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Handcrafted in Italy

In the valleys of the breathtaking Piedmont region lies what many consider to be Italy's textile mecca: Biella. In this small town sits a family run operation that has, for just short of three centuries, been producing the finest knitwear in Italy. There has been a long standing debate in the world of luxury about which country of the two titans of knitwear, Italy or Scotland, is truly the best. Truthfully, it depends on the product. Where the Scottish may triumph in heavy knits, the Italian masters trump them with blends and lightweight stitches. Whatever the case, with over 10 generations of the highest class of artisans at the helm, who boast an order book of clients that are some of the most sought after luxury houses in the world... you can't really go wrong.

Craftsmanship

Visit the workshop in Biella, Italy

##Woven from some of the finest Giza 86 and Giza 70 long and extra-long staple Egyptian cotton. In 1820, Mohammed Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt, planted for the first time in Egypt, Sea Island cotton and Brazilian seeds. There after finding the finest cotton in the world was born in Egypt, from the marriage of the world's best seeds with the unparalleled climate of this country. For this piece we have used a special mix of long fibers (above 33 mm (long) and above 36 mm (extra-long)) are also extremely fine and exhibit a high degree of uniformity in the section. Despite this, Giza 86 and Giza 70 cotton is surprisingly strong and has a high resistance to stress - ideal for fine gauge pieces and soft and silky weaves.

Material

##Italy has a longstanding tradition of creating some of the finest clothing in the world. The quality difference in the genuine Italian-made article has to be experienced to be understood. Clothing is made from all around the world, however the small pockets of slow fashion focused manufacturing that is still present in some parts of Italy goes largely unmatched due to the access to material but more so the experience of the garment-makers who spend most of their life perfecting their skills which have been passed down through generations. For the most well made, softest, silkiest fine gauge knitwear - there is only one real choice.

Quality

• Made in Biella, Italy • 100% Egyptian cotton • Products are shot with white light shone, so products can look slightly different in real life • Give it a gentle stretch after washing to return to the original shape

Clothing>Shirts>The Classic Polo Shirt in Egyptian Cotton

  • Made in Biella, Italy
  • 100% Egyptian cotton
  • Products are shot with white light shone, so products can look slightly different in real life
  • Give it a gentle stretch after washing to return to the original shape

A classic polo shirt made in Biella — Italy’s textile heartland — from 100% Egyptian extra-long-staple cotton, specifically Giza 45. The Grey colourway offers a cool, versatile neutral that pairs effortlessly with navy chinos, dark denim, or tailored trousers — a shade that works year-round without ever feeling seasonal. Egyptian cotton with a natural lustre and softness that synthetic blends simply cannot match.

Specs Blueprint

If your purchase is not exactly what you are looking for, you have 28 days from receiving your order to exchange or return and send your items back to us as long as you have not requested any alterations or special customizations.

Please note, items purchased from the samples sale are not eligible for returns.

For our complete return policy please refer to our Terms and Conditions

Specs Blueprint

Design note

A classic polo shirt made in Biella — Italy’s textile heartland — from 100% Egyptian extra-long-staple cotton, specifically Giza 45. The Grey colourway offers a cool, versatile neutral that pairs effortlessly with navy chinos, dark denim, or tailored trousers — a shade that works year-round without ever feeling seasonal. Egyptian cotton with a natural lustre and softness that synthetic blends simply cannot match.

Details & Care

  • Made in Biella, Italy
  • 100% Egyptian cotton
  • Products are shot with white light shone, so products can look slightly different in real life
  • Give it a gentle stretch after washing to return to the original shape

Handcrafted in Italy

In the valleys of the breathtaking Piedmont region lies what many consider to be Italy's textile mecca: Biella. In this small town sits a family run operation that has, for just short of three centuries, been producing the finest knitwear in Italy. There has been a long standing debate in the world of luxury about which country of the two titans of knitwear, Italy or Scotland, is truly the best. Truthfully, it depends on the product. Where the Scottish may triumph in heavy knits, the Italian masters trump them with blends and lightweight stitches. Whatever the case, with over 10 generations of the highest class of artisans at the helm, who boast an order book of clients that are some of the most sought after luxury houses in the world... you can't really go wrong.

