The Elder Statesman Ida Checkered Cashmere Polo Moss Check

Product Insights & Style Tips

The Elder Statesman’s Ida Checkered Cashmere Polo is an instant heirloom with unmistakable West Coast ease—a luxuriously lightweight spin on the classic polo, rendered entirely in feather-soft cashmere. The moss check pattern, alternating earth and muted green, reads quietly graphic, while ribbed trims and a neat polo neckline keep it smart but not stuffy. The buttery stretch and delicate handle feel like a secret indulgence, elevating even the most casual ensemble into something more considered and tactile.

Cut with effortless drape and those just-right short sleeves, the Ida Polo slips on with minimal fuss. The partial button placket lets you play with shape: buttoned up for a sharp, collared look, or skimmed open for insouciant ease. The 100% cashmere construction moves with you, contouring softly to the body without ever clinging, and a subtle hip-length hem works seamlessly over tailored trousers or relaxed denim. The graphic knit plays nicely for layering—think under a boxy blazer or tossed over shoulders with crisp shorts—carrying the look from gallery afternoons to late-night dinners without missing a beat.

If you know The Elder Statesman, you know every knit whispers subtle opulence. The moss check motif feels at once heritage and right-now, tapping into the ongoing revival of statement polo knits across the style set. Pair it with oversized sunglasses and offbeat gold jewelry for a nod to art-world cool, or lean into its California roots with lived-in jeans and sleek slides—there’s an understated confidence to this piece that doesn’t need to boast.