Striped blue poplin short product image (primary)
Light blue and white vertically striped poplin short visible on a model, worn with a matching long-sleeve striped button shirt. Shorts have a straight hem and appear lightweight with a subtle vertical stripe pattern.

Sporty & Rich

Striped Blue Poplin Short

CA$29.95CAD
Out of Stock

This Sporty & Rich striped poplin short is a boxer-style casual short made from lightweight 100% cotton, featuring an elastic waistband, pearly buttons, and an embroidered logo. Designed for warm-weather wear, it has a 3.5-inch inseam and is made in Portugal. A matching shirt is sold separately.

Color
Blue
Material
100% cotton poplin
Gender
unisex
Style
casual, retro, sporty, streetwear
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Specifications

Lightweight striped poplin short with elastic waist and embroidered logo, exuding a sporty-retro vacation vibe.

Elastic waist, pearly buttons, embroidered logo, 100% cotton poplin, 3.5-inch inseam, made in Portugal.

Color
Blue · blue
Material
100% cotton poplin
Style
casual, retro, sporty, streetwear
Occasion
vacation, beach-day, casual, weekend
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shorts

Additional Attributes

  • Lightweight 100% cotton poplin
  • Boxer-style silhouette
  • Elastic waistband
  • Pearly button closure
  • Embroidered logo on front
  • 3.5-inch inseam
  • Made in Portugal
  • Striped pattern
  • Sporty-retro aesthetic
  • Vacation-inspired design
  • Matching shirt available separately
  • Ultra-trendy streetwear details
  • Desaturated color palette

Product Insights

Sporty & Rich's Striped Blue Poplin Short offers a lightweight, breathable boxer cut with a 3.5-inch inseam, made in Portugal using small-batch production and EU-compliant materials, delivering precise stripe alignment and quick-drying performance. The main tradeoff is brand polarization and potential sizing inconsistencies due to limited runs, balanced by niche exclusivity and ethical manufacturing.

Verified claims

Breathability
Lightweight plain-weave cotton poplin allows air to pass through and dries quickly.
Cut
The boxer-style cut pairs an elastic waist with a 3.5-inch inseam.
Value
Portuguese shirting yields uniform weave, smooth texture, EU compliance.
Maintenance
Cold wash and low heat dry help minimize shrinkage and fading on the cotton poplin.
Manufacturing ecosystem
Same Portuguese manufacturing ecosystem as Aimé Leon Dore; small-batch capsule run.
Ethical compliance
Made in Portugal places this short under EU chemical restrictions and mandatory fair labor standards.
Brand reputation
The brand is criticized for founder controversies, including design plagiarism, poor customer service, and quality issues.
Styling
Matching poplin shirt sold separately enables a coordinated vacation outfit.
Limited run
Small-batch capsule run with a matching shirt sold separately.
Intended use
Designed as a boxer-style poplin short with a 3.5-inch inseam intended for wearing as outerwear.
Manufacturing origin
Made in Portugal under EU regulations in premium shirting ecosystem.
Stripe alignment
Portuguese vertical mills achieve precise stripe alignment on the poplin.
Ventilation
Elastic waist and boxer cut create an air gap for added cooling.
Fit
The elastic waist and boxer-style cut let the shorts hang slightly away from the body rather than contouring tightly, so the fit is relaxed rather than slim.

Product record

Title
Striped Blue Poplin Short
Brand
Sporty & Rich
Price
225 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Striped blue poplin short product image (primary)
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Product

Light blue and white vertically striped poplin short visible on a model, worn with a matching long-sleeve striped button shirt. Shorts have a straight hem and appear lightweight with a subtle vertical stripe pattern.

  • Short silhouetteAbove-knee shorts with a straight hem and relaxed, slightly loose fit on the model's thighs.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.47 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Short fabric and patternLight blue poplin fabric with narrow vertical white stripes visible across the shorts.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.47 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Waist/front detailFront center seam visible at the shorts' fly area; waistband area covered partly by the shirt hem.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.49 · w 0.17 · h 0.10 (medium)
  • Matching shirtLong-sleeve button-up shirt in the same light blue with narrow white vertical stripes; shirt is worn untucked with visible white buttons and a chest pocket on the left side.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.11 · w 0.56 · h 0.46 (high)
  • Sleeve stylingShirt sleeves are rolled up to just below the elbow on both arms, exposing forearms.
    1 regionx 0.22 · y 0.30 · w 0.56 · h 0.22 (high)
  • ButtonsSmall round white buttons running down the shirt front, spaced evenly on the placket.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Fabric finishSmooth, lightweight woven finish consistent with poplin fabric, with faint vertical sheen on stripe areas.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.15 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (medium)
  • Visible tattooSmall dark tattoo on the model's right inner forearm near the elbow, partially visible under the rolled sleeve.
    1 regionx 0.68 · y 0.35 · w 0.10 · h 0.09 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing a standing male model against a plain light grey background; model holds a canvas tote and wears white crew socks and beige sneakers. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionFull-body studio shot cropped slightly above the model's mouth and showing down to the shoes, centered composition with generous whitespace around the model.
  • BackgroundUniform light grey background with no visible props or scenery.
  • Prop - tote bagCanvas tote bag with navy trim carried in the model's left hand, hanging beside the left leg.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high)
  • Footwear and socksModel wears white crew socks and low-top beige sneakers with grey laces; shoes are visible and grounded on studio floor.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with faint soft shadow under the tote and shoes, minimal specular highlights.

Colors

light blue with white stripes· shorts#B5C3FBlight blue with white stripes· shirt#ACC3FC
Striped blue poplin short product image 2
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Product

Front-facing closeup of light blue vertically striped shorts showing elastic waistband, three-button front fly, and small embroidered monogram at lower right hem.

  • Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting short with a relaxed boxer-style silhouette and a straight hem visible across the front thighs.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high)
  • Fabric patternVertical fine white pinstripes on a light blue woven fabric running continuously across panels.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.78 · h 0.56 (high)
  • Waistband constructionElasticized waistband with gathered fabric at the top edge; waistband sits under the model's shirt.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Front fly and buttonsCentral front fly finished with a vertical placket and three visible round white buttons evenly spaced down the fly.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Buttons appearanceSmall opaque white four-hole buttons sewn through the placket.
    3 regionsx 0.45 · y 0.26 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.36 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Embroidered monogramSmall white embroidered monogram consisting of two intertwined letters located near the lower right front hem.Partial
    1 regionx 0.78 · y 0.56 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (medium)

Other

Studio shot cropped to mid-torso and mid-thigh on a light neutral background; model hands and forearms with tattoos visible at the sides; soft even lighting with minimal shadow.

  • Shot compositionCropped studio image showing the model from lower torso to upper thighs, centered on the shorts.
  • Background and lightingPlain light gray background with diffuse, even lighting and faint soft shadows under the hem and between the legs.
  • Visible tattoosBlack linework tattoo on the model's right forearm and a darker circular/arched tattoo on the left forearm near the elbow.
    2 regionsx 0.74 · y 0.02 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Model hands and skinModel's hands rest naturally at the sides with visible skin tone and short fingernails; legs visible from mid-thigh down.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.26 · w 0.24 · h 0.56 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.22 · w 0.22 · h 0.60 (high)

Colors

light sky blue· main fabric#BCCBF4white· pinstripes and buttons
Striped blue poplin short product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of light blue, vertically striped poplin shorts with an elasticized waistband and a single square patch pocket on the right back; lightweight smooth fabric with visible stitching and straight hem.

  • Overall silhouetteRear-facing short with a relaxed, straight cut ending above the mid-thigh visible on a model.
    1 regionx 0.07 · y 0.18 · w 0.86 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Fabric patternEvenly spaced narrow vertical white pinstripes on a light blue ground covering the entire visible garment.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.62 (high)
  • WaistbandElasticized waistband with gentle gathers visible across the back waist; no visible drawstring.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Back pocketSingle square patch pocket sewn onto the right back panel with visible topstitching along the pocket edges.
    1 regionx 0.56 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Center back seamVertical center-back seam running from the waistband down toward the hem, visible as a stitched line.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.20 · w 0.08 · h 0.44 (medium)
  • Hem detailStraight hem with single visible stitch line around the leg openings.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.68 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Fabric finishSmooth, lightweight poplin appearance with a faint sheen and soft folds where the fabric gathers.

Other

Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a neutral backdrop; portions of a white top, model arms, and tattoos are visible; even soft lighting with minimal shadows.

  • Model top visibleLower edge of a white or off-white shirt is visible tucked slightly above the waistband at the top of the frame.
    1 regionx 0.19 · y 0.02 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Model arms and tattooLeft forearm with a dark tattoo and the right hand partially visible at the sides of the image.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Background and lightingNeutral light gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal directional shadows beneath the hem.
  • Shot compositionCropped mid-rear body shot centered on the shorts; image shows from lower torso to upper knees.

Colors

light blue· main fabric#A4B4EBwhite· pinstripes

Brand PDP Lookup

Brand
Sporty & Rich

SRC Poplin Short - Blue Striped

Variants

4 SKUs
All variants of Striped Blue Poplin Short
SKUTitlePriceAvail
4523598Striped Blue Poplin Short - SmallCA$49.95CA$225.00Out of Stock
4523599Striped Blue Poplin Short - MediumCA$49.95CA$225.00Out of Stock
4523600Striped Blue Poplin Short - LargeCA$49.95CA$225.00Out of Stock
4523601Striped Blue Poplin Short - X-LargeCA$49.95CA$225.00Out of Stock

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Reddit Insights

2 threads · r/shutthekaleup, r/AusFemaleFashion

Reddit users largely view Sporty & Rich as a corny, overpriced brand with quality issues and a controversial founder, leading many to recommend alternatives.

negative sentiment50% match

The majority of comments in both threads express strong dislike for the brand's image and founder, with mixed reviews on product quality but a consensus that it's not worth the price.

Themes

Brand perceptionnegative
Founder controversynegative
Quality concernsnegative
Better alternativespositive

Use Cases

  • Casual loungewear

Watch Out For

mediumThe brand name is seen as pretentious and embarrassing to wear.
mediumQuality can be inconsistent, with rough fabric and poor stitching on some items.
lowThe founder's controversy may affect brand perception and resale value.

Compared To

vs AS Colour

Recommended as a better value alternative with similar or better quality

vs Anine Bing

Preferred for softer Turkish cotton and better overall quality

vs Camilla and Marc

Mentioned as having poor quality stitching, while Sporty & Rich quality is also questioned

Source Threads

  • Negative sentiment and founder controversy

    The founder of this company is horrible! There used to be an ig called NotSportyandRich that had soooo many receipts from customers that would send in how they either never got their orders, design plagiarism, extremely long wait times, received poor quality pieces falling apart with the high price tags, and rude customer service.

    u/pizzaparty23r/shutthekaleupView thread →

  • Mixed product quality review with alternative recommendation

    i've had some for a couple years. thick cotton (albeit rough), washes fine and print is as new. the stitching on the inside is a bit tragic but has held up. for the price i prefer anine bing, it's very saturated with good reason! amazing turkish cotton, washes great, beautiful inside and out.

    u/malachitekellyr/AusFemaleFashionView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/shorts-bermudas/striped-blue-poplin-short--21553-1380357?colourId=0
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