back to the 18th century, imitating the patterns displayed at its
namesake, the world-renowned Tattersall’s horse market, which
remains the UK’s foremost horse auctioneer to this day. The same
collection also features more contemporary pieces such as the
blouson jacket, which, with its refined construction, has a sleek and
modern appearance, accented with military piping as an understated
reference to polo’s military heritage.
Inspiring ambassadors are integral to brand promotion and
elevation, and to ensure its connection to the sport remains deeply
rooted, Hurlingham Polo has enlisted the support of some of the
game’s biggest players as brand ambassadors. The premier global
brand ambassador Fred Mannix Jr is the highest-rated Canadian polo
player of all time and patron of the legendary Alegria side – current
champions of the esteemed Molina Cup.
‘What really differentiates Hurlingham Polo is its heritage,
tradition and authenticity,’ says Mannix. ‘Other polo brands simply
don’t have this. Polo, its British home and its international appeal,
will be highlighted in the brand’s imagery and messaging. The aim is
to create an authentically global lifestyle brand.’
Mannix’s ambassadorial counterpart, Nina Clarkin, has
an
equally impressive CV; captain of the England women’s side, ranked
From left:
Fred Mannix
Jr, Nina Clarkin and
Charlie Hanbury in
a photoshoot for
Hurlingham Polo 1875
as the world’s No. 1 female polo player and a family tree that is
absolutely steeped in polo history – her father and uncle were both
winners of numerous high-goal tournaments in the 1970s and 80s.
Clarkin speaks as highly of Hurlingham Polo as Mannix does,
also commenting on the character and culture of the brand: ‘I was
thrilled when Hurlingham Polo asked me to be a global brand
ambassador. When I was shown the lookbook and talked through the
idea and ethos behind the brand, I really bought into it all.
I wear so
much of the collection and love the clothes, so it’s incredibly easy for
me to represent the brand.’
Supporting this dynamic duo is Charlie Hanbury, a patron of,
and player for, the Gold Cup winners El Remanso. Hanbury has
played for the England polo team and is no stranger to being
written about in the press. He is married to Yoanna Otto, the
daughter of Princess Anna Oettingen-Wallerstein, and the pair
were named among the most glamorously dressed guests at Princess
Eugenie’s wedding last year.
Mannix, Clarkin and Hanbury recently featured together as part
of Hurlingham Polo’s latest photoshoot to capture the personalities
of each ambassador and to announce their connection to the brand.
Leading England polo player Ollie Cudmore has also recently been
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