Polo by Ralph Lauren Polo Soft Madras Patchwork Vest (Vintage)

👔 Polo by Ralph Lauren Polo Soft Madras Patchwork Vest (Vintage)

Retail price: €599
Collection: Men’s
Condition: Like new

💎 Rarity: 💛💛💛💛💛

A refined expression of Ralph Lauren’s tailoring heritage, this Polo Soft Madras Patchwork Vest combines classic sartorial craftsmanship with the relaxed elegance of American Ivy style. Crafted from 100% authentic Madras cotton, it showcases an intricate patchwork of traditional tartan fabrics inspired by the lightweight textiles originally woven in Madras (now Chennai), India, and embraced by Ivy League fashion throughout the 20th century.

Part of Ralph Lauren’s celebrated Polo Soft philosophy, this vest blends soft tailoring with heritage materials, creating a versatile layering piece that feels equally at home beneath a sport coat or worn casually over an Oxford shirt.

Details

• Main fabric: 100% Cotton Madras
• Front lining: Cupro & Cotton
• Back panel: 100% Cotton
• Authentic Madras patchwork construction
• Polo Soft tailoring
• Adjustable back strap
• Button-front closure
• Custom Fit
• Vintage Polo by Ralph Lauren piece

Size & Fit

Men’s Size S

Custom Fit — tailored through the body while allowing comfortable movement.

Flat measurements (for reference):

• Shoulder width: 36 cm
• Pit-to-pit: 49 cm
• Waist width: 46 cm
• Back length (from collar): 59 cm

Condition

✔ Like new condition
✔ Beautifully preserved Madras fabrics and lining
✔ Carefully inspected and ready to wear

Authenticity

✔ Ralph Lauren supplier reference: 20869
✔ Purchase order reference: 989144

Why this piece stands out

✔ Rare vintage Polo by Ralph Lauren vest
✔ Authentic 100% Madras cotton patchwork construction
✔ Part of the iconic Polo Soft tailoring collection
✔ Premium cupro-lined front for superior comfort
✔ Timeless Ivy League and Americana aesthetic
✔ Increasingly difficult to source on today’s vintage market

MGK Note

Few fabrics are as closely associated with Ralph Lauren as Madras, a textile that perfectly embodies the brand’s love of relaxed sophistication and American prep style. Combined with the soft, unstructured tailoring of the Polo Soft collection, this patchwork vest represents the very best of Ralph Lauren’s heritage craftsmanship—an elegant collector’s piece that seamlessly bridges classic tailoring and casual Americana.

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