PS Paul Smith
Contrast Collar Rugby Polo
This is a long-sleeved rugby polo shirt from PS Paul Smith, featuring a contrasting white pointed collar, a three-button placket, and an embroidered 'Paul Smith' script on the chest. It is crafted from heavyweight organic cotton jersey with ribbed cuffs and a straight hem, offering a relaxed fit and matte navy blue finish. Designed as a versatile top, it is suitable for casual or smart-casual occasions.
- Material
- Soft organic cotton jersey
- Gender
- male
- Style
- sporty, smart-casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Sporty yet elegant rugby polo crafted from soft organic cotton jersey with a contrasting collar and hidden buttons.
Soft organic cotton jersey with heavyweight drape, contrasting polo collar, hidden button placket, ribbed cuffs, embroidered signature.
- Material
- Soft organic cotton jersey
- Style
- sporty, smart-casual, classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft organic cotton jersey
- heavyweight drape for structured look
- contrasting polo collar
- hidden button placket
- ribbed cuffs
- embroidered PS Paul Smith signature on chest
Product Insights
This rugby polo delivers a tailored, sporty-refined aesthetic with a contrast white collar and hidden two-button placket, crafted from heavyweight organic cotton that resists pilling and softens with washing. Its regular fit holds a structured drape, ribbed cuffs prevent sleeve ride-up, and the machine-washable fabric retains shape. At 250 CAD, it costs 40–50% less than mainline Paul Smith polos, offering understated designer cues like a subtle script logo and deep navy color on a smooth jersey surface. The hidden placket balances sporty and refined, working with jeans or a blazer, while trapping about a third more insulating air than a standard summer polo for shoulder-season wear. This piece embodies Paul Smith's classic-with-a-twist identity through contrast collar, hidden placket, ribbed cuffs, and embroidered signature, part of the brand's organic sourcing initiative.
Verified claims
- Construction
- Concealed placket, ribbed cuffs, and heavyweight jersey resist stretching and distortion through machine washing.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton that starts silkier than heavy knits, softens with washing, and resists pilling.
- Collar and placket
- Contrast white collar and concealed placket create a clean, tailored front.
- Brand presence
- A subtle script logo and accessible diffusion-line price make the brand's signature more attainable.
- Price value
- At 250 CAD, this polo costs 40–50% less than mainline Paul Smith polos.
- Design details
- Understated designer cues: contrast collar, hidden placket, embroidered signature.
- Warmth
- Heavyweight jersey traps about a third more insulating air than a standard summer polo, ideal for shoulder-season wear alone or layered.
- Color depth
- Smooth jersey surface makes the navy color appear deeper and richer.
- Sporty-refined balance
- Ribbed cuffs and hidden placket create a sporty-refined balance suitable for jeans or a blazer.
- Visual anchors
- Hidden placket removes button lines; collar and logo become visual anchors.
- Versatility
- Hidden placket balances sporty and refined; works with jeans or a blazer.
- Fit
- Heavyweight jersey holds a clean, structured drape and layers under a jacket without bulk.
- Wash durability
- Resists stretching, pilling, and cuff distortion during machine washing.
- Care
- Machine washable.
- Cuffs
- Ribbed cuffs prevent sleeve ride-up and retain shape after washing.
- Chest embroidery
- Cursive 'Paul Smith' script embroidery is the primary brand identifier on diffusion-line pieces, signaling understated heritage.
- Design language
- Contrast collar, hidden placket, ribbed cuffs, and embroidered script express Paul Smith's classic-with-a-twist identity.
- Organic sourcing
- Part of PS Paul Smith's brand-wide organic sourcing initiative.
- Organic certification
- The product is made from organic cotton, but specific certification such as GOTS is not mentioned in the listing or on the official Paul Smith site for similar items.
- Fabric handfeel
- The organic cotton jersey starts soft out of the package and develops a more fluid drape after the first few washes, without the initial stiffness common to heavyweight knits.
