WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., November 9, 2017 (Newswire.com) - U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association, and Phoenix Fashion Week announce their collaboration on The World’s “Longest” Catwalk Fashion Show at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships.
More than 100 models will participate in the fashion show, walking the 200-yard catwalk that stretches across a beautiful polo field. The Nov. 11 fashion show will be headlined by U.S. Polo Assn. showcasing the brand’s global apparel line with product represented from around the world. Also, global brand ambassadors, polo players Ashley Busch and Juan Bollini, Jr. will be participating in the fashion show as well as playing polo at the event. Paparazzi and media will be staged at the end of the catwalk to capture all the glitz and glam of the event.
We are excited to have U.S. Polo Assn. highlighted on The World's "Longest" Catwalk Fashion Show and be a major participant at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. This has become an amazing event and we expect record crowds. This is just another example of our brand's amazing connection to the sport of polo.
J. Michael Prince, Chief Operating Officer USPA Global Licensing
“Phoenix Fashion Week is honored to partner with U.S. Polo Assn. for one of the most unique fashion experiences in the world. This event is the perfect mix of fun, fashion and sport,” said Phoenix Fashion Week Executive Director Brian Hill.
“We are excited to have U.S. Polo Assn. highlighted on The World’s “Longest” Catwalk Fashion Show and be a major participant at the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. This has become an amazing event and we expect record crowds. This is just another example of our brand’s amazing connection to the sport of polo,” said J. Michael Prince, chief operating officer of USPA Global Licensing.
The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships is one of the most well-attended polo events in the United States and will draw record crowds exceeding 12,000, including a large collegiate millennial following. The event will be held Nov. 11-12 and will feature four matches with teams represented from around the world, including defending champions Aspen Valley Polo Club as well as an international team from Monte Carlo. The event will also feature the second annual Women’s Sunset Polo Match represented by two all-female teams.
Learn more about the fashion show by visiting thepoloparty.com/fashion-show/.
About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing Inc.
U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States since 1890. The brand’s products are distributed worldwide through independent retail, department, online and U.S. Polo Assn. stores, selling apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories, bags, luggage, watches, footwear and home items in 144 countries.
USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA, and the exclusive worldwide licensor for the USPA’s global licensing program. USPAGL is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. In addition to providing royalties to the sport, USPAGL also produces best-in-class global broadcasts, bringing the sport of polo to millions of fans around the world.
For general inquiries, please contact Global Broadcast and Events Director Shannon Stilson: sstilson@uspaproperties.com, +001.561.227.6994.
We encourage you to visit our website at www.uspoloassnglobal.com.
Source: U.S. Polo Assn.
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