
Wales Bonner
Calm Block Stripes Paper Knit Polo Shirt
This item is a loose-fitting paper-knit polo shirt from Wales Bonner, crafted from a dense paper-polyester blend with a crisp texture. It features a ribbed three-button polo collar, elbow-length sleeves, dropped shoulders, and ribbed cuffs and hem, with a pale ivory and light beige tonal stripe pattern. Designed as a summer top, it offers a boxy silhouette suitable for casual and vacation wear.
- Color
- Ivory and Light Beige
- Material
- Paper-polyester blend
- Style
- casual, classic, resort
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Elegant summer polo shirt in a paper-polyester blend with broad ivory and light beige stripes, featuring a loose fit and ribbed details.
Dense paper-polyester knit, loose fit, ribbed 3-button polo collar, ribbed edging, elbow-length sleeves.
- Color
- Ivory and Light Beige · white
- Material
- Paper-polyester blend
- Style
- casual, classic, resort
- Occasion
- vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- paper-polyester blend with crisp texture
- dense knit construction
- loose fit silhouette
- elbow-length sleeves
- ribbed 3-button polo collar
- ribbed edging on hem and sleeves
- broad horizontal stripes in ivory and light beige
- summer-ready lightweight fabric
- refined vacation aesthetic
Product Insights
Wales Bonner's Calm Block Stripes Paper Knit Polo Shirt uses a dense paper-polyester knit to create a sculptural, structured drape that holds shape without clinging, prioritizing form over breathability for evening or cool settings. The broad ivory and beige stripes evoke a refined resort aesthetic rooted in Afro-Atlantic heritage, with the Calm silhouette recurring across collections. Backed by LVMH and CFDA awards and priced competitively below Gucci and Prada, it matches Sunspel Riviera in value. True to brand photos, it fits crisp and resort-ready, with size-down options for a typical silhouette.
Verified claims
- Hand feel
- Paper-polyester knit feels crisp and structured, smooth but not soft.
- Drape and structure
- Dense paper-polyester knit provides sculptural drape that holds shape without clinging.
- Breathability
- Prioritizes structure over breathability; ideal for evening or cool settings.
- Awards
- LVMH Young Designer Prize (2016) and CFDA Men's Designer of the Year (2021).
- Design philosophy
- Design fuses critical theory, history, Afro-Atlantic culture into a signature Calm silhouette.
- Competitive pricing
- Sale price is lower than Gucci and Prada polos and on par with Sunspel Riviera.
- Designer pedigree
- Grace Wales Bonner won the LVMH Young Designer Prize and CFDA International Men's Designer of the Year.
- Fit
- Paper-polyester knit and elbow-length sleeves yield a crisp, resort-ready silhouette.
- Sizing
- Size down for a typical polo silhouette; true size for designed loose fit.
- Design lineage
- The Calm silhouette recurs across Wales Bonner collections.
- Value
- Sale price matches Sunspel Riviera with LVMH Prize design.
- Cultural provenance
- Brand’s Afro-Atlantic fusion and design awards authenticate this polo.
- Design ethos
- Wales Bonner's design fuses European heritage with Afro-Atlantic spirit via retro accents and artisanal techniques.
- Design aesthetic
- Broad ivory and beige stripes, combined with artisanal details, evoke a refined resort aesthetic with Afro-Atlantic heritage.
- Design pedigree
- Design rooted in critical theory and Afro-Atlantic heritage; awarded LVMH and CFDA.
- Color accuracy
- Brand's photos accurately show the described ivory and beige stripes.
- Design intention
- The stripe pattern reflects Wales Bonner's Afro-Atlantic heritage design language.
Product record
- Title
- Calm Block Stripes Paper Knit Polo Shirt
- Brand
- Wales Bonner
- Price
- 975 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a boxy, short-sleeve paper-knit polo with a pointed collar, three-button placket, ribbed hem and ribbed sleeve cuffs in a pale cream/off-white knit.
- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy short-sleeve polo silhouette with dropped shoulders and a straight hem falling below the waist visible on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.06 · w 0.84 · h 0.82 (high) - Knit textureOpen, textured paper-like knit with a visible horizontal stitch pattern across the body.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.18 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - CollarWide, pointed spread collar in the same knit as the body, laying flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high) - Placket and buttonsShort vertical placket with three round cream buttons; the placket opening reveals an inner knit facing that is slightly lighter in tone.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - SleevesElbow-length, loose sleeves with a narrow ribbed cuff finish that matches the hem ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.33 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.28 · w 0.22 · h 0.34 (high) - Hem ribbingWide vertical ribbed band at the hem in a tighter knit than the body, creating a defined lower edge.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.70 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high) - Horizontal tonal bandingVery subtle horizontal tonal banding across the torso with slightly lighter stripes visible against the base cream tone.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.68 · h 0.38 (medium)
Other
Studio front-facing product shot on a neutral light gray background showing a cropped model from neck to mid-thigh with even, soft lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCenter-framed front view of a model wearing the shirt, cropped at the chin and mid-thigh so the garment is the focal point.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingSmooth neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting producing gentle shadows under the collar and sleeves.
- Model presenceMale model visible from the lower face to mid-thigh; hands relaxed at sides with pants visible but not described as product attributes.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.44 · w 0.96 · h 0.52 (high)
Colors
pale cream· body#BBB4ACoff-white rib· ribbed hem and cuffscream button· buttons and placket facing- Overall silhouetteLoose, boxy short-sleeve polo silhouette with dropped shoulders and a straight hem falling below the waist visible on the model.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the upper half of a cream/off-white paper-knit polo showing the ribbed pointed collar, a three-button placket with visible buttons, textured knit body, and dropped shoulder seam on the right sleeve.
- CollarPointed polo collar with a horizontal ribbed knit texture that lies flat and slightly raised along the collar edge.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Placket and buttonsPartial front placket with three vertically aligned round cream buttons; top buttonhole and top button area visible just below the collar.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Knit textureConsistent coarse, slightly open paper-knit texture across the body and sleeve, forming visible small horizontal rows of knit stitches.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.28 · w 0.84 · h 0.62 (high) - Dropped shoulder seamVisible horizontal seam indicating a dropped shoulder construction where the sleeve meets the body on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Sleeve profileRight sleeve (viewer right) shows a loose, straight sleeve cut with the same textured knit and no visible cuff finishing in this crop.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.44 · w 0.38 · h 0.50 (high) - Color uniformityGarment color appears uniform cream or light beige across collar, placket, body, and sleeve with minor tonal variation from knit ribs and lighting.
Other
Studio-cropped product detail shot showing a model from the lower face to upper torso against a neutral light gray background with soft even lighting; model wears a small hoop earring in left ear.
- Model crop and poseImage is cropped to show the model from the lower face and neck to the upper torso, angled slightly left; mouth, jawline, and ear are visible but eyes are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - EarringSmall metallic hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.03 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Background and lightingEven neutral light gray background with soft studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even exposure across the garment.
- Image cropRight edge of the garment and lower torso are cropped out of frame; full garment and lower sleeves not shown.
Colors
warm cream· body and sleeve- CollarPointed polo collar with a horizontal ribbed knit texture that lies flat and slightly raised along the collar edge.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a loose-fitting, short-sleeve paper-knit polo-style top in a light cream/off-white color showing textured knit, dropped shoulders, a folded ribbed collar, and a wide ribbed hem.
- SilhouetteLoose, boxy rear silhouette with a straight hem that falls below the waist; garment appears oversized on the model.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.78 (high) - CollarFolded polo-style collar with visible ribbing along the fold sitting flat against the upper back neckline.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high) - Knit textureDense horizontal paper-knit texture composed of small, even knit rows across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Dropped shoulder seamShoulder seam sits lower on the arm indicating a dropped-shoulder construction visible on both sides of the back.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve styleShort, wide sleeves ending slightly above the elbow with a short ribbed cuff on the visible right sleeve.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high) - Hem ribbingWide vertical-ribbed band at the hem with pronounced ribs distinct from the body knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.72 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high) - Subtle horizontal bandingVery faint horizontal tonal banding visible across the mid-back area, slightly lighter than surrounding knit.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (medium) - Visible model elements overlapping productModel's right forearm and hand are visible at the right edge overlapping the garment's side; neck and ear are visible above the collar.
2 regions
x 0.72 · y 0.58 · w 0.20 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image is vertically cropped to include the model's head, torso, and upper legs.
- BackgroundEven light gray neutral studio background without visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop including the model's head (partially), shoulders, back, and upper legs; garment centered in frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffused lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing under the hem and near the arm crease.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
cream· body- SilhouetteLoose, boxy rear silhouette with a straight hem that falls below the waist; garment appears oversized on the model.