NEWS
Linksoul, Linksoul Club: Golf lifestyle apparel line and custom-branded collection to exhibit its lines
Tifosi Optics: Expands its custom case program, providing exclusive accessory items customized with pro shop or golf course logos.
Martin Golf Apparel: Spring 2012 collection will be available only to PGA professionals, but the company reports positive reaction to its first line, which began delivering in November.
Cutter & Buck: Fall 2012 Ladies' CB golf apparel line to feature enhanced innovative technical fabrics, while the Annika line will have sleeker and more stylish offerings.
Kartel: Debuts its first U.S. line for women with the launch of the Elle Collection, a spring/summer 2012 line that combines elegant designs, modern cuts and preppy fashion.
Kaenon: To display its full, polarized sunglass line, which features its proprietary SR-91 polarized lens that is available in varying lens tints and light transmission levels.
Sligo Wear: Introduces its new fall 2012 collection, which features short- and long-sleeved wind shirts and jackets, as well as sweaters in three styles - v-neck, quarter-zip and cardigans - and in wool/polyester blends.
AHEAD: Adds four new styles to its performance line of headwear for 2012. "Our 2012 line of headwear is the most complete line in our company history," said Jeff Waller, national sales manager. "We have eight categories of caps with the performance category showing the biggest growth."
Loudmouth: Selected by the NFL's Dallas franchise to design a new line of Cowboys golf apparel.
Quagmire: Co-founders Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak have been honored as ScoreGolf's 2011 Executives of the Year in the magazine's 10th Equipment & Business Awards.
Linksoul: Selects Buffalo Communications to provide a public relations program.
Urban Saints: To launch its 2012 junior golf apparel at the annual Orlando, Fla., show.
Maui Jim: To showcase its new college-branded line of sunglasses for 11 of America's top universities at the annual show. For each participating school, sunglasses feature frames in the school's colors along with school-branded cleaning cloths and sunglass cases.
Trion:Z: New Planet Necklace from the CO Vault, a new website that showcases unique and upscale jewelry from the Colantotte line of products, has been become one of the top sellers from the collection.
Kikkor Golf: To exhibit at the annual show and allow attendees to walk away with a pair of their own Kikkor shoes from the 2012 product line. "Last year customers had to wait for us to ship out their personal pair order," said James Lepp, Kikkor founder. "This year, well, we're bringing the shoes right to the floor so customers can walk away with them ... literally."
The Otter Co.: Will exhibit its new 2012 outerwear collection at the annual show. The spring 2012 collection includes five groups - the signature Rain Sweater, the Storm Fleece line, the Francestown series, the Otter-Tech line and the Play-Through series.
Sabona of London: To introduce a new jewelry product line with the premiere of the Sabona Leather Magnetic Necklace. The necklace is embedded with four 1200 gauss magnets in a polished stainless steel accent.
True Linkswear: 2012 product line, which will be unveiled at the upcoming PGA Merchandise Show, is now available for pre-order on its website.
Kentwool: Will introduce three new made-in-the-USA sock styles at the annual show.
Scheyden Precision Eyewear: Will debut its Albatross and Mustang models at the annual show.
Quagmire: To showcase Arnie, a new line inspired by Arnold Palmer's classic looks from the 1950s, '60s and '70s, alongside the latest Quagmire Golf and Kids collections.
In Fiamme: Announces a new minimum-quantity level for its custom-design and private-label options. Country clubs, resorts and fine clothiers now may order In Fiamme custom or private-label pieces with minimums as low as 36 pieces.
2012 Preview (Part One)
By Janice Ferguson
GPA Style Editor
In Chinese tradition, 2012 marks the year of the dragon. In golf apparel tradition, the new year of fashion kicks off at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 26-28.
What's new, fresh and exciting? Apparel company spokespeople were asked that exact question and provided answers as to what we can look forward to seeing, and purchasing, in the coming year.
• Ecco's Golf Street, the first hybrid sport-casual shoe, is now available with a textile upper that delivers maximum breathability and a chic aesthetic. The outsole features approximately 100 molded traction bars that provide more than 800 traction angles for grip in all conditions. The bars are constructed from TPU, making them last five times longer than rubber.
• Quagmire Golf's Both Ways reversible bottoms for guys and gals can be worn on one side, reversed or rolled up the hem to show both sides at the same time. The fun, striking plaid can be youthful or simple and conservative. The best part is that they are made from technical material so they work great for playing a round of golf, too.
• Fila Golf's Tahoe long sleeve sport shirt for men was created based on a retro ski look Fila golf designer Nancy Robitaille loved growing up. The zip turtle neck is incredibly comfortable and it's crafted from Single Jersey Moss, featuring a contrasting collar for added pop. This piece should prove to be a "go-to" item for chilly conditions on the course, wearing to the gym or running weekend errands.
• Arnie Intense Polo, named after The King's approach to the game, is classic Palmer style. This top is fully updated with modern cotton-poly quick dry blend and the Arnie logo on the collar. "Mr. Palmer was a real style icon back in the day," said Geoff Tait, creative director. "The concept we presented was to take inspiration from his wardrobe and inject with modern cuts and fabrics."
• Kikkor's Slyder golf shoe is a complimentary shoe option for a quick evening round or a trip to the local range. The simple canvas materials keep the shoes breathable and light while providing a price point that is both appropriate and affordable. "It's the only young looking slip-on golf shoe out there, it looks wicked awesome, and it will retail for only $59," said James Lepp, president and founder.
• G/Fore will launch the red, white and blue Liberty glove for the spring. With premium AA Cabretta leather in a precision cut and embroidered patch detail. The Liberty glove will be available for men and women, and will hit stores just in time for the U.S. Open - perfect for Father's Day gifting.
• Nivo's new Retro collection for women features quick-dry moisture wicking and UV resistant fabric with 1960s-inspired abstract placement prints that tie the color story together.
• Kentwool utilizes its nearly two-century-old heritage of superiority in textiles to create socks that draw upon wool's natural and cool performance fibers for moisture management, comfort and performance enhancement. For 2012, look for purple, blue and green being added to the men's tour profile sock, a wool compression sock, and the 19th Hole collection made from merino wools with patterns.
• AHEAD and Kate Lord's new sun protection apparel for men and women is a hot topic for the New Year. All fabrics are 100 percent performance polyester, which employ moisture transfer and anti-microbial properties as well as shields the skin with UPF 30. Styles include long and short sleeve tops, and plaid sun protection shorts will be in the line as well to offer a complete look.
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