Polo Ralph Lauren Brings Its Heritage to Manila With New Store in Greenbelt 5

It all started with a tie. This was how Ralph Lauren launched his brand in 1967—with an Old Hollywood-inspired tie collection named “Polo.” A year later, he debuted his first men’s collection, a line of suits and dress shirts, followed by a women’s collection, a line of shirt blouses. More years would pass before he would create the garment he would be most associated with—the polo shirt. With its logo on the chest, the shirt would embody Polo Ralph Lauren’s sporty yet elegant sensibilities and would go on to become an icon of American style.

Now, the polo shirt is worn by everyone from royalty to rappers, presidents to movie stars, athletes to power brokers, to everyone in between. A symbol of casualness, it is all at once ubiquitous, aspirational, and democratic. As its designer says, “In the end, it was never about the shirt, but a way of living.”

A brand-new Polo Ralph Lauren store is now open at Greenbelt 5

Fans will be happy to know that the original symbol of modern prep just set up shop in Greenbelt 5—its first in the country after almost 10 years. It boasts 119 square meters, with fixtures and decors imported from abroad, and a heritage style that exudes class and sophistication. Fun fact: the displays and overall store design were personally handled by the brand’s regional principals, so that makes the store the real deal and a must-visit!

The Greenbelt 5 branch is the second Polo Ralph Lauren to open in Manila after the Shangri La Plaza branch.

Here are the collections you will find at Polo Ralph Lauren Greenbelt 5, with products that include clothing, accessories, and even home goods.

Men’s

Heritage Icons

Picture life in the Hamptons, then imagine its inhabitants’ timeless preppy styles in one collection. The Heritage Icons draws inspiration from the casual collegiate, the nautical, and refined British aesthetics. Also included in the collection is an homage to the preppy styles of America’s legendary 20th-century golfers in the limited-edition “Polo Vintage” capsule.

The Curator

Ralph Lauren takes us to the galleries of Manhattan, with weekday dressing inspired by its regular patrons. Combining bohemia, artisan elements (like plaint-splatter accents), and refined sportswear, Curator offers a unique Polo point-of-view on functional-yet-fashionable casual elegance.

Summit

Activewear takes on new energy with a fusion of Ralph Lauren’s archival styles and modern, technical performance. With bold colors, graphics, and prints, Summit delivers peak style for climbers, hikers, and streetwear enthusiasts alike.

Key West

Ralph Lauren gets a case of wanderlust as the New Yorker takes on the island life of Key West, Florida. The casual, coastal lifestyle celebrated by American icons like Ernest Hemingway and Winslow Homer inspires a sophisticated collection dominated by soft, salt-wash color shades in worn chino, muted madras patterns, and deep-sea accents.

South America

Inspired by the travels from coast of Ecuador to the shores of Brazil, this vibrant collection brims with warm vivid colored polos, prints, knits, woven shirts, and swim novelties—all grounded in the “rugged roughwear” concept.

Women’s

Meditteranean

Taking cues from the Meditteranean lifestyle, the playful collection offers preppy sportiness to bohemian pieces in a variety of nautical stripes, block print florals, tablecloth embroideries, rustic woven fabrics, and sailboat and marine-inspired graphics.

California Modern

Inspired by modern California, this summer collection combines refined simplicity with California ease. The collection offers chic tailored pieces, button-downs, lightweight sweaters, and summer dresses. The palette is dominantly sandy beige, black, and white.

Laurel Canyon

A summer collection, Laurel Canyon takes cues from the free-spirited style of American rock musicians living in Laurel Canyon, L.A. in the 70s. Think The Mamas & Papas, Frank Zappa, Jim Morrison, and Carole King. The polo collection takes on novel elements patchwork and quilting, lock print fabrics, textural knits, and cheerful graphics.

Bags and Accessories

The Polo ID Collection

The ID collection evokes the authentic equestrian spirit, with leather bags shaped like saddles and crafted with bridal hardware, Italian-sourced leather, and design elements like stitch details and Bombe-filled straps. The collection also includes small leather goods and footwear.

Polo Ralph Lauren, Greenbelt 5 is one of the three stores the brand will be opening this year. This is your sign to head to their newest branch and explore Polo Ralph Lauren all over again.

Visit Polo Ralph Lauren’s newest branch in Greenbelt 5 and shop its classic pieces! Polo Ralph Lauren is also available online through Trunc, Lazada, and Rustan's.