
Kuwalla
Openwork Stripe Johnny Collar Polo
This openwork stripe Johnny collar polo is a short-sleeve knit shirt with a boxy fit and an open Johnny collar. It is constructed from a blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester, featuring alternating off-white solid bands and mustard openwork stripes that form a crochet-like texture. The openwork knit is breathable and semi-sheer, with short sleeves and a relaxed silhouette.
- Material
- Recycled cotton and recycled polyester blend
- Style
- boxy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Openwork stripe polo with a boxy fit and an open Johnny collar, crafted from a blend of recycled cotton and recycled polyester.
Openwork patterned knit, Johnny collar, boxy fit, recycled fabric blend.
- Material
- Recycled cotton and recycled polyester blend
- Secondary
- cotton
- Style
- boxy
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- openwork stripe pattern
- recycled cotton and recycled polyester blend
- open Johnny collar
- boxy fit
- knit fabric
Product Insights
The Kuwalla Openwork Stripe Johnny Collar Polo reinterprets the 1950s John Smedley-originated buttonless camp collar as a breathable, moisture-wicking openwork knit in 72% recycled polyester that drapes softly and conforms to the body, enabling styling tricks like wearing it open over bare skin or with a chain, layering a fitted tank underneath for intentional sheer, or smoothing it flat under a blazer thanks to its collapsing V-neck and boxy fit. Its key tradeoff: the openwork construction snags and ladders easily from minor catches, requiring careful washing in a mesh bag, but polyester reinforcement prevents holes from stretching out of shape. At $85, it costs about half as much as comparable styles from Polo RL and Sunspel.
Verified claims
- Collar
- Originated with John Smedley in the 1950s as a buttonless, unlined camp collar.
- Silhouette
- The buttonless V-neck narrows the chest and lies flat under a blazer.
- Styling
- Worn open over a bare chest or with a chain for a 1950s resort look.
- Drape
- Openwork knit creates a soft, wavy drape that conforms to the body.
- Snag risk
- Snags and ladders easily from minor catches.
- Breathability
- Breathable knit with moisture-wicking recycled polyester.
- Transparency
- Transparent openwork reveals layers underneath for styling.
- Layering
- Layer a fitted tank underneath for intentional sheer; the flat collar also works under a blazer.
- Proportion
- The boxy fit works with low-profile shoes and a French tuck into trousers or shorts.
- Fabric
- The openwork knit is breathable, quick-drying, and prone to snagging from rough accessories.
- Fit
- Wider, shorter fit with a V-neck collar that collapses for smooth layering.
- Shape retention
- Polyester reinforcement prevents the knit holes from stretching out of shape.
- Durability
- Openwork knit snags easily; recycled polyester maintains shape.
- Care
- Machine wash cold inside out in a mesh bag to prevent snagging.
- Moisture wicking
- Blend wicks moisture and dries faster than 100% cotton.
- Price positioning
- At $85, this polo is about half the price of comparable openwork knits from Polo RL and Sunspel.
- Performance
- The openwork knit is breathable, fast-drying, and designed for layering.
- Material
- 72% recycled polyester blend reinforces the openwork mesh, wicks moisture, and provides breathable, soft drape.
Product record
- Title
- Openwork Stripe Johnny Collar Polo
- Brand
- Kuwalla
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve openwork knit polo with horizontal alternating openwork and solid stripes, worn by a model. Visible features include a Johnny-style collar, V-neck opening, and a slightly relaxed hem sitting over trousers.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a relaxed, boxy torso and sleeves that end above the elbow; hem falls just over the waistband of trousers.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Collar and neckFolded Johnny-style collar with a shallow V-neck opening (no visible buttons) formed by the collar meeting at center front.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.12 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Knit constructionOpenwork crochet-like knit with alternating solid knit bands and open hole-pattern bands creating horizontal stripes across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Stripe patternAlternating horizontal stripes in two colors: wider off-white solid knit bands and narrower mustard/golden openwork bands repeated from chest to hem and on sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.60 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (medium) - Sleeve detailShort sleeves finished with the same alternating stripe and openwork pattern; sleeve edges appear slightly rolled or relaxed.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and fit at waistLower front hem sits over trousers with a slight uneven tuck at center front; hem edge follows knit pattern without visible ribbing.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.66 · w 0.52 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible texture and translucencyOpenwork bands are visibly porous and semi-sheer, revealing skin tone and underlying garment shadows through the holes.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the product against a plain light background. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows; image cropped to show model from head to upper thighs.
