Enjoy the classics like Ralph Lauren. It is my root and more importantly it has the originality that enjoys fashion.

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Buy It Now: Opening Ceremony Rugby Knit Polo

intern — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:15:06 +0000

Rugby is a rough and tumble sport, but you won’t wanna be tackled in the mud with Opening Ceremony’s Rugby Knit Polo on. Humberto Leon and Carol Lim make this American classic modern again by using subtle color-blocking. It’s got a contrast-woven collar and henley placket, ribbed cuffs, and reinforced flap hem…which is just clothing jargon that means it’s nice enough to wear to dinner with the folks. It’s in a knit fabric though so watch for shorty trying to wear your fancy gear to bed. Check below for detail pics in both colorways and Buy It Now info…

OPENING CEREMONY RUGBY KNIT POLO IN WHITE
Click here to Buy It Now at openingceremony.us, $84

OPENING CEREMONY RUGBY KNIT POLO IN BLUE BLOCK
Click here to Buy It Now at openingceremony.us, $84

Street Detail: Mr. Clean

frederickm — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:16:55 +0000

NAME: Christopher Grubb

AGE: 26

OCCUPATION: Evening Producer

HOME BASE: Palm Beach, Florida

HAT: DQM

GLASSES: Moscot

SHIRT: Polo Ralph Lauren

JEANS: Rugby

SNEAKERS: Vans

What inspires your style? The ’50s is a pretty strong influence and skateboarding.

What city has the best style? New York, NY all day.

What movie best captures your style? Snatch by Guy Ritchie and RocknRolla.

Who has wack style? Perez Hilton.

What trend do you want to see die? Ripped jeans.

Most money you ever spent on a single item of clothing? $2,000 on a full length tweed coat.

Vote on whether this week’s subject is “Stylin” or “Wildin” below…

Favorite website? Complex.com [Ed.—thanks!]

Favorite online shop? DQM.

What do you collect? Bowler and trilby hats.

What is your favorite brand? Ralph Lauren.

What’s the most common statement people make about your style? I have confidence in anything I wear.

What’s the item currently in your closet you most regret buying? I bought a pair of Prada combat boots that I can’t wear with anything. They look cool by themselves though.

What do you see as the next big trend? A formal ‘50s look is coming back. People will buy suits that fit them well and wear them more often.

What is your dream job? A male masseuse for Megan Fox.

Who is your dream date? Megan Fox.

Last book read? Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.

What is your trend-proof style advice for our readers? Always have a fresh clean white v-neck.

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Buy It Now: Make Your Own Rugby Shirts by Rugby

donniek — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:15:53 +0000

It wasn’t too long ago that Nike iD jumped off a custom craze'it seemed like every company started releasing some sort of customizable product. Problem is, lame gear doesn’t become less lame just because you’ve chosen the colorway and slapped on a few customized graphics. The trend may have played itself out, but when a trusted brand offers the chance to personalize a quality item, we’re reminded why customizing is such a cool idea to begin with.

Enter Rugby Ralph Lauren and its new customizable rugby shirts. We’ve already told you about Rugby’s charitable efforts, but this is a straight style play'four different rugby shirts that you can customize with front chest patches and embroideries and a number on the back. We kinda wish there were more design choices, but even minus the graphics, these shirts are fresh to death. See below for pictures of the four styles, Buy It Now information and the free rugby ball you’ll get with your purchase…

BLACK KELLOGG RUGBY
Click Here To Buy It Now At Rugby.com, $125

JONES CHEVRON RUGBY
Click Here To Buy It Now At Rugby.com, $125

BLUE KELLOGG RUGBY
Click Here To Buy It Now At Rugby.com, $125

NEWBURY RUGBY
Click Here To Buy It Now At Rugby.com, $125

FREE RUGBY BALL WITH EVERY PURCHASE!

Polo’s Match Rugby Project Makes You Feel Good

mollys — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:45:47 +0000

Match Rugby, $95

Whether or not you know shit about the actual game, nothing beats a sturdy rugby addition to your wardrobe in the fall. And Rugby Ralph Lauren makes 'em even more appealing with their new Match Rugby initiative, which raises funds to support young social entrepreneurs. To kick off the project, Rugby released an exclusive shirt (shown above), along with collabos with TOMS shoes and FEED projects, this past weekend. Each season they’ll be unveiling new limited edition Match gear and giving up to half the proceeds to a special fund.

Polo is working with Teach for America, Youth Venture, and Donors Choose to help identify a group of young aspiring business owners who will compete for grants. The winners will be announced this December and will be partially chosen through online voting. Charitable and stylish? Sounds like a winning combination to us. All items are currently available on Rugby.com. Check out the TOMS and FEED collabo items below…

FEED Bag for Rugby Ralph Lauren, $100

TOMS for Rugby Ralph Lauren, $58