PS Paul Smith
Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt
This is a short-sleeve polo shirt from the PS Paul Smith collection, crafted from 100% organic cotton in a pointelle knit with a vertical rib pattern and small eyelet perforations for breathability. It features a contrasting ribbed two-button polo collar, ribbed hem and cuffs, embroidered initials, and a regular fit. Designed as a summer wardrobe essential, this lightweight knit top is suitable for casual wear.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fine knit
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Classic polo shirt crafted from fine openwork organic cotton with contrasting collar, regular fit, and embroidered initials.
Ultra comfortable 100% organic cotton fine knit, regular fit, ribbed 2-button polo collar, ribbed edging, embroidered initials.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fine knit
- Style
- classic, minimal, smart-casual
- Occasion
- vacation, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% organic cotton fine knit
- openwork pointelle pattern
- contrasting collar trim
- regular fit
- ribbed 2-button polo collar
- ribbed edging
- embroidered initials
- breathable construction
- ultra comfortable
- elegant minimalist design
Product Insights
PS Paul Smith's Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt reimagines a Victorian academic contrast collar on a casual pointelle knit, delivering the brand's classics-with-a-twist ethos. It uses the same open-pointelle construction as the mainline Paul Smith Pointelle Knit Polo but at roughly half the price. The 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton is lightweight and breathable, actively conducting body heat and accelerating sweat evaporation for warm-weather comfort, with a regular fit that resists stretching. However, the openwork snags easily on sharp objects and requires delicate care, and as a diffusion piece it has simpler finishes than the mainline label.
Verified claims
- Thermal mass
- Open pointelle weave reduces fabric density to retain less body heat than typical knits.
- Breathability
- Open pointelle knit actively conducts body heat and accelerates sweat evaporation.
- Construction parity
- Same pointelle openwork construction as the mainline Paul Smith Pointelle Knit Polo.
- Value
- Compared with premium pointelle polos, this polo offers a similar pointelle openwork look at a fraction of the cost.
- Sustainability
- 100% organic cotton is GOTS-certified.
- Design heritage
- The contrast collar carries Victorian academic lineage, while the pointelle knit supplies a distinctive openwork texture.
- Heritage and twist
- PS Paul Smith reimagines the Victorian academic contrast collar on a casual pointelle knit, reflecting Paul Smith's classics-with-a-twist ethos.
- Fit
- Regular fit runs true to size and the cotton knit resists significant stretching over time.
- Drape and comfort
- The lightweight pointelle knit reduces the clingy feel of sweat-saturated cotton in high humidity, improving warm-weather comfort.
- Care
- The knit's structure requires cold gentle wash, flat drying, and careful handling to preserve its regular fit.
- Snag risk
- Openwork pointelle snags on sharp objects; best for smarter-casual.
- Line quality
- PS Paul Smith label has simpler finishes than mainline Paul Smith.
- Brand authenticity
- PS Paul Smith is the accessible diffusion line of independent, founder-led Paul Smith.
- Pointelle knit
- Pointelle knit uses less cotton mass but is prone to snagging.
- Pricing
- At $99.95 CAD sale price, this is cheaper than Wax London Belle Pointelle Polo (~$230 CAD).
- GOTS certification
- The organic cotton in this polo is GOTS-certified.
Product record
- Title
- Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt
- Brand
- PS Paul Smith
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
An elegant, breathable polo for summer days
A summer-ready take on the classic polo, made from fine openwork 100% organic cotton with contrasting trim that the retailer says brings an elegant, breathable touch to warm-weather outfits. The pointelle eyelets give it an open-knit look, and the relaxed short-sleeve cut with ribbed hem keeps it ultra comfortable to wear.[1,2]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a warm-weather polo with visual texture: it is knit from 100% organic cotton in an all-over pointelle pattern of narrow vertical ribs and small open eyelets, which the retailer describes as breathable and the image analysis notes may read slightly sheer at the eyelets. It comes in a light cream with a contrasting darker beige ribbed collar, matching cuff trim, and a two-button placket, cut in a regular, relaxed fit that falls straight to a wide ribbed hem. It is offered in sizes small through x-large.[1,2,3,4] | Accent Edging Piqué Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a classic short-sleeve piqué polo with a designer signature: it is cut from soft, supple organic cotton with contrast light-blue edging on the collar and sleeve cuffs and PS Paul Smith's colourful striped zebra logo embroidered on the left chest. The two-button collar adds a touch of stretch (91% organic cotton, 7% polyester, 2% spandex), and it comes in Black or Navy/Midnight Blue in sizes from small to x-large.[5,6] | Striped-Trim Piqué Polo: Choose this if you want a stretch piqué polo in a warm rust-orange with contrasting striped trim along the collar, placket, and ribbed sleeve cuffs. It is cut in a regular fit from 94% organic cotton and 6% spandex, with a three-button placket and a flat knit collar. Note that the listed variant here is size Small, and the soft-draping fabric can show slight natural wrinkles near the waist.[7,8,9] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve knitted polo with vertical pointelle rib pattern in a light cream color, contrasting slightly darker beige knit collar, two-button placket, ribbed hem and sleeve cuffs with narrow darker trim.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a torso; relaxed fit with the body falling straight to a ribbed hem that is slightly bloused over the waistband.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (medium) - Pointelle vertical rib patternAll-over vertical ribbed pointelle knit pattern composed of alternating narrow solid ribs and small open eyelet rows creating a textured stripe effect down the front and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.58 (high) - Collar and placketFoldover knit collar in a slightly darker beige than the body; two-button placket with visible top button and second button partially visible below the placket opening.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.03 · w 0.32 · h 0.17 (high) - Ribbed hemWide horizontal ribbed hem at the waist in the same cream as the body with a subtle rolled/bloused meeting at the waistband.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsShort sleeves end in ribbed cuffs that include a narrow darker-beige trim line matching the collar tone.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.23 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Open knit texture visibleClose viewing shows small perforated eyelets integrated into the knit, giving a breathable, open-knit appearance.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.22 · w 0.44 · h 0.44 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light gray seamless background showing a male model cropped at mid-face and mid-thigh; soft even lighting with minimal shadows; right hand visible and left hand in pocket.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray seamless background with even studio lighting and soft shadow along the model's right side.