- Shot compositionCentered medium portrait framing showing the model from head to upper thighs, with the product occupying the central area of the frame.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or patterns.
- Model visibleMale model is visible wearing the garment; hands partially shown with one hand in pocket and the other holding an unseen object at lower left edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.64 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with minimal directional shadow; slight shadowing under the model chin and under the hem of the shirt.
Colors
off-white· off-white knit bands#CBC4BCmustard gold· mustard/golden openwork stripes#C28265- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo with a relaxed, boxy torso and sleeves that end above the elbow; hem falls just over the waistband of trousers.
- 02

Product
Short-sleeve knitted polo with an openwork crochet-like stripe pattern in alternating off-white and mustard bands, featuring a soft Johnny-style collar and visible textured holes within the knit.
- Collar and neckJohnny-style polo collar with a soft, unstructured fold; collar is knitted in the same openwork stripe pattern as the body and lies open at the front showing a short V-shaped neckline.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Knit patternAlternating horizontal bands of solid ribbed knit and openwork (small rectangular/eyelet holes) creating a striped texture across the visible front and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.86 · h 0.56 (high) - Short sleeve constructionShort sleeve with visible hem; sleeve follows the same striped openwork knit and ends above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.58 · w 0.46 · h 0.32 (high) - Color contrastClearly alternating light off-white bands and darker warm mustard bands across the garment.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.86 · h 0.56 (high) - Visible textureYarn texture and small open holes are visible, giving a crochet-like appearance rather than a smooth jersey surface.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.34 · w 0.50 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing a model from chest up against a plain light background, soft even lighting with minimal shadows; model wears small hoop earrings and a delicate chain bracelet, left arm crossed over chest.
- Model poseMale model shown in three-quarter profile facing right with left arm crossed over chest and hand resting on right shoulder.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - AccessoriesSmall hoop earrings in the left ear and a thin chain bracelet on the left wrist are visible.
2 regions
x 0.56 · y 0.08 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with soft, even lighting and minimal harsh shadows; slight specular highlights on skin.
- Image cropImage is cropped at upper head and mid-forearm, showing torso and head but excluding full body.
Colors
off-white· off-white stripemustard· mustard stripe#C38364- Collar and neckJohnny-style polo collar with a soft, unstructured fold; collar is knitted in the same openwork stripe pattern as the body and lies open at the front showing a short V-shaped neckline.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve openwork knit polo with horizontal cream and mustard stripes, a flat Johnny-style collar, boxy relaxed fit, and visible crochet-like openwork pattern across the back and sleeves.
- Overall silhouetteBack of a short-sleeve polo with a straight, boxy silhouette and a hem that falls to the upper hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric constructionOpenwork crochet or knit with regularly spaced square/rectangular holes creating a mesh effect across the entire garment back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Stripe patternHorizontal alternating bands of solid cream knit and mustard-gold openwork stripes running across the back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.58 (high) - Collar detailLow, flat Johnny-style collar with the same alternating cream and mustard stripe visible at the back of the neckline.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve shapeShort sleeves with the openwork stripe pattern and a slightly loose, boxy cut ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.25 · h 0.29 (high); x 0.69 · y 0.22 · w 0.25 · h 0.29 (high) - Hem finishLower hem appears slightly scalloped or textured following the knit pattern, not a straight stitched band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.12 (medium) - Visible texture close-upRows of thicker solid-knit bands alternate with rows of open square holes; the thicker bands have a ribbed horizontal texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a plain light background showing a model wearing the garment; model head turned slightly to the right. Even diffuse lighting with soft shadowing.
- Shot compositionVertical studio shot centered on the model's back, with the garment filling most of the frame and ample white space around.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the garment; head turned to the right exposing right profile and short brown hair.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Props and backgroundPlain light gray or off-white seamless background and neutral floor; no additional props.
- LightingEven, diffuse lighting with minimal directional shadows giving accurate visibility of knit texture.
- Accessories visibleSmall hoop earring visible on the model's right ear and a thin bracelet on the model's left wrist; these are accessories on the model, not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.03 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
cream· cream knit bandsmustard· mustard openwork stripes- Overall silhouetteBack of a short-sleeve polo with a straight, boxy silhouette and a hem that falls to the upper hips.