An American
in Paris
The Polo Gazette, Issue N˚ 9
Perhaps more than any other city abroad, Paris still glows with the rich history of Americans who went there to realize their artistic talents: novelists and painters, journalists and photographers, jazz musicians and poets. They worked in Left Bank cafés and garret studios, and they dressed in an expat style that combined American prep with French je ne sais quoi. That’s the legendary backdrop that Ralph reimagined for Polo this spring, and we hope it will inspire a new generation to travel in search of its own creative genius
Tweaked for Travel
Polo’s style of classic timelessness allows for interpretation; you can wear it in your own particular way, and you can tweak it to match the vibe of wherever you travel. Here, for example, is a study in the way you can wear some looks from the new season on the streets of Paris, filtered through the sensibilities of two of the city’s most distinctively stylish neighborhoods. Just because you’re an American in Paris, doesn’t mean you have to look like one
Ways to Style It
Rive Droite
Code:
Dressed for Business
The Look:
Navy All the Way
Locking Horns
1959 is considered the greatest year for recorded jazz. A new book examines what it took for Miles Davis, liberated by his time in Paris, and two other musical geniuses to make their mark in music history
“Paris is a hard place to leave, even when it rains incessantly.”
—Willa Cather
The Classic Trench
In Detail:
The British may have invented the trench coat, but the French know how to wear it. Just watch Alain Delon in one of Jean-Pierre Melville’s classic movies, Le Samouraï or Le Cercle Rouge. The Polo trench is heritage-inspired: it’s double-breasted and belted, has raglan sleeves, shoulder epaulets, and a throat latch. It is constructed with brushed twill and has a plaid lining and suede-covered buckles.
Style Tips:
The neutral color and raglan shoulder make it easy to wear over a suit or sport coat, and the belted waist gives the wearer a way to cinch in the jacket if you’re just wearing a sweater. It’s a perfect transitional weight that will take you from early spring to mid-fall.
The Classic Trench
In Detail:
The British may have invented the trench coat, but the French know how to wear it. Just watch Alain Delon in one of Jean-Pierre Melville’s classic movies, Le Samouraï or Le Cercle Rouge. The Polo trench is heritage-inspired: it’s double-breasted and belted, has raglan sleeves, shoulder epaulets, and a throat latch. It is constructed with brushed twill and has a plaid lining and suede-covered buckles.
Style Tips:
The neutral color and raglan shoulder make it easy to wear over a suit or sport coat, and the belted waist gives the wearer a way to cinch in the jacket if you’re just wearing a sweater. It’s a perfect transitional weight that will take you from early spring to mid-fall.
Plus, more ways to stay dry during spring showers:
The Polo Gazette
Issue N˚ 9
