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🧥 ITEM DETAILS


Brand: John Smedley

Collection: Heritage – Representing Great Britain

Style: Long Sleeve Knitted Polo Shirt

Colour: Navy / Dusty Rose / Cream

Size: Medium (M)

Material: Sea Island Cotton

Made in Great Britain


A distinctive John Smedley Heritage long-sleeved polo, beautifully crafted in luxurious Sea Island cotton and featuring an exceptional two-tone striped design.


The deep navy upper transitions into a muted dusty rose lower section, with delicate cream horizontal stripes creating a refined, vintage-inspired appearance.


Part of the brand's Heritage range, this is a particularly characterful example featuring the distinctive 'Representing Great Britain' neck label, original printed internal emblem and subtle branded detailing.


An elegant piece of British knitwear combining traditional craftsmanship with understated retro styling. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of classic British menswear.


📏 MEASUREMENTS


Pit to Pit: 20.5"

Length: 29"


Tagged Medium. Please compare measurements for your preferred fit.


✨ FEATURES


• John Smedley Heritage collection

• Luxurious Sea Island cotton knit

• Made in Great Britain

• Distinctive navy and dusty rose colour blocking

• Fine cream horizontal stripe detailing

• Classic long-sleeved polo construction

• Extended four-button front placket

• Fine ribbed collar and cuffs

• Original Heritage woven neck label

• Internal printed heritage emblem

• Subtle branded rear neckline tab

• Refined British heritage and mod-inspired styling


✅ CONDITION — VERY GOOD


A lovely example presenting extremely attractively, with its distinctive colour combination, fine knitted construction and original Heritage branding.


The striped design remains beautifully defined, while the overall garment retains an elegant shape and smart presentation.


Light signs of age and careful wear are consistent with a previously owned heritage garment. No obvious significant damage is apparent in the supplied photographs.


The original internal printed emblem is designed to fade naturally with washing and wear, as stated on the manufacturer's label.


A wonderfully distinctive addition to any considered collection of British heritage knitwear.


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A distinctive John Smedley Heritage long-sleeved polo, beautifully crafted in luxurious Sea Island cotton and featuring an exceptional two-tone striped design. The deep navy upper transitions into a muted dusty rose lower section, with delicate cream horizontal stripes creating a refined, vintage-inspired appearance. Part of the brand's Heritage range, this is a particularly characterful example featuring the distinctive 'Representing Great Britain' neck label, original printed internal emblem and subtle branded detailing. An elegant piece of British knitwear combining traditional craftsmanship with understated retro styling. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts of classic British menswear. Light signs of age and careful wear are consistent with a previously owned heritage garment. No obvi