Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren: The Ivy Icon of American Style
Since 1967, Ralph Lauren has shaped how the world sees American menswear. With its Polo line at the center, the brand distilled Ivy League classics into a global lifestyle — button-down oxfords, polos, chinos, sweaters, and outerwear that became shorthand for American confidence.
Ralph Lauren’s genius wasn’t invention, it was elevation. He took the Ivy staples men already loved and reinterpreted them with better proportions, higher quality, and a vision that connected campus to country club, office to weekend. The result: an enduring American wardrobe that’s as relevant today as it was fifty years ago.
At Claymore Shop, we carry Ralph Lauren / Polo because our clients appreciate authenticity. These are not trend-driven pieces. They are core Ivy garments, shirts, polos, sweaters, refined enough to stand alongside Hamilton, PennBilt, and Oxxford.
Ivy Staples, Refined for Modern Life
Claymore clients aren’t new to luxury. They’ve worn Hamilton. They know Albini. They care how a collar rolls. Ralph Lauren resonates because it delivers Ivy style with polish, garments they can trust to wear well, pair effortlessly, and always look right.
Why our clients choose Ralph Lauren:
- They want Ivy-rooted casualwear that still feels elevated.
- They appreciate shirts and sweaters with proper proportion and roll.
- They need staples that pair across wardrobes, from PennBilt chinos to Baracuta jackets.
- They value clothing that feels authentic, familiar, and enduring.
- They understand that Polo is not fashion; it’s the uniform of American Ivy style.
For Claymore men, Ralph Lauren is not an introduction. It’s a continuation of what they already know and trust.
Core Ivy Staples. Seasonal Rotations. Always Relevant.
Claymore’s Polo selection is curated to highlight the brand’s strength: refined casualwear that works across Ivy wardrobes.
🔹 Oxford Cloth Button-Down Shirts (OCBDs)
- The definitive Ivy shirt.
- Unlined collars that roll properly.
- Available in white, blue, university stripe, and seasonal checks.
🔹 Polo Shirts
- The namesake piece that defined casual Ivy dressing.
- Offered in classic pique cotton with embroidered pony.
- Core colors (navy, white, black) plus seasonal shades.
🔹 Sweaters & Knitwear
- Crewnecks, v-necks, and cardigans in cotton, wool, or cashmere.
- Perfect over Hamilton shirts or layered with Drake’s ties.
🔹 Casualwear & Seasonal Staples
- Washed sport shirts in madras, chambray, and seasonal prints.
- Chinos and shorts (select seasonal deliveries).
- Casual layers that integrate with Claymore outerwear.
We focus on the true Ivy core of Ralph Lauren’s offering: shirting, polos, knitwear — the pieces that belong in a permanent wardrobe.
American Classics. Refined Execution.
🔹 Fabrics:
- Oxford cloth, pinpoint cottons, seasonal madras.
- Cashmere and lambswool for sweaters.
- Breathable pique cotton for polos.
🔹 Fit Philosophy:
- Classic fit OCBDs with proper collar roll.
- Polos cut to flatter without being overly slim.
- Sweaters tailored to layer cleanly over shirts.
🔹 Construction:
- Reinforced seams and collar stays on shirting.
- Embroidered pony logo on polos: iconic but understated.
- Knitwear finished with clean ribbing and durable hand-feel.
Ralph Lauren proves that casual Ivy staples can be luxurious when made properly.
Featured Styles & Claymore Client Favorites
🔹 White Oxford Cloth Button-Down
The Ivy foundation. Clients pair it with PennBilt chinos, Alden loafers, and Simonnot-Godard ties.
🔹 Blue University Stripe OCBD
A perennial favorite. Works under sport coats, with Wythe denim, or layered with Johnstons knitwear.
🔹 Navy Pique Polo Shirt
The original. Worn casually with chinos or layered under Baracuta G9s.
🔹 Gray Cashmere Crewneck Sweater
Refined and versatile. Clients wear it with Oxxford flannels and Paraboot boots.
🔹 Madras Sport Shirt (Seasonal)
A nod to Ivy tradition. Perfect for summer weekends with Ralph Lauren chinos and loafers.
The Ivy Wardrobe, Refined for Today.
Looking for Ralph Lauren Polo in Michigan? Claymore Shop offers a curated selection of shirting, polos, and casualwear that highlights the brand’s Ivy legacy.
Clients visit us from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, and beyond to shop Ralph Lauren the Claymore way, not trend-driven but edited for timeless Ivy living.
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908 S. Adams Rd, Birmingham, MI
(248) 642-7755
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