Cape Town, South Africa

POLO South Africa is a legacy brand rewriting the rules on responsibility. As one of the country's (and the world's) most recognisable fashion names, their influence stretches across generations—and now into sustainability.

Known for its clean tailoring and iconic silhouettes, POLO has long been a mainstay of South African wardrobes: classic, aspirational, and distinctly local.

But what stands out most is their effort to be accountable at scale. In a space where traceability is often reserved for niche, boutique brands, POLO is proving that transparency isn't just for small and emerging brands. Legacy brands can shift, too- and must.

Their garments are increasingly designed with both longevity and impact in mind, backed by a growing commitment to ethical supplier relationships, job creation, and environmental care.

For OneThread, this sits squarely within our transparency and accountability pillar: because the future of fashion isn't just built on fresh ideas, it also asks established names to evolve.

Why we're featuring them: Although not yet onboarded to the OneThread platform, POLO reflects what's possible when well-known brands take ownership of their online presence.

Part of our "Brands You Should Know" series.