- Model crop and poseImage is cropped through the lower face and mid-thigh; model stands facing forward with left hand in pocket and right hand relaxed at side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional studio lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows under the collar and on the right side of the torso.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the garment texture; no visible motion blur or compression artifacts.
Colors
light cream· bodywarm beige· collar and placket#DDB294trim beige· sleeve and hem trim lines#C3B4A4- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve polo shown on a torso; relaxed fit with the body falling straight to a ribbed hem that is slightly bloused over the waistband.
- 02
Product
Short-sleeve polo with a knitted pointelle vertical rib pattern, contrasting solid collar and a two-button placket. Visible right sleeve and upper torso on a model.
- Pointelle knit bodyFront and right-side torso made from a finely knitted pointelle fabric forming narrow vertical ribs with regular small eyelet holes between ribs.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.75 · h 0.64 (high) - Contrasting collarFlat knit polo collar in a solid slightly darker tan/beige color than the body with two thin parallel lighter stripes along the outer edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Placket and buttonsShort placket in the same knit as the collar with two visible round cream-colored buttons; top button is undone.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.23 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Short sleeve constructionRight short sleeve showing same pointelle vertical rib texture; sleeve hem finished with a narrow ribbed band in a slightly darker beige tone.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.37 · h 0.28 (high) - Shoulder seamVisible dropped shoulder seam that follows the ribbed pattern across the upper arm and shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.26 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from chin to mid-torso against a plain light gray background with even studio lighting and soft shadows.
- Model cropPartial view of a model showing lower half of face, neck, left ear with an earring, and upper torso; head is cropped near the nose.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows around the subject.
- Image framingVertical crop focused on upper garment detail; right edge of the torso and sleeve are visible while left arm is mostly out of frame.
Colors
warm cream· bodylight tan· collar#B38364cream· buttonsbeige trim· sleeve hem trim#CCBA9D- Pointelle knit bodyFront and right-side torso made from a finely knitted pointelle fabric forming narrow vertical ribs with regular small eyelet holes between ribs.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve knitted polo with vertical pointelle rib pattern, ribbed collar, ribbed hem band, and short sleeves visible on a model.
- Back body knit patternVertical pointelle rib knit across the back forming narrow raised ribs separated by small eyelet perforations; fabric appears lightweight and slightly sheer at the eyelets.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.12 · w 0.72 · h 0.72 (high) - CollarShort, folded polo collar in a slightly darker beige tone with a fine horizontal rib texture distinct from the pointelle body.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.03 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with the same vertical pointelle rib pattern as the body and a narrow ribbed cuff finishing the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem bandWide horizontal ribbed hem band at the waist with tighter ribs and a slightly denser knit than the body, creating a blouson finish over the waistband of the pants.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Side seam and drapeSide seam area shows moderate drape with the shirt falling slightly away from the body at the hips and a small fold on the left side where the fabric meets the hem band.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.60 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio rear product shot on a model against a neutral light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; lower torso and one hand of the model are visible.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter crop showing the model from head to upper thighs, centered vertically with space above the collar and below the hem.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with no visible props or text.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model visible partsPartial view of the model including the back of the head, neck, both arms, and right hand resting by the side; pants visible but not described as product.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the front-left producing gentle shadows under the collar and subtle shadowing along the fabric ribs.
Colors
cream· main bodylight beige· collar#CDBAA4warm cream· hem band and sleeve cuffs- Back body knit patternVertical pointelle rib knit across the back forming narrow raised ribs separated by small eyelet perforations; fabric appears lightweight and slightly sheer at the eyelets.
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Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4517401 | Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt - Small | CA$99.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4517402 | Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt - Medium | CA$99.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4517403 | Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt - Large | CA$99.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4517404 | Contrasting Collar Pointelle Pattern Polo Shirt - X-Large | CA$99.95CA$250.00 | Out of Stock |