Luxury in Sports: Sporting Luxury Accessories

Participating in sports is one thing and looking good while playing a sport is entirely another. If you thought sport is all about being frumpy and messy while restricting yourself to plain functional clothing, think again. Golf, best known as a hobby sport for corporate head honchos, lends itself effortlessly to high fashion. Think tennis, and classic style can never be far. Sailing, a luxury sport that is rapidly finding a footing in India, demands a look that is sophisticated yet sturdy enough to take on the high seas and high speed winds.
 

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Attire
Dressing up for a game of golf? A collared golf shirt with either golf shorts or pants is ideal. Women could also opt for capris or skorts (skirts with shorts fitted beneath). On cold days, a knitted golf vest can be thrown on. Denim is a definite no-no. Designer Ralph Lauren makes great clothes especially to sport on the golf course.
Different dressing rules apply to tennis. While top sportswear brands make excellent attire for tennis, it was designer Coco Chanel who first changed the rules for women’s dressing in tennis in the early 20th century—freeing them from the frills, rustles and corsets to give them pleated, functional tennis dresses. Even today, Chanel continues to make fabulous yet functional tennis dresses—all bearing the familiar Chanel emblem.  Ralph Lauren also has some great tennis attire—bright orange, electric yellow and hot pink being the colours of the season.
For those heading out for a sail, Nautica has a wide array of attire especially for sailors—from sailing shorts to tank tops and fitted dresses, all in the typical blue sailor’s stripes. Designer Paul and Shark offers a wide range of yachting attire. The quilted navy jackets are ideal for extremely windy days on the boat.
 

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Fight the sun, fashionably so
Irrespective which of these sports you are engaged in, protecting yourself from the harsh rays of the sun is critical. A pair of fabulous sunglasses will do exactly that—which adding requisite amounts of chic value. Pick one from Italian designer Giorgio Armani’s range of sunglasses from the Luxury Collection. Available in a range of designs and colours, they balance elegance with a more casual vibe, making them ideal for a sporting scenario. Louis Vuitton also makes large golf umbrellas (with leather handles!) to keep you snug through sun and rain.
Appropriate headgear is another must-have accessory. Keep the sun at bay with polo golf caps, visors and even the iconic white Wimbledon cap from Ralph Lauren. For sailors, the Paul and Shark yachting beanie is perfect to keep warm on the windy high seas.
Bags and beyond
The most beautiful and exclusive golf bags come from Louis Vuitton—bearing the monogram Louis Vuitton canvas. Truly something you’d love to show off on
the course! For sailing, try waterproof bags from The Northface. The seams of their rugged, heavy-duty bags are welded together using radio frequency, ensuring complete protection from water.  Keep cool and dry on the court with tennis wristbands and headbands from Nike or Adidas.
 

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Footwear
Whether you play on clay, grass or hard surfaces, you need a well-constructed tennis shoe that gives you the freedom of sprinting, lateral movement and quick stops. One of the most important pieces of equipment for a game of golf is golf shoes. According to www.pga.com, FootJoy has been the preferred choice of top pros for years, followed by Nike and Adidas.
Style coupled with sporting functionality is what brands are offering for those who love a good game.