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Product Material

Woven from some of the finest Giza 86 and Giza 70 long and extra-long staple Egyptian cotton.

In 1820, Mohammed Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt, planted for the first time in Egypt, Sea Island cotton and Brazilian seeds. There after finding the finest cotton in the world was born in Egypt, from the marriage of the world's best seeds with the unparalleled climate of this country. For this piece we have used a special mix of long fibers (above 33 mm (long) and above 36 mm (extra-long)) are also extremely fine and exhibit a high degree of uniformity in the section. Despite this, Giza 86 and Giza 70 cotton is surprisingly strong and has a high resistance to stress - ideal for fine gauge pieces and soft and silky weaves.

Italy has a longstanding tradition of creating some of the finest clothing in the world.

The quality difference in the genuine Italian-made article has to be experienced to be understood. Clothing is made from all around the world, however the small pockets of slow fashion focused manufacturing that is still present in some parts of Italy goes largely unmatched due to the access to material but more so the experience of the garment-makers who spend most of their life perfecting their skills which have been passed down through generations. For the most well made, softest, silkiest fine gauge knitwear - there is only one real choice.

Product Quality

Woven from some of the finest Giza 86 and Giza 70 long and extra-long staple Egyptian cotton.

In 1820, Mohammed Ali Pasha, the founder of modern Egypt, planted for the first time in Egypt, Sea Island cotton and Brazilian seeds. There after finding the finest cotton in the world was born in Egypt, from the marriage of the world's best seeds with the unparalleled climate of this country. For this piece we have used a special mix of long fibers (above 33 mm (long) and above 36 mm (extra-long)) are also extremely fine and exhibit a high degree of uniformity in the section. Despite this, Giza 86 and Giza 70 cotton is surprisingly strong and has a high resistance to stress - ideal for fine gauge pieces and soft and silky weaves.

Product Material

Italy has a longstanding tradition of creating some of the finest clothing in the world.

The quality difference in the genuine Italian-made article has to be experienced to be understood. Clothing is made from all around the world, however the small pockets of slow fashion focused manufacturing that is still present in some parts of Italy goes largely unmatched due to the access to material but more so the experience of the garment-makers who spend most of their life perfecting their skills which have been passed down through generations. For the most well made, softest, silkiest fine gauge knitwear - there is only one real choice.

Product Quality
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$490
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Product

Cotton Polo Shirt View

Cotton Polo Shirt View

Polo Shirt

Made in

Unknown

Italy

Biella, Italy





Lead Craftsmen

Unknown

Unknown

Multiple

Material

Cotton Terry

Cotton Jersey

100% Eygptian Cotton

Material + Craftsmanship

Unknown

Unknown

€51 EUR

Duties + Logistics

Unknown

Unknown

~$19 USD





True Cost

Unknown

Unknown

$79 USD





Sale Price

$490

$595

$110





Brand Margin

Unknown

Unknown

$31 USD

Retailer Mark-Up

~200% (If Involved)

~200% (If Involved)

N/A

Effective Mark-Up

~600% (x 7)

~600% (x 7)

40% (x 1.40)

(Brand+Retailer)

$110
Archibald
$595
Brunello Cucinelli

Product

Polo Shirt

Cotton Polo Shirt View

Made in

Biella, Italy

Italy




Lead Craftsmen

Multiple

Unknown

Material

100% Eygptian Cotton

Cotton Jersey

Material + Craftsmanship

€51 EUR

Unknown

Duties + Logistics

~$19 USD

Unknown




True Cost

$79 USD

Unknown




Sale Price

$110

$595




Brand Margin

$31 USD

Unknown

Retailer Mark-Up

N/A

~200% (If Involved)

Effective Mark-Up

40% (x 1.40)

~600% (x 7)

(Brand+Retailer)

The Classic Polo Shirt in Egyptian Cotton 

€225€164
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