The Enduring Appeal of the Polo Neck

The Polo Neck, more commonly referred to as a Turtle Neck in the South Pacific, or Roll Neck in North America, has remained staple to a gentleman’s wardrobe – in one flash or another – since the era of Beau Brummel who was in the truest sense undoubtedly the founding ambition behind dandyism and a Savile Row reference to this day.

As far as dandies are concerned, the high neck kerchief or wrap around sash that would be typi...