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Browse all Aime Leon Dore polos →Vintage Slub Rugby
The verdict
Fit
Slub rugbys are textured and structured, with a slightly heavier hand than smooth knits. ALD's fit will be refined; expect a vintage-leaning silhouette.
Quality
Slub construction from ALD suggests intentional yarn selection and durability. The texture should age and soften with wear.
Is the price fair?
At $225, you're investing in design and texture. Value is strong if you wear rugbys regularly; otherwise, a luxury styling choice.
Best for
A designer-conscious dresser seeking a textured, vintage-leaning casual top with heritage rugby styling.
Care
Hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry; slub knits can snag if agitated, so gentle handling preserves finish.
What owners report about Aime Leon Dore polos
Owners buy Aime Leon Dore polos for the design details — colors, buttons, and raw hems draw specific praise on Styleforum — more than for the fabric itself. One forum owner returned a cream beach polo because the material was too see-through, and that mixed picture repeats: the look lands, the construction doesn't always. Longer-term fans report quality slipping over the past couple of years while prices kept climbing, with one aggregated take noting that on the brand's subreddit every other post is about bad quality, so reviewers increasingly recommend waiting for markdowns rather than paying full retail.
- Strengths
- Styling, color choices, and small design details are what reviewers consistently praise across the brand's polos and tops.
- Watch out for
- Sheer, lightweight fabric on pale colors and a widely reported quality slide alongside rising prices make value at full retail the recurring complaint.
- Sizing
- The cut is described as traditional rather than oversized, with a bit of styling room built in, so most owners stay with their usual size — though sizing shifts item to item, so check each product's chart.
About Aime Leon Dore's polos line as a whole. Sources: Is Aimé Leon Dore Worth Buying? – Uninfluenced Review · Aime Leon Dore - Official Thread | Styleforum · Aimé Leon Dore sizing guide: Find your fit | OPUMO Magazine
