PS Paul Smith
Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt
This is a short-sleeve polo shirt from PS Paul Smith featuring a pointelle knit pattern with vertical ribs and eyelet perforations for breathability. It is made from 100% organic cotton with a regular fit, and includes a contrasting ribbed two-button collar, ribbed sleeve cuffs and hem, and embroidered initials. Suitable for warm-weather casual wear, the shirt offers a lightweight, breathable fabric with a relaxed silhouette.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fine knit
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Classic polo shirt crafted from fine openwork organic cotton with contrasting collar, regular fit, and embroidered initials.
Ultra comfortable 100% organic cotton fine knit, regular fit, ribbed 2-button polo collar, ribbed edging, embroidered initials.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fine knit
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual
- Occasion
- vacation, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% organic cotton fine knit
- openwork pointelle pattern
- contrasting collar trim
- regular fit
- ribbed 2-button polo collar
- ribbed edging
- embroidered initials
- breathable construction
- ultra comfortable
- elegant minimalist design
Product Insights
PS Paul Smith's Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt reimagines a Victorian academic contrast collar on a casual pointelle knit, delivering the brand's classics-with-a-twist ethos. It uses the same open-pointelle construction as the mainline Paul Smith Pointelle Knit Polo but at roughly half the price. The 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton is lightweight and breathable, actively conducting body heat and accelerating sweat evaporation for warm-weather comfort, with a regular fit that resists stretching. However, the openwork snags easily on sharp objects and requires delicate care, and as a diffusion piece it has simpler finishes than the mainline label.
Verified claims
- Thermal mass
- Open pointelle weave reduces fabric density to retain less body heat than typical knits.
- Breathability
- Open pointelle knit actively conducts body heat and accelerates sweat evaporation.
- Construction parity
- Same pointelle openwork construction as the mainline Paul Smith Pointelle Knit Polo.
- Value
- At $99.95 CAD, this polo undercuts premium pointelle polos by roughly half.
- Sustainability
- 100% organic cotton is GOTS-certified.
- Design heritage
- Contrast collar and pointelle pattern provide distinctive heritage texture.
- Heritage and twist
- PS Paul Smith reimagines the Victorian academic contrast collar on a casual pointelle knit, reflecting Paul Smith's classics-with-a-twist ethos.
- Fit
- Regular fit runs true to size and the cotton knit resists significant stretching over time.
- Drape and comfort
- Lightweight pointelle knit drapes freely without clinging, enhancing comfort in warm weather.
- Care
- The knit's structure requires cold gentle wash, flat drying, and careful handling to preserve its regular fit.
- Snag risk
- Openwork pointelle snags on sharp objects; best for smarter-casual.
- Line quality
- PS Paul Smith label has simpler finishes than mainline Paul Smith.
- Shape retention
- Knit may relax slightly but won't stretch significantly over time.
- Snagging
- Openwork pointelle pattern snags easily on sharp objects and jewelry.
- Brand authenticity
- PS Paul Smith is the accessible diffusion line of independent, founder-led Paul Smith.
- Pointelle knit
- Pointelle knit uses less cotton mass but is prone to snagging.
- Pricing
- At $99.95 CAD sale price, this is cheaper than Wax London Belle Pointelle Polo (~$230 CAD).
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt
- Brand
- PS Paul Smith
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve knitted polo with vertical pointelle rib pattern in a light cream color, contrasting slightly darker beige knit collar, two-button placket, ribbed hem and sleeve cuffs with narrow darker trim.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a torso; relaxed fit with the body falling straight to a ribbed hem that is slightly bloused over the waistband.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (medium) - Pointelle vertical rib patternAll-over vertical ribbed pointelle knit pattern composed of alternating narrow solid ribs and small open eyelet rows creating a textured stripe effect down the front and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Collar and placketFoldover knit collar in a slightly darker beige than the body; two-button placket with visible top button and second button partially visible below the placket opening.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.17 (high) - Ribbed hemWide horizontal ribbed hem at the waist in the same cream as the body with a subtle rolled/bloused meeting at the waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves end in ribbed cuffs that include a narrow darker-beige trim line matching the collar tone.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.23 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Open knit texture visibleClose viewing shows small perforated eyelets integrated into the knit, giving a breathable, open-knit appearance.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background showing a male model cropped at mid-face and mid-thigh; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; right hand visible and left hand in pocket.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray seamless background with even studio lighting and soft shadow along the model's right side.
- Model crop and poseImage is cropped through the lower face and mid-thigh; model stands facing forward with left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional studio lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows under the collar and on the right side of the torso.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the garment texture; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
light cream· bodywarm beige· collar and placket#DDB294trim beige· sleeve and hem trim lines#C3B4A4- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a torso; relaxed fit with the body falling straight to a ribbed hem that is slightly bloused over the waistband.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve polo with a knitted pointelle vertical rib pattern, contrasting solid collar and a two-button placket. Visible right sleeve and upper torso on a model.
- Pointelle knit bodyFront and right-side torso made from a finely knitted pointelle fabric forming narrow vertical ribs with regular small eyelet holes between ribs.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.75 · h 0.64 (high) - Contrasting collarFlat knit polo collar in a solid slightly darker tan/beige color than the body with two thin parallel lighter stripes along the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Placket and buttonsShort placket in the same knit as the collar with two visible round cream-colored buttons; top button is undone.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.23 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Short sleeve constructionRight short sleeve showing same pointelle vertical rib texture; sleeve hem finished with a narrow ribbed band in a slightly darker beige tone.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.37 · h 0.28 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible dropped shoulder seam that follows the ribbed pattern across the upper arm and shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chin to mid-torso against a plain light gray background with even studio lighting and soft shadows.
- Model cropPartial view of a model showing lower half of face, neck, left ear with an earring, and upper torso; head is cropped near the nose.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows around the subject.
- Image framingVertical crop focused on upper garment detail; right edge of the torso and sleeve are visible while left arm is mostly out of frame.
Colors
warm cream· bodylight tan· collar#B38364cream· buttonsbeige trim· sleeve hem trim#CCBA9D- Pointelle knit bodyFront and right-side torso made from a finely knitted pointelle fabric forming narrow vertical ribs with regular small eyelet holes between ribs.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knitted polo with vertical pointelle rib pattern, ribbed collar, ribbed hem band, and short sleeves visible on a model.
- Back body knit patternVertical pointelle rib knit across the back forming narrow raised ribs separated by small eyelet perforations; fabric appears lightweight and slightly sheer at the eyelets.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.72 (high) - CollarShort, folded polo collar in a slightly darker beige tone with a fine horizontal rib texture distinct from the pointelle body.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.03 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with the same vertical pointelle rib pattern as the body and a narrow ribbed cuff finishing the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem bandWide horizontal ribbed hem band at the waist with tighter ribs and a slightly denser knit than the body, creating a blouson finish over the waistband of the pants.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Side seam and drapeSide seam area shows moderate drape with the shirt falling slightly away from the body at the hips and a small fold on the left side where the fabric meets the hem band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; lower torso and one hand of the model are visible.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop showing the model from head to upper thighs, centered vertically with space above the collar and below the hem.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with no visible props or text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model visible partsPartial view of the model including the back of the head, neck, both arms, and right hand resting by the side; pants visible but not described as product.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows under the collar and subtle shadowing along the fabric ribs.
Colors
cream· main bodylight beige· collar#CDBAA4warm cream· hem band and sleeve cuffs- Back body knit patternVertical pointelle rib knit across the back forming narrow raised ribs separated by small eyelet perforations; fabric appears lightweight and slightly sheer at the eyelets.