
Emporio Armani
Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt
This Emporio Armani zip-collar piqué polo shirt is a men's short-sleeve polo crafted from 100% cotton piqué jersey, featuring a straight fit, ribbed collar, partial front zip closure, tonal embroidered eagle logo, and side splits. It is designed for warm-weather wear as a breathable, lightweight casual top suitable for everyday or smart-casual occasions. Key specifications include a ribbed polo collar, short sleeves with ribbed trim, straight hem with side splits, and production in Turkey, offered here in black.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, trendy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Sleek and trendy polo shirt from Emporio Armani featuring textured piqué cotton and a discreet half-zip closure, offering casual elegance.
Textured piqué cotton, half-zip closure, straight fit, ribbed collar and sleeve trim, embroidered logo, side splits.
- Material
- 100% Cotton
- Style
- casual, smart-casual, trendy
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, business-casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- textured piqué cotton fabric
- half-zip closure at collar
- straight fit
- ribbed polo collar
- short sleeves with ribbed trim
- embroidered eagle logo on chest
- straight hem with side splits
- made in Turkey
- breathable lightweight jersey
- casual elegance
Product Insights
Emporio Armani's Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt is a regular-fit, half-zip polo that replaces buttons for a modern, discreet look, backed by a 100% cotton double-knit piqué weave that moves 20-30% more air than smooth jersey, hides sweat patches through its raised texture, and holds shape against bagging—making it a smart-casual staple with the brand's 1981 bridge-line prestige and a tonal eagle emblem. The tradeoff is that piqué snags on belts, bag straps, and rough surfaces, and cotton shrinks 2-4% on warm wash, so it demands a cold gentle cycle and air drying; available in Black and Brown across SMALL–X-LARGE, every size in stock at CAD 295.
Verified claims
- Breathability
- 100% cotton piqué's double-knit weave moves 20-30% more air than smooth jersey.
- Discretion
- Piqué's raised texture hides sweat patches better than smooth jersey.
- Shape retention
- Piqué cotton holds its shape and resists bagging throughout wear.
- Snagging
- Piqué's raised texture is prone to catching on belts, bag straps, and rough surfaces.
- Shrinkage
- 100% cotton shrinks 2-4% on first warm wash; cold gentle cycle and air drying recommended.
- Use case
- Half-zip collar lets the polo fill a button-free role in smart-casual outfits.
- Brand line
- Emporio Armani is Giorgio Armani's bridge line, launched in 1981, positioned above Armani Exchange.
- Fit
- Straight/regular fit sits close without being tight — neither slim nor relaxed.
- Fabric
- Piqué double-knit breathes better than jersey, hides sweat, and holds shape, but snags on rough surfaces and shrinks on warm washes.
- Brand status
- The small eagle on the chest is Emporio's 1981 emblem for a youthful, urban spirit.
- Aesthetic
- Half-zip replaces buttons for a modern, discreet look; the embroidered eagle logo stays small and understated.
- Size parity
- All 8 variants cover Black and Brown in the same SMALL–X-LARGE run, with every size in stock at CAD 295.
- Variant parity
- Black and Brown are the same product in different colors — no price, size-range, or availability difference.
- Construction details
- The polo has a short metal half-zip placket at the collar, a ribbed polo collar, and ribbed sleeve trim.
- Fabric weight
- The polo is made from lightweight piqué cotton, typical of 180–240 GSM piqué, so it is best suited for summer wear and can be layered in cooler weather.
- Care instructions
- The polo is machine washable and should not be dry cleaned; wash cold on a gentle cycle and air dry or use low heat to preserve shape.
Product record
- Title
- Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
- Price
- 295 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Audiences, workflows, and fit — button_free_smart_casual_alternative
Emporio Armani positions this zip-collar polo as a sleek, trendy reinterpretation of the classic polo that replaces the button placket with a discreet half-zip for a cleaner neckline, and because Emporio Armani is the only Giorgio Armani diffusion line mainly designed by Giorgio Armani with an annual Milan Fashion Week spotlight, this piece lands as the trend-forward business-casual choice rather than a generic buttonless polo.[2]
business-casual styling
Straight/regular fit sits close without being tight — neither slim nor relaxed.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a black short-sleeve zip-collar polo shirt with a short metal zipper at center front, ribbed collar, tonal embroidered chest logo on the left side, and straight hem over white pants.
