
Missoni
Openwork Zigzag Knit Polo
This Missoni openwork knit polo is a long-sleeve, relaxed-fit shirt made from 100% cotton knit and crafted in Italy. It features a three-button placket, pointed ribbed polo collar, ribbed cuffs and hem, and a vertical color-blocked zigzag/chevron openwork pattern with mixed-weave, breathable texture. Suitable as a casual or layering piece, the shirt combines traditional knit construction with an openwork design that adds visual dimension.
- Material
- 100% cotton knit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
Mixed-weave knit polo shirt with crocheted openwork vertical lines and colour block panels, featuring a relaxed fit and three-button collar.
Crocheted openwork vertical lines, colour block panels, ribbed edging, three-button polo collar, relaxed fit.
- Material
- 100% cotton knit
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton knit
- Relaxed fit
- Three-button polo collar
- Ribbed edging on collar and hem
- Made in Italy
- Mixed-weave construction
- Crocheted openwork vertical lines
- Colour block panels
- Artisanal craftsmanship
- Lightweight and breathable fabric
- Classic polo silhouette
- Openwork knit detail
Product Insights
Missoni's Openwork Zigzag Knit Polo, rooted in a 1967-originated pattern exhibited at the Whitney Museum, is artisanal-made in the Sumirago atelier using a unique Raschel-machine technique that creates permanent zigzags and sheer gaps. The 100% cotton with structural yarn-dyed colors resists fading, peeling, and cracking, while the openwork knit delivers adaptive stretch, fluid drape, and breathability for summer. Tradeoffs include delicate care (hand-wash, lay-flat), deliberate sheerness for layering, and a size-down fit (e.g., Small measures 96 cm chest). A rare 75% discount opportunity offsets the premium price, offering access to a technically unreplicated design that merges art and craftsmanship.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Zigzag pattern originated in 1967 and remains exclusive to Missoni.
- Art recognition
- Missoni knits were first fashion at Whitney Museum; Anna Piaggi coined identiknit.
- Artisanal production
- Made in Missoni's Sumirago atelier with 70 years of expertise.
- Material integrity
- 100% cotton with structural yarn-dyed colors that won't fade, peel, or crack.
- Knit construction
- Crochet-knit hybrid on Raschel machines gives permanent zigzags and sheer gaps.
- Fit & Comfort
- Openwork knit offers adaptive stretch, fluid drape, cotton softness, and breathability.
- Care
- Hand-wash cold and lay flat to dry; avoid machine washing or wringing to preserve the openwork detail and prevent stretching.
- Fit comparison
- Missoni's size chart sets Small at 96 cm chest and Medium at 100 cm, and the roomy cut means a typical US Medium may prefer the Small for a relaxed fit.
- Fabric stretch
- Openwork knit delivers adaptive stretch, natural recovery, and excellent drape.
- Color longevity
- Color is woven into yarn and will not fade, peel, or crack.
- Sheerness
- Openwork vertical lines create deliberate sheer gaps, so a contrasting undershirt or skin may be visible; denser colour-block panels are less sheer.
- Weather suitability
- Lightweight, breathable openwork cotton knit suitable for summer wear.
- Openwork technique
- Hybrid knit-crochet technique creates deeper voids than standard eyelets.
- Breathability
- Openwork knit delivers continuous airflow for summer comfort.
- Design pedigree
- The openwork zigzag is a technically unreplicated Missoni design exhibited as fine art at the Whitney Museum.
- Atelier
- Manufactured at Missoni's own Sumirago atelier since 1953.
- Knit technique
- Openwork zigzag uses a unique Raschel-machine technique that no other brand has replicated.
- Discount opportunity
- This polo was $399.95 at Simons (75% off $1,595), far deeper than Missoni's typical 30% markdowns.
- Structural knit pattern
- Pattern is structurally knit and unique to Missoni; resists fading, peeling, cracking.
- Fit contrast
- The openwork polo's relaxed fit is deliberately more generous than Missoni's slim-fit polo styles, which run tight even in larger sizes.
- Retailer authenticity
- Simons is an authorized Missoni stockist, so this polo is first-quality rather than a gray-market or off-price import.
Product record
- Title
- Openwork Zigzag Knit Polo
- Brand
- Missoni
- Price
- 1595 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A long-sleeve openwork knit polo with a pointed knitted collar, a three-button placket, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a multi-tone zigzag/chevron knit pattern across the body and sleeves.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve pullover with a relaxed straight torso and slightly dropped shoulders shown on a model from upper thighs to just above the eyes.
- CollarPointed knitted polo collar in a lighter marled gray tone that lies open over the top of the placket.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.04 · w 0.41 · h 0.13 (high) - Button placketVertical central button placket with three visible dark round buttons set into the knit placket.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.12 · w 0.17 · h 0.19 (high) - Knit patternAll-over zigzag/chevron openwork knit pattern running vertically with alternating bands of marled light gray and deeper navy; pattern aligns across body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.66 · h 0.66 (high) - Ribbed hem and cuffsTextured ribbed knit finishes at the bottom hem and sleeve cuffs in a darker marled tone.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.71 · w 0.48 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.69 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (medium) - Sleeve fit and cuffsLong sleeves with slight gathered wrinkling near the elbow and wrist ending in fitted ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.27 · h 0.42 (medium); x 0.72 · y 0.57 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (medium) - Knit textureOpenwork and marled yarn visible with small horizontal open stitches creating a slightly sheer textured effect in lighter bands.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model wearing the garment against a plain light gray background; image cropped above the eyes and includes the model's hands and lower torso wearing separate trousers.
