Adrian Sea Island Cotton Polo Shirt
The house polo that distills John Smedley’s knitwear language into a clean three-button essential.
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Story & heritage
John Smedley positions this style inside its core polo lineage, and its About Us page says the brand's iconic mainline still centers on a bestselling polo shirt that has remained part of the collection since 1932.
That continuity gives this knit the feel of a house signature rather than a seasonal novelty: a clean three-button polo shaped by the same Made-in-England tradition the company traces back to Lea Mills in Derbyshire.
Materials & craft
Adrian is a key piece in our collection and a must-have knit for every John Smedley aficionado. This short-sleeved knitted polo shirt has been crafted in John Smedley's Sea Island Cotton with a three-button placket and fashioned stand collar. Pair Adrian with a jacket and dark denim for effortless out of hours style.
How to choose & style
Wear it with tailored trousers or dark denim so the collar brings polish without making the look feel stiff.
Because the knit is fine and clean rather than bulky, it layers neatly under a blazer, lightweight jacket or cardigan.
