Nacho’s Polo Style Tips for Spectators
KTLA recently did a fashion tips interview featuring Nacho Figueras, who has been the face of Polo Ralph Lauren for better part of a couple decades now. And I recently saw one of his signature lines of saddles on display at Polo Gear in Wellington, for which he is now promoting Asprey. He has a bespoke Asprey leather saddle is part of an ultra-luxury, experiential package featured in the Robb Report Ultimate Gifts guide. Valued at $285,000, this elite package offers a complete, high-end polo immersion in Argentina, curated alongside the legendary Argentine polo player and Ralph Lauren model, Nacho Figueras. Anyway, enough about polo and on to his style advice---of course, this is for spectators of polo, not geared towards players. Summary: Nacho Figueras’ Ralph Lauren Polo Style Advice The central idea is that polo style should look effortless, classic and slightly relaxed rather than overly dressed or costume-like. Figueras’ connection to Ralph Lauren goes back decades. He grew up wearing the brand’s polo shirts and later became one of its most recognizable faces, so his approach is less about chasing trends and more about understanding the Ralph Lauren version of timeless American sportswear. The basic formula: Keep it classic. A well-fitting polo shirt is the foundation. The goal is polished without looking as though you spent three hours constructing the outfit. White pants are a strong polo-match choice. Traditional polo style works particularly well with white or light-colored trousers. Linen works. A white linen shirt, worn casually and even untucked, fits the relaxed elegance of the sport. Espadrilles or loafers make more sense than formal footwear, particularly when you're walking around grass. Don't over-accessorize. Polo is already visually dramatic. You have horses,
