functional detail that also became part of the visual identity of the shirt.
The Shirt Was Designed for Active People
The traditional button-down shirt wasn’t always simply a formal office garment.
Its history is closely connected with sports and outdoor activities.
The button-down collar itself is a famous example.
One popular story traces the button-down collar to polo players who needed to keep their collars from flapping around while riding.
The buttons kept the collar points in place.
Whether every detail of that origin story is historically precise or not,
