
Drôle de Monsieur
Red Embroidered Signature Polo
This is a short-sleeve knit polo shirt from Drôle de Monsieur, crafted from 100% wool with a three-button placket, ribbed edging, and contrast trim on the collar and cuffs. It has a regular fit and features a small embroidered script on the left chest. The polo is intended for casual or smart-casual wear and is available through Simons.
- Color
- Red
- Material
- 100% Wool
- Style
- regular-fit, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Fine 100% wool knit polo with contrast trim and embroidered detail, offering a regular fit and classic three-button collar.
Pure wool knit, contrast trim, ribbed edging, three-button polo collar, short sleeves
- Color
- Red · red
- Material
- 100% Wool
- Style
- regular-fit, classic
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- pure wool knit
- contrast trim
- regular fit
- short sleeves
- three-button polo collar
- ribbed edging
- embroidered signature detail
Product Insights
Drôle de Monsieur, meaning 'Funny Gentleman,' channels outsider founders' self-deprecation into a red merino polo that blends 70s retro with 90s French hip-hop, delivering a drapey, untucked silhouette. Its 100% merino wool thermoregulates, wicks moisture, and resists bagging through natural elasticity, while ribbed edging and overnight shape recovery ensure wear confidence. At $425, the price exceeds heritage merino polos, reflecting brand cachet rather than superior knit, but the unique cultural cachet and temperature-adaptive versatility make it a standalone top layer for mixed dress codes.
Verified claims
- Brand story
- Drôle de Monsieur means 'Funny Gentleman' — a self-deprecating name from outsider founders.
- Fit
- Blends 70s retro with 90s French hip-hop for a drapey, roomy untucked fit.
- Value
- 100% merino wool regulates temperature, wicks moisture, and resists bagging.
- Thermoregulation
- The wool knit wicks moisture and handles temperature shifts without clamminess.
- Stretch recovery
- Natural fiber crimp gives the knit elasticity that resists bagging and returns shape.
- Price positioning
- At $425, it's priced above heritage merino polos, reflecting brand cachet rather than superior knit.
- Shape retention
- Natural elasticity and memory prevent bagging; knit recovers shape overnight.
- Silhouette
- Roomy chest and straight hem with fluid wool drape inspired by 90s streetwear.
- Sizing
- Runs true to size; order your usual size for a regular fit.
- Layering
- Sweatshirt-like fit layers over trousers; contrast trim makes it a top layer; 70s/90s blend suits mixed dress codes.
- Design identity
- Contrast trim and retro-streetwear heritage enable solo wear or mixed-style pairing.
- Wear confidence
- Ribbed edging and wool knit memory maintain shape; ideal for untucked wear.
- Climate comfort
- Wool knit adapts to temperature shifts without clamminess or chill.
- Cultural cachet
- The label's 1970s-retro and 1990s-French-hip-hop roots give the polo cultural references from both preppy and streetwear worlds.
- Brand meaning
- The name Drôle de Monsieur translates to 'Funny Gentleman,' a self-deprecating title that signals the polo is meant to be worn with personality rather than preppy formality.
- Knit surface
- The fine-gauge wool knit drapes more like a lightweight sweater than a structured cotton piqué sports shirt, avoiding the boxy, textured surface of a typical polo.
- Blazer layering
- The sweater-like wool knit layers cleanly under a blazer without looking like a missed change of clothes.
Product record
- Title
- Red Embroidered Signature Polo
- Brand
- Drôle de Monsieur
- Price
- 425 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
A touch of character for a polished look on any occasion
This Drôle de Monsieur polo features contrast trim that, per the merchant's description, adds just the right touch of character for a flawless look on any occasion. It is knit from pure wool.[1]
Tuck it into trousers for a clean, relaxed look
As styled in the product image, the front hem of this Drôle de Monsieur polo is tucked into the model's trousers, creating a smooth, slightly bloused front. The polo fits loosely on the model, with a slight drop at the shoulder seams and a relaxed drape over the back. This is a styling choice shown in the photo, so the look depends on how the shirt is worn rather than an inherent feature of the garment.[2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Red Embroidered Signature Polo: Choose this if you want a fine 100 percent wool knit polo in a regular fit, shown with a straight, slightly boxy torso and a relaxed drape on the model. It suits shoppers drawn to a cream/off-white knit with burgundy-red contrast trim at the collar and ribbed cuffs, a ribbed three-button placket, a wide ribbed hem, and a small red cursive embroidered script on the left chest. Note that the color is listed as Off White even though the product name references red, so the trim and embroidery carry the red accents rather than the body.[1,2,3,4] | Hibiscus Embroidered Soccer Jersey: Choose this if you want a retro soccer-style polo in dark green with fine tonal stripes, a contrasting layered V-neck collar, and striped ribbed trims on the cuffs. It has a regular, relaxed straight cut whose hem falls to the upper hip, a cotton-polyester blend (52% polyester, 48% cotton), and a red hibiscus-flower-and-monogram embroidery on the left chest, and it is made in Portugal in sizes small through x-large. Note the matching drawstring shorts shown with it are sold separately.[5,6,7,8,9] | Green Rugby-Stripe Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a rugby-inspired, long-sleeve polo in ultra-comfortable 100% cotton jersey, with an off-white base, dark green horizontal stripes, and matching ribbed collar and cuffs. It has a short hidden placket with a single white button and a small red embroidered circular monogram on the left chest, and it is offered in green in sizes SMALL through X-LARGE. The back panel appears straight and loose-fitting, extending to the upper thigh on the model, which may suit those who prefer a relaxed length.[10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Cream/ivory short-sleeve knit polo with burgundy contrast trim on collar and sleeve cuffs, three marbled tan buttons on a short placket, and small burgundy embroidered script on the left chest.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a model from mid-thigh up with a straight, slightly boxy torso fit and a classic folded polo collar.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.02 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - Main fabric color and textureUniform cream/ivory knit surface with a smooth, slightly textured knit appearance across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.06 · w 0.56 · h 0.44 (high) - Collar and collar trimFolded polo collar in the same cream/ivory color with a narrow burgundy stripe along the outer edge of each collar point.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve cuff trimShort sleeves end with a narrow burgundy trim band that contrasts with the cream/ivory sleeve.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Placket and buttonsShort front placket with three vertically aligned round marbled tan buttons; buttonholes set on a narrow placket extension in the same cream color.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Left chest embroiderySmall burgundy embroidered script located on the left chest area above the heart; script is cursive and short.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (high) - Left chest text“Drole”Partial
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.07 (medium) - Hem and tuckFront hem of the polo is tucked into the model's trousers, creating a smooth, slightly bloused front appearance.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Buttons material appearanceButtons appear marbled or tortoiseshell-like with warm tan and darker brown mottling.
