Making your mark - Equestrian Stockholm

BUYER’S GUIDE: COMPETITION CLOTHING
Making your mark
If you’re planning to shop for a new competition wardrobe,
find out about the latest styles in the stores for this season
 CALDENE
STRETCH JACKET
Machine-washable jacket
featuring silver lurex
embroidery detail, zip
pockets and rear riding
vents. Sizes 34-42. RRP £135
www.caldene.co.uk
 PIKEUR SAPHIRA
 EQUETECH AFFINITY
COMPETITION JACKET
Styled in durable polyester twill
with 5% Lycra for added stretch and
shape retention. Features marl grey,
satin inset collar and pocket flaps,
double back vents and Teflon coating.
Available in navy or grey, in sizes
32-44. RRP £107.50
www.equetech.com
 CAVALLO CANNES
MP JACKET
Tailored show jacket includes
pearl detailing on collar and
pearl buttons. Sizes 6-18.
RRP £299
www.zebraproducts.co.uk
COMPETITION JACKET
Flattering machinewashable jacket with stud
details on collar, sleeve and
slit at the back. Sizes 6-16
in black, navy and brown.
RRP £109.99
www.royalequestrian.co.uk
 EQUILINE GIOIA
COMPETITION
JACKET
Manufactured from
X-Cool material with
four-way stretch,
breathability, water
and wind resistance,
and machine
washable. Sizes 6-16,
in black, navy and
grey. RRP £453
www.royalequestrian.
co.uk
SHOPPING
TRENDS
Zebra Products’ Pamela
Mildner looks ahead to
what’s hot in competition
wear this year
Q: What do you predict
as the new trends in
competition clothing for
dressage riders this year?
A: With the Rio Olympics
this year, competition
wear has become simple,
beautifully tailored and FEI
legal. No big logos and not
too much glitter, but plenty
of style. Technical fabrics that
look like traditional styles
are becoming increasingly
popular, too. Q: And what are the
must-have accessories?
A: Modern dressage boots
finish a look. They give riders
the correct proportions to
fully show off their horses’
movements. Ill-fitting boots
make for a messier picture.
The slimmed-down ankles
and high bows of the König
Pamero and Cavallo Insignis
perfectly complement a
rider’s calf of any shape.
Q: What’s currently popular
with riders shopping for
competition clothing?
A: Show jackets are a perfect
example of the amazing
technical fabrics on offer.
Stretch, wick-away linings
and water resistance make
competing in the British
climate far more comfortable
and stylish. Adding other
textures, such as Alcantara,
satin and embroidery, offers
a subtle alternative for
riders who want something
different. The new Cavallo
Estoril brings these trends
together for 2016.
Bling has ‘grown up’ into
pearls, beading and appliqué.
The Cavallo Gloriette was
a 2015 favourite. Tone on
tone or contrast colours are
fun for juniors and young
horse classes.
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