- Shot compositionStudio frontal three-quarter crop of a model from upper thighs to above the eyes centered in frame.
- BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with soft shadowing around the model.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model presenceMale model visible with head partially cropped at top; right hand near hip and left hand in pocket of trousers.
2 regions
x 0.42 · y 0.00 · w 0.53 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse studio lighting from front-left producing minimal harsh shadows and subtle shading on the garment folds.
Colors
deep navy· main body#1C2333marled light gray· marled knit (light bands and collar)#8A8B8Dmuted rust· yarn flecks- 02

Product
Close-up of a knitted polo showing a folded collar, three-button placket with dark buttons, long sleeves, and a high-contrast openwork zigzag chevron knit pattern across the torso and sleeves.
- CollarFolded polo-style collar in the same knit as the upper body, laying flat with visible knit texture and a slightly rounded collar point on each side.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.05 · w 0.66 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketVertical placket with three visible round dark buttons set into the knit; the placket shows a tighter knit and slightly raised edging around the buttonholes.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.15 · w 0.16 · h 0.20 (high) - Zigzag knit patternOpenwork chevron/zigzag pattern running vertically down the torso formed by alternating yarn colors and textured knit columns; pattern changes from lighter near the top to darker navy bands toward the lower torso.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.24 · w 0.88 · h 0.60 (high) - Vertical raised stitch columnsNarrow vertical rib-like columns separate chevron panels; these columns are more textured and slightly raised compared with surrounding knit.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - Sleeve knit continuationLong sleeves show the same zigzag knit pattern and textured columns continuing from the torso; cuffs appear to have a tighter knit finish though mostly cropped by the image edge.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.49 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.41 (high) - Multicolored yarn flecksSmall interspersed flecks of lighter and warmer tones (subtle orange/red and white) are visible within some knit rows, producing a speckled effect in parts of the navy areas.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.46 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (medium) - Knit textureOverall coarse open-knit texture with visible stitch definition and small perforations characteristic of openwork knitting.
Other
Portrait-style product photograph showing the model from mid-chest to slightly above the mouth, neutral light gray background, soft frontal lighting with minimal shadows, and the model's clasped hands visible at the bottom of frame.
- Shot compositionCentered crop from mid-chest to just above the mouth, focusing on upper torso and collar detail; model's face is partially visible (mouth and lower nose) while eyes are out of frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - BackgroundSmooth light gray neutral background with no visible props or texture.
- Model handsModel's clasped hands are visible at the lower center foreground, cropped at the wrists and resting over the lower hem area of the garment.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.78 · w 0.32 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and reflectionsSoft, even studio lighting with mild specular highlights on the model's skin and subtle texture shadows in the knit; no strong directional shadows.
- Face partialLower half of the model's face visible including mouth, chin, and part of cheek; facial features are in focus and show skin texture.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
deep navy blue· torso knit (dark bands)#1C2333heather gray· upper knit and collarsubtle orange-red fleck· yarn flecks- CollarFolded polo-style collar in the same knit as the upper body, laying flat with visible knit texture and a slightly rounded collar point on each side.
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Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve openwork knit polo worn by a model; garment shows a chevron/zigzag knit pattern with vertical rib-like column separations and a folded collar at the neckline.
- View and fitBack of a long-sleeve knit polo shown on a model, falling to the upper hips with a relaxed fit and ribbed hem sitting flat against the body.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.08 · w 0.86 · h 0.84 (high) - CollarShort folded polo-style collar in the same knit, visible at the top center rear neckline.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.03 · w 0.26 · h 0.10 (high) - Chevron zigzag patternRepeated chevron/zigzag motif across the back and sleeves formed by alternating knit directions, producing stacked V shapes from mid-back downward.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.64 (high) - Vertical rib columnsNarrow vertical column lines separate chevron panels and run from shoulders to hem, creating a paneled appearance.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.08 · w 0.50 · h 0.78 (high) - Sleeve cuffsRibbed knit cuffs at wrist visible on both sleeves, slightly gathered at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit texture and opennessOpenwork knit with visible stitch texture and slight variations in yarn thickness, producing a lightly heathered and textured surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high) - Color variation detailSmall flecked yarn accents in contrasting lighter and warmer tones appear intermittently along vertical columns and chevron lines.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light gray background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and cropped lower legs and head.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadowing beneath the garment.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presence and cropMale model wearing the garment; head partially cropped so only jaw and ear are visible, hands relaxed at sides with the right hand partially visible.
2 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.78 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Supporting surface and pantsModel is wearing light beige pants with a subtle chevron weave visible at the top of the image; pants are a staging garment, not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear focus on fabric texture and pattern across the back of the garment.
Colors
deep navy· main knit body and sleeves#232532heather gray· upper back and stitch highlights#A4A5AAmulticolor flecks· yarn flecks and column accents#727475- View and fitBack of a long-sleeve knit polo shown on a model, falling to the upper hips with a relaxed fit and ribbed hem sitting flat against the body.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Missoni
Openwork knit cotton and viscose polo shirt White & Beige