The Best Rugby Shirts Are the Original Style Hack

"A part of the perennial fall uniform blueprint, the rugby shirt has been long identified as a must-have seasonal staple, and for good reason. A collar polo-sweatshirt hybrid heavy enough to keep out brisk wind and dropping temps but easy enough to dodge any sort of bunching or weight that comes with lugging around a jacket, the best rugby shirts are worth their weight in scrum-ready cotton and nautical stripes, and a general no-brainer for the transitional days ahead."

"The rugby shirt dates back to mid-19th century England, incepted as a uniform for the newly christened eponymous sport. Traditionally crafted from tightly woven cotton and constructed to take a beating, the original rugby shirts were reinforced at the seams and sported rubber buttons and a heavier collar for added protection. The style transitioned to a cornerstone of academic and colligate casualwear in the U.K. and eventually America, cementing itself as a seminal style during the '50s Ivy craze."

"This explains the tendency to think of collegiate-inspired rugbys featuring autumnal tones of burgundy, navy and gold (go team!), but there exists a wealth of reinvented styles from the likes of Noah and 18 East that lend themselves to a modern aesthetic while still managing to capture the preppy, Ivy League essence of the silhouetteand infuse some of the new vibes the style has co-opted from skate and street culture. Alex Mill's new rugby shirt. Alex Mill"

The rugby shirt originated in mid-19th century England as a durable uniform for the sport of rugby. Manufacturers used tightly woven cotton, reinforced seams, rubber buttons and heavier collars for protection. The silhouette migrated into academic and collegiate casualwear in the U.K. and America, gaining popularity during the 1950s Ivy craze and often appearing in autumnal tones like burgundy, navy and gold. Contemporary brands such as Noah, 18 East and Alex Mill have reinterpreted the style, blending preppy heritage with skate and street influences. Modern rugbys sit between chunky sweaters and elevated polos, providing durable midweight warmth ideal for transitional weather.

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