Product record
- Title
- Contrast Collar Rugby Polo
- Brand
- PS Paul Smith
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
A go-to everyday polo for casual or dressed-up outfits
Wear this long-sleeve rugby polo as an easy everyday top that works across a wide range of outfits, with a look the retailer describes as sporty yet elegant. It's cut from soft organic cotton jersey with a heavyweight drape that hangs smoothly, and it sits relaxed through the torso as shown on the model.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Contrast Collar Rugby Polo: Choose this if you want a long-sleeve rugby polo that reads sporty yet elegant, with a pointed white contrast collar, hidden buttons on a short placket, and ribbed cuffs. It is cut from soft, heavyweight 100% organic cotton jersey in Navy/Midnight Blue with an embroidered Paul Smith script logo on the chest, and appears relaxed through the torso as worn on the model. It comes in sizes small to X-large, so if you prefer a more fitted silhouette the relaxed look may not suit you.[1,2,3,4] | Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a short-sleeve PS Paul Smith polo in 100% organic cotton with an open pointelle knit that the retailer describes as breathable and elegant for summer. It has a regular fit with all-over vertical ribbed eyelet texture in light cream, a contrasting darker beige foldover collar with a two-button placket, and ribbed cuffs and hem. Note that the fabric appears slightly sheer at the eyelets, and it comes in sizes small through x-large.[5,6,7] | Striped-Trim Piqué Polo: Choose this if you want a regular-fit stretch polo in organic cotton — it is made of 94% organic cotton and 6% spandex jersey with a fine piqué knit texture — in a warm rust-orange shade, from PS Paul Smith's more casual line. Its contrasting double-stripe trim on the flat collar, placket, and ribbed cuffs, plus a three-button placket, give it the casual-elegant look the retailer describes for everyday outfits. Note that the fabric showed slight natural wrinkling near the waist and hem in product shots, and the listed variant here is size Small.[8,9,10] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front view of a long-sleeve rugby-style polo with a contrasting white shirt collar, three-button placket, embroidered script logo on the left chest, and ribbed sleeve cuffs and hem.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve polo worn on a model, straight hem, relaxed torso fit, sleeves extend to wrists with slight fabric gather at cuffs.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.45 (high) - Body color and materialSolid deep blue knit fabric covering torso and sleeves with a smooth, slightly matte finish consistent with cotton or cotton-blend jersey.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.08 · w 0.60 · h 0.42 (high) - Contrast collarWhite pointed shirt-style collar in contrasting color, lies flat and frames a short button placket.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.05 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (high) - Placket and buttonsShort central placket beneath the collar with visible dark buttons set into the blue fabric; placket opening is narrow and vertical.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Left chest embroiderySmall white script embroidery on the left chest area.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (medium) - CuffsRibbed sleeve cuffs in the same blue fabric as the body, fitted at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.39 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio front-facing full-body shot of a model wearing the polo against a plain light background; image shows jeans and sneakers and is evenly lit with soft shadows.
- Shot compositionFull-body frontal studio shot cropped slightly above the top of the head and showing feet, model centered in frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal shadows around the model.
- Visible non-product clothingDark indigo jeans and tan sneakers are visible; these are separate garments, not part of the polo.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.45 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Model pose and handsModel stands facing forward with left hand resting in a pocket and right hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
deep navy blue· body#464A71bright white· collarbright white· chest embroidery- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve polo worn on a model, straight hem, relaxed torso fit, sleeves extend to wrists with slight fabric gather at cuffs.
- 02
Product
Front view close-up of a long-sleeve rugby polo showing a white contrast collar, partial button placket, navy knit body, and an embroidered script logo on the left chest.
- Contrast collarPointed flat white collar with visible collar tips sitting over the garment body; the underside of the placket is also white and visible at the opening.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Placket and buttonPartial front placket with a single dark round button visible near the collar; placket opening shows a white inner placket strip.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.10 · h 0.10 (high) - Body fabricNavy blue knit fabric with a fine, slightly textured pique-like surface extending across the chest and sleeves visible in the frame.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.22 · w 0.90 · h 0.70 (high) - Embroidered chest logoSmall embroidered script logo on the left chest in white thread with a small darker outline or backing behind part of the script.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - Logo text“Paul Smith”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing model from mid-chest to head against a plain white background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model crop and posePartial model view showing left side of the face in profile and upper torso; head turned slightly left so collar and chest are centered.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.75 · h 0.45 (high) - Background and lightingEven white studio background with soft diffuse lighting and minimal visible shadows around the neck and under the collar.
- Image cropImage is cropped to show upper torso and head; lower hem of the garment and full sleeves are outside the frame.
Colors
navy blue· body#3C426Bwhite· collar and inner placketwhite embroidery· embroidered script logo- Contrast collarPointed flat white collar with visible collar tips sitting over the garment body; the underside of the placket is also white and visible at the opening.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve navy rugby polo with a white contrast collar; visible back yoke stitching, straight hem, and long sleeves shown on a model.
- ViewBack of long-sleeve polo shown on a model, upper neck and shoulders visible down to the hem above the hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.86 (high) - CollarFlat white contrast collar with a clean sharp edge sitting above the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.08 (high) - Back yoke stitchingSubtle semicircular decorative stitch or yoke outline at the upper center back just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.11 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (medium) - Body fabricSmooth knit fabric with a fine, even texture and a matte finish covering the full back panel.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.68 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with visible shoulder seam lines and simple finished cuffs; right sleeve shows slight gathering at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.66 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.18 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high) - Hem detailStraight lower hem with a visible double-row topstitch running around the shirt.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.72 · h 0.12 (high) - Fit appearanceRelaxed fit over the back; fabric hangs smoothly with minimal creasing.
Other
Studio shot on plain light background showing model from rear; lower body shows dark denim jeans and right hand partially visible; soft even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray to white studio background with even diffuse lighting and no strong shadows.
- Model and propsMale model shown from rear with head turned slightly to the right; dark denim pants visible at the bottom and right hand near hem.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.78 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Image crop and framingCentered crop showing full back of shirt from collar to just above mid-thigh; slight rightward head crop so face is only partially visible in profile.
Colors
navy blue· body#494E75white· collar- ViewBack of long-sleeve polo shown on a model, upper neck and shoulders visible down to the hem above the hips.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- PS Paul Smith
Men's Navy PS Logo Rugby Top
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4617008 | Contrast Collar Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$250.00 | Yes |
| 4617009 | Contrast Collar Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$250.00 | Yes |
| 4617010 | Contrast Collar Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$250.00 | Yes |
| 4617011 | Contrast Collar Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$250.00 | Yes |