Mr P.’s collections are designed with seasonality in mind but crafted for longevity – which means that you’ll be able to wear this classic polo for many summers to come. The tactile organic-cotton piqué taps into the silhouette’s sporting roots, while a flat camp collar and single button make it date night or indeed work-party appropriate.

Since its introduction in the 1960s, Missoni has made its knitwear “space dye” technique something of a calling card. The resulting tonal blue, purple and grey mottled effect of this polo shirt recalls the shades of the sea, so it sure won’t look out of place on a yacht in the Med this summer.

Designed in signature Thom Browne style – with a sharp collar and four collegiate stripes on the left sleeve – this polo shirt will add a touch of visual and textural interest to your summer outfits. Be it the contrasting burgundy-on-white colourway, or the Milano stitch, which gives it a nuanced yet smooth finish.

Gucci’s Lido polo shirt has been purposefully faded, so it looks like you’ve owned it – and loved it – for a while. The relaxed shape will work best with short shorts and baggier trousers. Style out the vintage feel with retro-looking sneakers.

Rhude’s polo shirt is a stylish way to hop on the retro football trend without wearing an actual kit. It comes courtesy of brand founder Rhuigi Villaseñor’s collaboration with Como 1907, the Italian Serie A football club, which he became chief brand officer of last season. Wear yours with faded jeans and low-profile sneakers.

Nobody does understated luxury quite like The Row. So, if you’re into the kind of pared-back yet luxe staples that truly transcend trends and seasons, the New York-based brand should be your go-to. This polo shirt is a case in point – the wool blend is light and breathable, while the open placket gives it a relaxed, contemporary feel.

AMI PARIS’ wool and silk-blend polo is the kind of thing you can throw on with any pair of trousers and immediately look more expensive. Thanks to its light handle and refined design, it will smarten up casual shorts and jeans. Equally, it will tone down tailored trousers. A genius trans-seasonal piece, too, knot it over your shoulders on vacation, then layer it beneath a blazer once you’re back in the office.

If you’ve got a beach getaway on the cards, it’s only right you pick up a staple that goes well with your surroundings, both in colour and handle. The piqué weave of this Horacio polo shirt, achieved with a light blend of modal and linen, will keep you cool – and smart – even in the scorching heat. Plus, this piece meets our Consciously Crafted criteria, putting the planet first.