3 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.23 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a model against a neutral light gray to white gradient background; image crops the model at mid-thigh and excludes full head. Even soft lighting minimizes harsh shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered studio crop showing model from slightly above waist to just above the head; product presented worn on a model with hands partially visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light gray to white gradient background with no props or visible packaging.
- Model and styling elementsMale model wearing patterned brown plaid trousers and a gold metal wristwatch on the right wrist; left hand in trouser pocket.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.54 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused studio lighting producing minimal shadowing and even color rendering across the garment.
Colors
cream ivory· main bodyburgundy· collar and sleeve trimtan marbled· buttons#C38A65burgundy (embroidery)· left chest embroidery- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a model from mid-thigh up with a straight, slightly boxy torso fit and a classic folded polo collar.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the upper front of a cream/ivory knit short-sleeve polo showing a ribbed three-button placket, contrast red edge on the collar, tortoiseshell buttons, and a small red embroidered script logo on the left chest.
- Body fabric and textureCream/ivory knit fabric with a fine, slightly textured knit surface visible across the chest and shoulder.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.84 · h 0.56 (high) - Collar with contrast trimFolded polo collar in the same cream/ivory knit with a narrow maroon/red knit stripe running along the outer edge of each collar point.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placket and buttonsVertical ribbed placket with three vertically aligned round tortoiseshell-brown buttons sewn through the placket.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.32 (high) - Left-chest embroidery“Small red script embroidery on the left chest reading 'Drôle' in cursive-style lettering.”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.38 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve and shoulder seamShort sleeve visible on the right side of the image with a smooth shoulder seam and the same cream knit texture as the body.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.40 (high) - Placket stitching detailRibbed vertical stitching forming the button placket with a narrow raised edge where the placket meets the body fabric.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing the model's lower face, neck, and upper torso against a neutral light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionTight cropped studio shot framing the lower half of the model's face down to the upper torso, centered on the polo's collar and left chest.
- Background and lightingEven soft lighting from front with a smooth light gray studio background and a subtle shadow under the model's chin.
- Visible model featuresLower face and neck of a model are visible, cropped above the nose and including the jawline and part of an ear.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.28 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear focus on texture and embroidery; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
cream/ivory· body#F6F1EAmaroon red· collar edge trimtortoiseshell brown· buttons#C48B6Bbright red· left-chest embroidery- Body fabric and textureCream/ivory knit fabric with a fine, slightly textured knit surface visible across the chest and shoulder.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knit polo in a light cream color with contrasting narrow red trim at the collar and sleeve cuffs; straight ribbed hem visible. The garment is shown on a person, displaying back panel, shoulders, and upper arms.
- Back panel shapeFlat rear panel with a slightly relaxed, straight cut that falls to a ribbed hem; no visible center seam or back vents.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Fabric textureFine knit texture visible across the body and sleeves, appearing smooth and slightly pebbled from short knit stitch.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Collar and collar trimFolded polo collar in the same cream knit with a single narrow horizontal red stripe along the back edge of the collar.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve cuffs and trimShort sleeves end in a ribbed cuff in cream with a narrow horizontal red stripe around the cuff edge on both sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.18 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Hem detailWide ribbed hem band in the same cream color, running across the bottom of the back panel.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.62 · w 0.76 · h 0.13 (high) - Visible fit on modelGarment fits loosely on the model with slight drop at the shoulder seams and relaxed drape over the back.
Other
Studio shot showing model from rear against a white background; model holds a navy baseball cap and wears plaid trousers and a gold wristwatch. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear shot of a standing model framed from upper thighs to head, centered in the image against a plain white backdrop.
- Prop - navy capModel holds a navy blue baseball cap by its strap in the right hand, positioned near lower right of the frame.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.77 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Prop - trousersPlaid trousers in brown tones are visible from waist to upper thighs under the hem of the polo.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.22 (high) - Accessory - wristwatchGold-tone bracelet style wristwatch visible on the model's left wrist peeking from under the sleeve.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.66 · w 0.08 · h 0.09 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with very small, soft shadows under the hem and along the model's right arm; minimal specular highlights.
Colors
light cream· main bodydeep red· collar and sleeve trim- Back panel shapeFlat rear panel with a slightly relaxed, straight cut that falls to a ribbed hem; no visible center seam or back vents.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4618372 | Red Embroidered Signature Polo - Off White - Small | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4618373 | Red Embroidered Signature Polo - Off White - Medium | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4618374 | Red Embroidered Signature Polo - Off White - Large | CA$425.00 | Yes |
| 4618375 | Red Embroidered Signature Polo - Off White - X-Large | CA$425.00 | Yes |