The Evolution of Cool
WHILE MOST PEOPLE associate the polo shirt with cocktail parties and casual Fridays, it is a garment that was created with high athletic intentions. Tennis legend Rene Lacoste designed the earliest version in response to the weighty long-sleeve shirts forced on players at the time. The shirt's evolution continues here, as shown by tech-driven sportswear giant Under Armour ($64.99, underarmour.com). Patented HeatGear fabric and strategic ventilation points keep athletes cool, dry and one step ahead of anyone wearing an old cotton T-shirt.