Polo Ralph Lauren
Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater
This Polo Ralph Lauren Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater is a regular-fit, long-sleeve crewneck top made from 100% cotton knit. It features a jacquard teddy bear motif on the chest, ribbed edging at the neckline, cuffs, and hem, and stitched RL initials near the lower hem. Designed for casual use, this sweater offers a comfortable fit and classic styling.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- regular-fit, casual, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Charming teddy bear jacquard crew neck sweater in 100% cotton knit.
Crew neck with ribbed edging, regular fit, 100% cotton knit.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- regular-fit, casual, classic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Polo Ralph Lauren collaboration with Le 31
- Teddy bear jacquard pattern
- Regular fit
- Crew neck
- Ribbed edging
- 100% cotton knit fabric
Product Insights
The Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater from Polo Ralph Lauren embodies a dual heritage: born from a 1990 Steiff bear gift that sold out its inaugural run, it has been released yearly since 1991 with unique themed costumes, becoming a collectible emblem of preppy fantasy adopted by hip-hop culture. Its jacquard weave integrates a raised bear motif that won't peel or fade, delivering permanent durability and warmth suitable for layering, but this requires gentle hand-washing and flat drying to avoid distortion—preserving both its structure and resale value. The sweater anchors a TikTok styling trend and aligns with Spring 2026 preppy runway looks, with hip-hop authenticity since the mid-1990s, and at 528 CAD it maintains pricing parity with the US market.
Verified claims
- Origin story
- The Polo Bear was born from a 1990 Steiff bear gift; the inaugural 200-sweater run sold out in one weekend.
- Collectibility
- Polo Bear items have been released nearly every year since 1991, each with a unique themed costume.
- Cultural significance
- A dual-authenticity emblem: born from preppy fantasy, adopted by hip-hop culture.
- Trend relevance
- The Country Club bear outfit anchors a TikTok trend and aligns with Spring 2026 preppy runway looks.
- Hip-hop authenticity
- This sweater is part of the Polo Bear line adopted by hip-hop since the mid-1990s.
- Jacquard weave
- The bear motif is knitted via jacquard, giving it a raised texture that won't peel or fade.
- Care
- Gentle hand-washing and flat drying prevent permanent distortion of the jacquard pattern.
- Warmth
- The jacquard knit is thick and warm, suitable for cold weather.
- Heritage
- The jacquard technique links the sweater to the Polo Bear line, produced yearly since 1991.
- Washing
- Hand-wash in cold water with mild detergent; never wring.
- Drying
- Roll in a towel to press out moisture, then lay flat to dry.
- Sizing
- Buyers report it fits true to size but some size up for a looser fit.
- Layering
- Medium weight and smooth interior enable easy layering.
- Style archetype
- The bear's California Tuxedo outfit became a TikTok styling template.
- Construction details
- Jacquard weave yields a raised motif; hand wash protects durability and resale value.
- Cultural relevance
- The sweater is validated by Spring 2026 runways, hip-hop adoption, and TikTok #dressinglikepolobear.
- Brand story
- The Polo Bear originated as a 1990 gift and remains a consistent emblem with an aspirational narrative.
- Craftsmanship
- The 100% cotton jacquard knit has a permanent motif, regular fit, and care that preserves resale value.
- Outfit blueprint
- Bear's costume mirrors the California Tuxedo: navy blazer, khakis, loafers.
- Cultural cachet
- Polo Bear is a hip-hop-adopted collectible enabling dual prep and street styling.
- Pricing parity
- Canadian price of 528 CAD is at parity with US $398 USD, avoiding high markups in other markets.
- Durability
- Jacquard-knit motif is permanent; careful care maintains resale value.
- Versatility
- Buyers describe the sweater as warm, thick, and comfortable, suitable for year-round wear.
- Brand emblem
- Emotional secondary emblem that communicates the Ralph Lauren fantasy and is recognizable as Polo without the pony logo.
- Motif construction
- Jacquard-knitted bear motif is integrated into the fabric so it won't peel or fade.
Product record
- Title
- Country Club Teddy Bear Sweater
- Brand
- Polo Ralph Lauren
- Price
- 528 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
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Product
Front view of a cream/white crewneck sweater with a large knit/embroidered teddy bear motif centered on the chest and small stitched initials near the lower hem at the right front.
- Overall shapeLong-sleeve crewneck sweater laid flat showing full front; dropped shoulder seam and ribbed crew neckline, ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.08 · w 0.70 · h 0.84 (high) - Main fabric appearancePlain knit texture with visible fine knit stitches across the body in an off-white or cream tone.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - Chest motifLarge detailed knit or intarsia teddy bear motif centered on the chest, showing the bear seated on a wooden chair and wearing a navy cap, navy striped blazer, white trousers and blue shoes.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.33 (high) - Chair detailLight tan/brown wooden chair under the bear, visible legs and armrests knitted in tan shades.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Lower hem initials“Small stitched initials 'RL' in dark navy located near the right front lower hem.”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.68 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Neck labelRectangular woven label visible inside the back of the neckline with contrasting dark background and lighter text, partially legible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.43 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Product photographed flat on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadow; centered composition with minimal shadowing below the sweater.
- Background and stagingLight neutral gray background filling the frame, sweater centered with consistent spacing on all sides.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with a faint soft shadow visible beneath the sweater, no strong specular highlights.
- Image crop and viewFull front view of sweater with sleeves slightly angled down; image shows entire garment with small margin to edges.
Colors
cream white· body#F3F1ECwarm brown· teddy bear furnavy· bear blazer and capbright white· bear trousers and neckline stripestan· chair and shoe solesmedium blue· shoe uppers and small motif details#2B356C- Overall shapeLong-sleeve crewneck sweater laid flat showing full front; dropped shoulder seam and ribbed crew neckline, ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs.