Ben Merino

Somewhere between Carmel and Big Sur, with the top down and the tide pulling in - you’ll find Ben. A long-sleeve polo with a relaxed silhouette, made for days that start with avocado toast and end with a bottle of chilled Grenache. Knitted in Italy from 100% ZQ-certified merino jersey - light, breathable, and sustainably sourced - it drapes like a west coast sunset. The two-piece collar adds structure without stiffness; a French placket with imitation mother-of-pearl buttons lends a whiff of old-school charm. The straight hem keeps it nonchalant, and narrow twin-needle stitching says: yes, someone paid attention. Throw it on for breakfast in Santa Barbara, a gallery opening in Venice, or just to look unreasonably good buying peaches at the farmer’s market. Feel Summer. Relaxed fit rugby style polo Naturally breathable, thermoregulating, and washable, this ZQ merino is ideal for travel. ZQ merino is a fully traceable, sustainable yarn, beginning at farms in New Zealand and continuing to the mill in Biella, Italy for finishing—a region world-renowned for luxury cloth manufacturing. It is truly among the finest merino yarns, crafted in one of the best textile regions in the world. Two-piece collar Three-button French placket with branded imitation mother of pearl buttons Straight hem Narrow twin-needle stitch along sleeve & body hem Item No. 281162