Have you ever been in the clubhouse and seen three other people wearing your shirt you thought was so unique? While you feel your expressing your personal, individual style, you have to face the humorously awkward “Hey, nice shirt” comment. It’s not your fault that you’ve been limited to the corner of the department store dedicated to golf. Let’s face it; department stores have looked exactly the same for at least 25 years. The world changes so rapidly, large companies are not nimble enough to keep up. Okay so they know how to make a colored shirt with a collar and a couple buttons, congratulations. Have we grown to accept things for the way they are just because that is the way they’ve always been? A retail revolution is finally here and consumers are no longer forced to go to big brand stores and buy designer items just because it is the only option.
Vastrm
Vastrm Fashion, founded by Jonathan Tang, is a provider of customized men’s golf and polo shirts. The site empowers men to define the look, fit, and function they want in a shirt and puts the “custom” back into customer. The creations are made to order and shipped within 3 weeks. Vastrm was inspired by the Sanskrit term for cloth. As new cloth represents new beginnings, we start with a blank cloth, and allow men to customize design elements for color and form to create something completely unique and stylish.
Vastrm’s first offering is a luxury polo shirt that can be personalized via an online configuration engine that simplifies the design process. Fabrics are available in multiple colors and include wicking, anti-fade, anti-shrinking, and anti-wrinkle treatments. A user can select from multiple trim types for placket, collar, cuff, and pockets. We offer a specially designed golf tee pocket for the golf enthuse and an iPhone pocket. Our customers can also select from a variety of style types, including, slim, sport and relaxed for a truly personalized fit. www.vastrm.com
Loudmouth
If you have a sense of humor and don’t take life too seriously, Louthmouth apparel is perfect for you. Thanks to John Daly, you too can be the center of attention, wearing wild suits in a variety of colors and crazy patterns will make you stand out on or off the course. You can even get them for the whole family, available in men’s, women’s, and kids sizes. Even if you are not too eager to purchase and wear Loudmouth apparel, at least it is a breath of fresh air, bold and different from what everyone else wears.
These playing card inspired pants might be a gamble, but they go “all in” on style. These pants are especially great for the Lake of Isles at Foxwoods, easy to go from the course to the poker table. If you play your hand right, you get lucky with the “money” pants and brag to all your friends.
Puma
Puma’s Novelty Tech Polo cuts a mean, lean look with its engineered jacquard stripes, rib collar, and angled three-button placket. Raglan sleeves provide ease of movement as well as a smooth overall design. And it packs a punch, too, with its moisture wicking finish and sporty side vents to keep you high and dry through the back nine.
PUMA Golf athletes include players that best represent their edgy apparel including Ricky Fowler, Anna Nordqvist, Lexi Thompson, and Johan Edors. Anna pictured here in Puma’s Golf Duo Swing Mesh Polo, Barberry Golf Sateen Bermuda Shorts, High Shine Belt,
Jigg Women’s Shoes, and the bright pink Clairmont Military Cap. This is the ensemble Anna wore in New England to participate in the Pepsi Pro-Am for the CVS Caremark Charity Classic. The event is played at the scenic Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, RI and is co-hosted by former PGA Tour stars Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade. Established in 1999 with the mission of benefiting non-profits in the New England area that serve children and families, the CVS Charity Classic has raised over $14 million in charitable donations. The tournament field consists of 18 elite golfers from the PGA, LPGA, and Champions who compete for a $1.5 million purse.
In her continued quest to be the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history, 16 year old Lexi Thompson, dresses her age, but seems beyond her years with her developed skills. Shown here in fun, bright colors, polka dots in all shapes and sizes are the new theme for Puma this season.
Shi Golf
If your style is not exactly sporty but more posh, Shi Golf has the pretty, flirty edge you’re looking for. With crisp lines, apparel fitted for curves, and ruffle detailed skirts, you no longer have to change in the locker room before or after work. Kelly Su is founder and designer of Shi Golf based out of Seattle, WA, a contemporary women’s golf wear line that is appropriate for golf course requirements yet chic enough to be worn outside the golf course. With its versatile style, modern fit, chic designs, and quality fabrics, Shi Golf is carried at many golf courses and boutiques. Available online at www.shi-golf.com, or locally at Swing with Style in Danvers, MA.
MiC
MiC Sportswear located in Seattle, WA has a long-term mission of becoming the most desirable women’s golf sportswear label globally. At the highest level, their vision is to develop a brand name that demands worldwide consumer appreciation in design and quality. MiC’s products stand out from the crowd by providing women, with smart, sexy, fun, and sustained fashions that compliment their active golfing lifestyles, with classic color selections, form-fitting fabrics, enduring and functionally contemporary designs.
MiC’s envisioned and designed by designer, Melba Lee, with years of experience in the upscale couture industry. MiC’s designs are demonstrative of its unique insights into women’s needs on the golf course. MiC’s knowledge of womens distinct golfing apparel needs is evident in its smart use of knit stretch cotton fabrics, classic colors and body conscious designs. For women of all ages and body types, at the end of the day consumer satisfaction is the ultimate goal.
Paige Mackenzie is in her fifth season on the LPGA Tour and has found her stride and her style. While playing great golf, Mackenzie walks the fairways with a very contemporary look from MiC Sport. MiC is conveniently available through their online store. www.micsport.com
GoldenWear
GoldenWear, an exciting American women’s sportswear brand, is pleased to present smart and versatile golf apparel for women who demand great fit and distinctive style. They’ve redefined the perception that golf fashion should be designed for the young athlete but can be worn by women of all ages. They believe golf fashion should be designed for the real woman golfer (often over the age of 50), but will be worn by women of all ages. Garments made of luxurious materials with Swarovski crystal detailed buttons, gives said golfers the elegance and sophistication they’re looking for. Stretch fabrics, as well as loose fitting sleeves and pants, give women the freedom of movement and comfort needed in golf attire. The Coronado collection is a mix and match, great for creating numerous outfit combinations. A great feature of their website the ability to add items to a compare products section, to analyze which shirt suits you best. Visit www.goldenwear.com to check it out.
TipTeeToe
TipTeeToe Ladies Golf Shoes are a hybrid of style, functionality, and comfort. Be the first to bring TipTeeToe’s “Look Good. Play Well” mentality to your foursome.
TipTeeToe feature a unique patented wedge sole design. The high quality leather upper comes in a variety of fun and vibrant colors to match even the most colorful personalities. The sole features a spikeless design for all day wear on and off the course. The interchangeable magnetic strap and ball marker allows for a custom look every time out. The wedge allows women to swing more accurately with more balance over the ball and less chance for undercutting. For more information visit: www.tipteetoe.com
Kentwool
Kentwool Golf Socks maximize foot comfort, increase energy levels and boost on-course performance by combining fine merino wool and the company’s “WINDspun” air-infused technology. A proprietary blend of natural and high-tech fibers help KENTWOOL Golf Socks create an innovative, micro-climate system for superior moisture management and wicking, as well as odor control.
Enhanced cushioning at strategic micro-stress points along the foot result in unrivalled, abrasion-proof comfort round after round. Heel, toe and bridge elements designed with advanced reinforcement provide maximum support and protection against injury. Many professionals endorse the socks such as Kristy McPherson, Bubba Watson, and Matt Kuchar, just to name a few. To view more about these socks visit www.kentwool.com.
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