We The Free.
We the Free Good Luck Barrel Overalls.

Mango.
Contrasting V-Neck Sweater.

J.Crew.
Funnelneck Field Jacket in Heavyweight Twill.

Levis.
Teodora Western Snap-Up Denim Shirt.

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♬ initial sound – Lindy
Its no trick that Gen Z is trying to make sense of what design implies to them, and cuteness aside, the bear uses visually fascinating attires that feel so true to Ralph Lauren and his design codes. It might feel silly tying so much sartorial meaning to well, a bear, however Im a company believer that inspiration can be discovered anywhere.See the Polo Bear Inspired Looks

Gen Z Says is a bimonthly column narrating the newest trends in the style and charm space through the lens of Who What Wears own Gen Z editors. Its not an A-lister wearing head-to-toe An influencer or the row wearing trending brands like Sandy Liang or Ganni– its Ralph Laurens iconic polo bear. Yes, the little polo bear thats been plastered on sweaters, socks, and hats because the 90s and is constantly using a layered ensemble that can just be explained as cool prep.TikTok creator Lindy Goodson started the trend when she was wearing her Ralph Lauren sweater and found inspiration from the bears attire. “Come to think of it, this lil dude is wearing a truly freakin charming outfit,” stated Goodson in her video, which has actually gone beyond 10M views because February. Its no secret that Gen Z is trying to make sense of what design suggests to them, and cuteness aside, the bear uses aesthetically intriguing clothing that feel so true to Ralph Lauren and his design codes.

COS
. Pure Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater.

Mango
Houndstooth Double Breasted Blazer

Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Bear Cotton-Linen Sweater

Gen Z Says is a bimonthly column narrating the latest patterns in the style and appeal space through the lens of Who What Wears own Gen Z editors. Its not an A-lister using head-to-toe An influencer or the row wearing trending brands like Sandy Liang or Ganni– its Ralph Laurens iconic polo bear. Yes, the little polo bear thats been plastered on sweaters, socks, and hats since the 90s and is constantly using a layered ensemble that can only be explained as cool prep.TikTok creator Lindy Goodson began the trend when she was using her Ralph Lauren sweater and discovered motivation from the bears outfit.

Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Bear Cotton Crewneck Sweater

Open Edit
Wide Leg Linen Blend Pants

Polo Ralph Lauren.
Polo Bear Cotton Crewneck Sweater.

Reformation.
Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Corduroy Pants.

Mango
Fine-Knit V-Neck Sweater

Madewell.
Chunky Metal Leather Belt.

Polo Ralph Lauren.
Polo Bear Sweater.