The Lacoste Boys Colourblock Polo Shirt in Navy is a short-sleeve polo shirt for boys aged 2 to 16 years, made from 100% cotton in Sri Lanka. It sits in the Polo Shirts category at Childsplay Clothing and is the first polo shirt in the Lacoste Kids boys’ range written today — a meaningfully different product type from the colourblock stripe T-shirts, with a collar, button placket, and a broader occasion range that sits between a casual T-shirt and a formal shirt.

The polo shirt silhouette has a direct connection to Lacoste’s founding story: René Lacoste, the French tennis player who founded the brand in 1933, is widely credited with inventing the modern polo shirt. He replaced the long-sleeved, stiff-collared shirts worn on court at the time with a short-sleeved, soft-collared piqué cotton shirt that allowed greater freedom of movement — the design that became the polo shirt as it is known today. A Lacoste polo shirt is therefore not simply a branded version of a generic garment; it is the original garment, made by the brand that created it. The colourblock design adds sport-influenced panelling to the classic polo silhouette, giving it more visual interest than a plain polo while retaining the collar and placket that define the format. The navy colourway is the most versatile in the polo shirt range — it works across casual, smart-casual, and semi-formal contexts without requiring a specific outfit to be built around it. The 100% cotton construction is breathable and comfortable for all-day wear. This is a designer boys’ polo shirt made in Sri Lanka.

Buying Advice

• Polo shirt vs T-shirt for occasion range: The polo shirt’s collar and button placket give it a more structured, considered appearance than a crew-neck T-shirt, which extends its occasion range into smart-casual territory. For school non-uniform days, family lunches, casual parties, and visits where a T-shirt might read as too casual, a polo shirt is the more appropriate choice without requiring the formality of a collared shirt or a jacket.
• Collar care: To keep the collar lying flat and maintaining its shape, button the top button before washing and avoid tumble drying on high heat. The cotton collar can curl at the edges if dried at high temperature. Machine wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle inside out to preserve the navy colour and the colourblock panelling. Always follow the care label on the garment.
• Styling: The navy colourblock polo works with chinos, dark jeans, or joggers depending on the occasion. For a smarter look, pair with chinos and clean trainers or loafers. For a more casual outfit, pair with joggers or shorts. The colourblock panelling means it reads as a considered piece rather than a plain underlayer, so it works best as the primary top in an outfit rather than hidden under a zip jacket.