The Iconic Plaid Oxford Shirt

Although it takes its name from England's renowned academic institution, the oxford shirt has its origins on the backs of British polo players, who wore woven cotton shirts on the field and used pins to keep their collars in place during play. Over time, pins were replaced by buttons, and Ralph Lauren began to introduce new patterns, like heritage-inspired tartans and plaids, to the primarily pastel-centric world of oxfords.