By LaDonna LaGuerre The rugby shirt, a classic sportswear piece with a historical backstory, has made a stylish comeback — blending traditional with modern swag, as seen on Jayson Tatum and other trendsetters like Hailey Bieber, Taylor Swift , and 76ers guard Jared McCain . But if you’re like me and missed the return to rugby seen trending on runways and TikTok, you need a quick rundown on why they are popular and how it can be styled like Tatum or another one of your faves. Worn Friday night before that win against the Indiana Pacers in Boston: A Carlton Rugby collection rugby sweater, horizontally striped in pine green, with the Wisdom of Age emblem on the front and signature on the lower right sleeve.
Last online for a Thanksgiving drop , much of the brand’s apparel becomes available through various seasonal, limited releases and holiday capsules. A post shared by NBC Sports Boston (@nbcsboston) Rugby shirts popped up on spring 2024 runways, gained popularity throughout the year, had a high moment this past fall, and have been around for generations. According to Vogue , the iconic striped top with its contrasting collar originated in England sometime in the 19th century and became an important part of rugby culture, the colors of the stripes distinguishing teams.
The shirts entered the fashion realm in the 1980s, popularized by public figures like Princess Diana , becoming even more mainstream by Ralph Lauren , which makes both polo and rugby shirts. And now they ar.
