A Brief History of the Original Polo® Button-Down   In 1896, John Brooks, the grandson of our founder, Henry S. Brooks, observed a polo match in England where players pinned down their collars to prevent flapping during play.    He was inspired, and a few years later a fashion innovation was officially born: the “Original Polo® Button-Down,” that would become the definitive modern button-down shirt.   There are other shirts, but there’s only one authentic button-down by Brooks Brothers. Paul Brown for Brooks Brothers circa 1930s. #BrooksBrothers #125Years #BB125