Polo Ralph LaurenPRL x Gee’s Bend Polo Play Tote

Polo Ralph Lauren proudly presents a new collection from our Artist in Residence program, reflecting an evolved design approach shaped by the artisans and communities that inspire us. Honoring the joyful reclamation of Freedom Quilting, this collaboration features the work of Gee’s Bend textile artist Claudia Pettway Charley. A fourth‑generation quilter, Claudia played beneath her grandmother’s quilting frame as a child, absorbing the techniques and traditions that would later inform her pieces. As part of Gee’s Bend, the historic multigenerational artist collective in Boykin, Alabama, Claudia allows available fabrics to guide her designs, working without sketches or strict plans. This intuitive approach reflects her belief that Gee’s Bend artistry is inherently freeform, resulting in compositions that feel deeply personal and connected to community. Made in America from imported and domestic fabrics, this handbag features handcrafted cotton blocks which celebrate the visual storytelling of African American textile arts. Denim, a defining material throughout this collection, reflects the work and daily life of the Gee’s Bend artist community while expressing shared memory, resilience, and strength. For Claudia, quilting tells a story lead by instinct, with each section responding to the one before it. Her style blends traditional patterns with elements of abstraction, grounded in emotion and shaped by her sense of place. DETAILS - Two leather shoulder straps with a 7.75" drop and bombe detailing. Exterior snapped leather tab at the top opening. Interior metal T-bar secures with a leather loop that cinches the bag. - Detachable leather key cover with signature branding and engraved hardware. Signature printed and embossed Pony at the key cover. Square envelope folded base. Fully lined. - 11.25" H x 15.5" L x 7" D. - Shell: 100% cotton. Lining: 100% linen. Made in USA from imported and domestic fabrics. - Comes with a specialty dust bag. - Five percent of the purchase price of each item of the Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend collection will be donated to the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). - The Equal Justice Initiative is a Montgomery, Alabama–based organization dedicated to advancing social justice and fostering a more equitable future. Its work is deeply connected to the history and communities of Alabama, including Gee’s Bend. - Please note that due to high demand, each Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend collection style is limited to two per person. - Enjoy free returns within seven days of shipping date for Ralph Lauren x Gee’s Bend items. - Style Number: 100098226