While the origins of the polo shirt can be traced back to Northeast India, it was Ralph Lauren who eventually turned the short-sleeve, three-button collared shirt into an international fashion staple.

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His big break came in 1970 when he won the Coty Award for his men’s fashion creations. In 1972, he launched a short-sleeve cotton shirt in 24 colors, which helped to redefine casual wear in America.