The Iconic Fred Perry Polo Shirt
Undoubtedly, the most iconic piece of clothing associated with the name Fred Perry is the classic pique cotton sports shirt, or polo shirt. Released in 1952, the Fred Perry Polo Shirt was an instant success. Fred Perry called it “the shirt that fits” and its slim line shape appealed to a generation of body conscious tennis stars who appreciated the unique breath ability of the weave fabric. The Fred Perry Polo Shirt has regained popularity now that British tennis star and current World Number 2 Andy Murray has it as his clothing sponsor. The Fred Perry laurel wreath has developed into one of the best known and most instantly recognisable logos in the fashion world. Based on the Wimbledon symbol and stitched onto the shirt, the Fred Perry laurel wreath is associated with authenticity, heritage and integrity. Fred Perry is more popular today than he was in his own day. Here at Pilot we stock a full range of Fred Perry and have the Polo Shirt in every colour available including red, white, black, grey, brown, navy, green and striped. We also stock many different styles; how about a small collar, the reverse tip, or the tipped split yoke Fred Perry Polo Shirt? The twin tipped version has contrasting edging along collar and sleeve cuff for that vintage look and feel. Did you know that 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of Fred Perry's birth? To commemorate the occasion, the classic clothing brand has introduced an exclusive collection of limited edition men’s polo shirts in very limited numbers. Pilot are proud to be offering the special edition 100 Year Fred Perry Shirt, made in England and available in four classic colours, including the original white/green colour combination and with an enlarged version of the iconic Fred Perry laurel symbol. The retro look and classic cut of the Fred Perry polo has made it one of the coolest tops and it is a must have for everyone's wardrobe this season. Wear it with a pair of jeans to ensure you’ll be looking super stylish. It’s not just Fred Perry Polo Shirts we have in store, there’s also Fred Perry cardigans, Fred Perry sweaters, Fred Perry t-shirts, Fred Perry shirts, Fred Perry jackets, Fred Perry Harrington jackets, Fred Perry short sleeved shirts and Fred Perry tops.
So Who Was Fred Perry?
Fred Perry is considered by many to have been the greatest male tennis player to have ever played the game. He was the first British player ever to win four Grand Slam events but was despised by the tennis hierarchy and cold shouldered by the Wimbledon crowd because of his working-class background. Fred Perry had a win at all costs attitude that did not suit the sporting etiquette of the elite crowd and Wimbledon snobs. In the late 1940s, Fred Perry was approached by Tibby Wegner, an Austrian footballer. Together they developed a sports shirt, which was to be made from white knitted cotton pique with short sleeves and buttons down the front. The Fred Perry Polo Shirt was an immediate success. The laurel logo was stitched into the fabric of the shirt instead of merely ironed on (as was the case with the crocodile logo of the competing Lacoste brand). The Fred Perry Polo Shirt has enjoyed nothing but success, with its open honeycomb stitch it was perfect as performance wear for tennis. The Fred Perry Polo Shirt was loved by many and adopted by the mod movement, smart enough to wear beneath a suit and cool enough to dance all night long in. They demanded a more varied colour palette from just the standard white with green contrasting edging that had been available until that point. They have continued to be the shirt of choice for diverse groups of teenagers throughout the decades, ranging from the mods, skinheads, suedeheads, soul boys, rude boys two tone, the Northern Soul scene, etc. There was even another short lived subculture known as the Perry boys. In the 1990’s, cool Britannia bands like Blur and Oasis wore the Fred Perry Polo Shirt and today, Fred Perry is still worn by the likes of The Artic Monkeys, Norman Cook and Gwen Stefani, and it is still as stylish and fresh looking as ever. Fred Perry became the first crossover brand from sportswear to streetwear and the original slim fit cotton pique Polo Shirt is still made in England in the cut and fabric as when it was first launched. To this day, the tipped Fred Perry polo has been one of the most enduring and affectionate relationships between British youth culture and a sportswear brand.
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If you are looking for Polo Shirts, Pilot Clothing stock a fantastic variety by many premium brands including Vivienne Westwood Polos, G-Star Polos, J Lindeberg Polos, Luke 1977 Polos, Adidas Clothing Polos, Zanerobe Polos, Fila Polos, Y3 Polos, Two Stoned Polos and Michiko Koshino Polos. We are a leading online retailer of brand name men's polo shirts and an official Fred Perry stockist. We endeavor to hunt out the coolest styles and most exclusive brands so they are available to you on our website, Pilot Clothing. We offer a no questions asked returns service, so if an item does not fit, is faulty or you simply don’t like the style, you can return it to us for a full refund or exchange. Now, who can say fairer than that? Make sure you check back regularly as we are always having fantastic sales and offering some superb fashion items at super cheap prices. We update the stock on the website daily so will always have something new and exciting for you to see. If you don’t want to miss out on the latest fashions, a great deal or fantastic offer you should sign up to our mailing list, blog, or Twitter page to be kept in the know. Let us know if you can’t see your size of you’re after something in particular and we will see what we can do. You can telephone us or email and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Our aim is to make sure our customers are happy and if you are not completely satisfied with the service you receive then let us know. So why not browse the website and look at our fantastic range of designer clothing and premium brands at super low prices. Check out the Fred Perry range and treat yourself to something nice to update your look and your wardrobe.
