In the vast sea of golf apparel there seems to be two primary seasons in which new designs are released: Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter. Since I started covering golf apparel for MyGolfSpy, I have struggled with how to present the brands and the latest pieces in their respective lines. Inconsistent with the spirit of MyGolfSpy, there is nothing empirical to study when it comes to clothes. There are no statistics to make sense out of, nor is there a viable ranking structure. Readers find little merit or interest in the traditional ‘review” when learning about the latest threads.
There is, however, recurring feedback I hear from our readers. You want to see clothes and more specifically, complete outfits, presented on an actual human being. Unlike virtually everything else in golf, apparel is more about looks than it is about function. I know, I know, I get the tech fabric, fit, function, waterproofing, etc., but at the end of the day, if it doesn’t look good or fit well, it’s not going in the cart.
MyGolfSpy’s Fall Apparel Preview contains selections from 6 brands. Our lookbook contains a brief introduction to each brand along with pertinent specifics about each piece featured.
Alial Fital
Alial Fital is a boutique golf apparel brand celebrating it’s 5th year in business this year. Their specialty is throwing a dress shirt collar on a golf shirt. The concept is simple but the look is brilliant. Alial Fital produces their selections in lots of 100. Once that style is sold out, it’s gone forever. Each piece is a limited edition. New for Fall 2015 is their Performance Pants which are incredibly water repellent and comfortable. In my opinion, one of the classiest looks in golf today.
Prince of Mustang Polo: $89
Super Navy Performance Pants: $135
www.alialfital.com
Bunker Mentality
Bunker Mentality is a brand out of the United Kingdom that took all of the tradition out of golf apparel. Their unique look is always flashy and slim fitting. Just as you would expect from an apparel brand across the pond. Bunker Mentality is a fun addition to an Americanized wardrobe.
Hit it Hard Polo: $65
Nino Tech Pant: $105
Playa Crest Jacket: $115
CMax Camo Golfadelic Polo: $90
Nino Tech Pant: $105
www.bunker-mentality.com
Galvin Green
Galvin Green is an undisputed king of golf outerwear. The Swedish apparel brand is about as respected as they come in golf apparel. Their shirts and pants follow the lead and dominate in feel, fit, and function. You know their jackets, now give the other selections in their line a close look.
Ventil8 Manning Polo: $150
Bourne Jacket: $375
NED Slacks Ventil8: $165
www.galvingreen.com
Nike
The behemoth in Oregon is a big box brand that always produces high quality and technical fabrics. Last year, Nike said that they are focusing on the technical side of their apparel and continuing to innovate around the movement of the golf swing. If you pick something up from Nike Golf, chances are you’re going to like it. If there is anything you can expect from Nike is that it will be consistently good.
Transition Polo: $70
Flat Front Pants: $82
Storm Fit Vapor Half Zip: $230
Nike Momentum Polo: $85
Modern Pants: $85
Hypervis Half Zip 2.0: $90
www.nikegolf.com
Q.E.D.
QED is a brand that is quietly going about their business making some of the coolest apparel in golf. Their focus has always transitioned away from the golf costume look. You can pick up any piece from the QED line and wear it to work, out for a night on the town, and yes, even on the golf course. Trendy, stylish, and functional. Their pants? Some of the most comfortable in the game, pick up a pair and you wont be disappointed.
Gold Kamas Polo: $89
Brigham Pullover: $170
Park City Trousers: $149
www.qedstyle.com
One for the Ladies…
Lizzie Driver
I rarely see women’s golf apparel covered in the online golf community. Lizzie Driver is a female specific line, and offers classic cuts and colors suitable for the country club or the office catering to ladies age 30 and up. Lizzie Driver is a premium line that is really well thought out and designed.
Raven Polo: $98
St. Sophia Skort: $136
www.lizziedriver.com
golfraven
8 years ago
I am a fan of Galvin Green apparel like windstopper or gore tex rain gear but shirts are not that durable and fairly slim cut even for a slimmer guy like me who prefers fitted shirts. Alial Fital have the right idea but the choice of material could be more sophisticated. QED shirts just look cheap and colors are fugly.