Polo Ralph Lauren x Alpha Phi Alpha Ugly Sweater

Rooted in the December 4, 1906 founding of the brotherhood at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, early December brings Founders’ Day and the winter holiday season together on the calendar. The Polo Ralph Lauren x Alpha Phi Alpha Ugly Sweater honors that historic milestone in the fraternity’s official Black and Old Gold palette, pairing a deep jet-black crewneck pullover base with twin Old Gold varsity stripes along the ribbed crew collar and both ribbed wrist cuffs.

At the center of the chest stands the caramel-brown Polo Bear with his hands tucked into his pockets and his ankles casually crossed. Mirroring the wearer’s own collegiate look, the bear is dressed in a crisp white collared shirt layered underneath a black varsity sweater emblazoned with bold Old Gold Greek letters ΑΦΑ, an oval gold 1906 badge, and matching double gold sleeve stripes, finished with a tan belt, cuffed dark-indigo denim jeans, and wheat-tan lace-up boots.

Black and Old Gold Typography and Collegiate Detailing

Anchoring the upper left chest is a small Old Gold polo player on horseback silhouette. Directly beneath the bear’s wheat-tan boots, centered Old Gold lettering spells out ALPHA PHI ALPHA® over FRATERNITY, INC. flanked by horizontal gold rules, followed by – 1906 –, POLO BEAR by RALPH LAUREN, and a cursive Ralph Lauren script signature above the solid black ribbed waistband hem.

Stretch Fabric Performance and Layering Comfort

Knitted from a 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex blend in a Standard unisex crewneck pullover cut across sizes XS through 5XL, the garment offers gentle four-way stretch that layers smoothly over an oxford button-down shirt or wears comfortably on its own during autumn and winter wear. The all-over dye-sublimation print locks the deep jet-black ground, caramel fur shading, and Old Gold lettering directly into the fibers so the artwork remains fade-proof and peel-resistant.

• Founders’ Day & Holiday Ready: Highlights the 1906 founding year and ΑΦΑ Greek letters for December 4 chapter gatherings, alumni mixers, and holiday parties.
• Varsity Trim Architecture: Combines dual Old Gold stripes on the ribbed crew neckline and wrist cuffs with a solid black ribbed waistband.
• Easy Garment Care: Machine wash cold with similar colors, tumble dry on low heat or hang dry, and do not iron directly on the print.

Shoppers coordinating Divine Nine winter knitwear for a multi-fraternity household or chapter gift exchange can also pair this pullover with the Omega Psi Phi Christmas Ugly Sweater for another collegiate holiday design.