08AW Polo RL “Artisan Big Pony” Piqué Rugby – Royal Blue L

08AW Polo RL “Artisan Big Pony” Piqué Rugby – Royal Blue L

Polo Ralph Lauren · Size: l

Heavily detailed Polo by Ralph Lauren long-sleeve from the late-2000s / early-2010s artisan program – basically mainline doing an RRL cosplay.

Royal-blue cotton piqué base with:

Khaki canvas collar covered in contrast hand-style stitching, doodles and grommets

Blanket-weave inner collar (shows when flipped)

Oversized golden Big Pony chest applique

Big distressed Americana flag patch on the sleeve with eyelets, faux coins and script

Green herringbone taped placket with mismatched buttons/snaps

Contrast hand stitches + rivets at the side vents

All the good “overbuilt Polo” stuff from that era in one piece.

Tagging / era

“Polo by Ralph Lauren” neck label with “CUSTOM FIT” tab

Size L – Custom Fit (slimmer than classic, not skin-tight)

c. 2008–2013 production

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Condition

Tagged L, fits true – see measurement photos

Good vintage condition overall

Soft washed fade to the blue

Tiny stitched area under back collar + a few loose threads around the hand-stitched vents

Heavy distressing on collar, patch, etc is all factory-done

100% authentic, made in RL’s multi-detail Americana phase. These don’t show up often anymore, especially in L Custom Fit.

Ideal for: RRL / Polo Country heads, Nigo / 2000s layering, or anyone who wants a statement long-sleeve polo that still wears like a regular tee.