Polo. The sport of kings. Also, the sport with the sharpest-looking gear. And hey, the US Open Polo Championship is happening right now in Palm Beach. Weird. You should go. And dress the part. Here’s how.
Yup, you’re going to need boots. Ones that can go from the field to post-match cocktails with that Monegasque duchess. These’ll do. They’re made with hand-stitched leather and the same foam cushioning that’s used in NFL gear. If it’s good enough for Tannehill, it’s good enough for you.
In case there’s any question about your affiliation: this. A cotton crewneck with the words “Polo Team” emblazoned across the chest. Which, you know, not exactly subtle. It’s from Etiqueta Negra—the same guys who have their own polo team in Argentina. But you probably already knew that.
Here’s the thing about mallets: you can’t play polo without them. Also, they make a tremendous conversation starter. This one in particular is handcrafted by South America’s premier mallet maker. It’s got leather grips, tipa-wood heads, which... you don’t really know what that means, but it sounds impressive.
Polo players can carry around whips without it being weird and awkward. Fact. Here, try it. And when you do, use a whip from a local outfit like Jockey Tack. They’ll let you customize the color, the size and the flex. We assume you’re particular about those things.
So, here’re a couple of numbers for you. Seventy: miles you’ll drive to get from Miami to Wellington. Three: nights you’ll be staying there. Three: button-downs for post-match cocktails. Two: aforementioned whips and mallets. One: suede bag to hold all of it. And, ta-da, here’s that bag.
