Bakelite Merino Knitted Polo Shirt, Slim Fit

Bakelite is the shade this knitted polo comes in, and the shape underneath it is as plain as knitwear gets.

It is made from 100% extra-fine merino wool, spun in Italy and knitted on traditional Bentley frame machines, which gives the fabric a smooth, lightweight handle and a clean surface. Fine rib trims and a simple polo shape are the only structure it has. Merino is naturally breathable and soft, so this reads as a refined alternative to a cotton polo shirt.

It works under tailoring, where the collar sits neatly against a lapel, and on its own through the changing seasons. The slim fit follows the chest and the shoulder closely rather than skimming them. If you plan to layer it over a T-shirt, take the next size up.