- CollarRibbed polo collar in the same black fabric, laying flat with visible horizontal rib texture.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Center zipperShort vertical metal zipper centered under the collar with visible silver zipper pull and teeth, ending near mid-chest.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest logoSmall tonal embroidered emblem on the left chest, slightly darker or glossy black relative to the shirt fabric.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.25 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve hemShort sleeves with a narrow folded hem and visible stitching, matching the shirt color.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - Torso body fabricSmooth black knit fabric covering the front torso with subtle folds and minimal visible texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high) - HemlineStraight lower hem of the shirt that rests over the waistband of white pants with a slight front tuck at the center.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio-front cropped model shot against a plain white background showing the upper body and part of the pants; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered front view of a model cropped at mid-thigh and just above the eyes, showing upper torso and arms.
- Background and lightingUniform white studio background with even soft lighting and faint soft shadowing around the model edges.
- Visible propsModel is wearing light-colored pants beneath the shirt; right hand rests alongside the thigh with fingers visible.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.76 · w 0.40 · h 0.22 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear edges and visible fabric details; no motion blur.
Colors
deep black· main body#0E0D13metallic silver· zipper- CollarRibbed polo collar in the same black fabric, laying flat with visible horizontal rib texture.
- 02

Product
Close-up of a black piqu9 polo-style shirt showing a ribbed collar, a short centered metal zipper placket, visible zipper pull, piqu9 knit texture, and a small tonal embroidered chest logo.
- CollarFolded ribbed polo collar in black with visible horizontal rib texture.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Zipper placketCentered short vertical zipper placket ending near mid-chest; zipper teeth are metallic and the tape is black.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - Zipper pullSmall rectangular zipper pull with a vertical orientation visible at the lower end of the zipped area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.36 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric texturePiqu9 knit texture visible across the shirt body with a subtle raised pattern.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.54 (medium) - Chest logoSmall tonal embroidered emblem on left chest consisting of stacked horizontal lines forming a triangular/wing shape in black thread.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing model torso, neck, lower face and left hand behind neck against a plain light background with soft lighting and minimal shadow.
- Model visibleLower half of model face, neck, and left hand placed behind the neck are visible; hair at ear and jawline are visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft, diffuse studio lighting and faint shadowing on the shirt folds.
- Image cropTight crop framed from upper chest to lower face, cropping out eyes and top of head.
Colors
black· shirt body#0D0D0Emetallic silver· zipper teeth- CollarFolded ribbed polo collar in black with visible horizontal rib texture.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a black short-sleeve polo shirt on a model showing the back panel, ribbed collar, set-in short sleeves, straight hem with small side vents, and visible seam lines.
- Back panelFlat single-piece back panel in a smooth piqued knit with visible vertical drape and two faint horizontal fabric fold lines near the lower back.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.68 (high) - CollarRibbed polo collar in the same black color sitting flat against the neck, visible from the rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - SleevesSet-in short sleeves with a narrow stitched cuff in matching black; both sleeves are visible from the back.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.76 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem and side ventsStraight hem with a short side vent visible at the left hem; hem has a narrow topstitched finish.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.82 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium); x 0.12 · y 0.87 · w 0.76 · h 0.07 (high) - Seam linesShoulder seam lines run from the collar to the sleeve cap; side seams are implied by fit but not sharply outlined.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.28 (medium)
Other
Studio rear-shot of a model wearing the shirt against a neutral light gray to white gradient background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and the image cropped mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionFramed from the back of the model, crop from the top of the head down to mid-thigh so the full back of the shirt is visible; model stands with arms relaxed.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray to white background with soft studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even color across the garment.
- Visible propsModel wearing light-colored pants that are partially visible below the shirt hem; pants are not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.86 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high) - Image qualityHigh resolution and sharply focused on the garment; no legible printed text visible on the garment in this view.
Colors
black· body and sleeves#0E0D13- Back panelFlat single-piece back panel in a smooth piqued knit with visible vertical drape and two faint horizontal fabric fold lines near the lower back.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Emporio Armani
Polo shirt in piqué with partial zip
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4626129 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Black - Small | CA$295.00 | Yes |
| 4626130 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Black - Medium | CA$295.00 | Yes |
| 4626131 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Black - Large | CA$295.00 | Yes |
| 4626132 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Black - X-Large | CA$295.00 | Yes |
| 4626133 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Brown - Small | CA$295.00 | Yes |
| 4626134 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Brown - Medium | CA$295.00 | Yes |
| 4626135 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Brown - Large | CA$295.00 | Yes |
| 4626136 | Zip-Collar Piqué Polo Shirt - Brown - X-Large | CA$295.00 | Yes |