Item of the week: the rugby shirt

What it is:

A brief overview of the rugby shirt’s history would reveal little in the way of surprises. It is often believed that the piece in fact originated at the suitably named Rugby School in England in the 1830s, and grew in popularity alongside its fellow sport. The piece itself has also not changed drastically since its birth. The only dramatic shift would be that of the material, which has since adapted from wool to a more breathable cotton or synthetic fibre. It also still bears a resemblance to the polo shirt, with a key detail being its button-down collar.