Exceptionalvintage Polo Ralph Lauren Lowell Sport shirtcrafted from100% lambswoolin a classic black, gray and cream plaid. TaggedMen’s XLandMade in U.S.A., this is a fantastic piece of deadstock Polo from an earlier era, still retaining itsoriginal retail hangtag and spare buttons.
The combination of pure lambswool, American manufacture, oversized plaid and the olderPolo by Ralph Laurenlabeling gives this much more character than a typical flannel shirt. It has the rugged outdoors-inspired look Ralph Lauren is known for while using a considerably more luxurious by Ralph Lauren
Rare surviving deadstock New With Tags / Deadstock.This shirt has never entered normal wear and still retains its original Polo Ralph Lauren retail hangtag and spare buttons.Due strictly to its age and long-term storage, there areseveral small moth holes in the lambswool, which are shown closely in the photos. These are localized anddo not affect the overall wearability or structure of the shirt. They could also be professionally rewoven or repaired relatively easily if desired.
The flaws have been photographed closely for complete transparency. Otherwise, this is an exceptionally interesting surviving vintage piece, particularly considering that it remainsunused with its original tags.
Treasure Hunter’s Note
This is one of those vintage Polo pieces where thelabels, material and country of manufacture tell much of the story.
The old-school“Polo by Ralph Lauren”blue label is accompanied by a separateLOWELL SPORT – 100% LAMBSWOOLlabel, while the size tab identifies it asXLand, importantly,Made in U.S.A.
That combination is increasingly desirable among vintage Ralph Lauren collectors. Modern plaid shirts are everywhere, but finding an older Polo example made entirely fromlambswool, manufactured in the United States and still retaining itsoriginal retail tag and replacement buttonsis a very different proposition.
TheLowell Sportdesign also perfectly captures Ralph Lauren\'s long-running interpretation of American outdoor style. At first glance it resembles a rugged flannel shirt or overshirt, but instead of ordinary cotton flannel, Polo constructed it from100% lambswool. That gives the piece warmth, texture and a substantially more luxurious hand while preserving the relaxed outdoorsman aesthetic.
The color combination is equally timeless.Black, charcoal gray, lighter gray and creamcreate a neutral plaid that works particularly well with denim, cords, chinos, boots or layered over a tee or thermal. The longer shirttail hem and relaxed cut also make it particularly well suited to being worn as a lightweight wool overshirt.
And then there is the condition. While thesmall moth holes need to be acknowledged, the fact that this shirt survives astrue vintage deadstock with its original tags still attachedis a major part of its appeal. Minor moth damage is not unusual with decades-old natural wool garments, and these small areas could be repaired by someone who wants a cleaner presentation—or simply left alone as part of the garment\'s vintage history.
For collectors ofvintage Polo Ralph Lauren, Made in USA clothing, Ralph Lauren country/outdoors pieces, archival menswear or classic American style, this checks an impressive number of boxes:100% lambswool, Lowell Sport, Made in USA, XL, original tags, spare buttons and genuine deadstock condition.
A beautiful old-school Ralph Lauren piece with exactly the rugged, understated aesthetic that has made vintage Polo increasingly sought after.
