New or Undiscovered Apparel

[ncarlsongolf]

I am attempting to find out what everyone thinks about new, upcoming, or undiscovered apparel brands?  I do a lot of merchandising and am constantly looking for something that nobody else has.  We have just brought in Matte Grey and Heather Grey and those companies have done very well for our club.  We have moved past the tired Travis Mathew brand and into some newer Linksoul type companies.  I am wondering if anyone has any others that they would recommend?  Any and all answers are welcomed!  Thank you in advance!

[Mr. Desmond]

Try State Apparel.

 

http://www.stateapparel.com

[saevel25]

Linksoul

Some of the best quality shirts out there. 

[DaveP043]

Linksoul

Some of the best quality shirts out there. 

I'll second @saevel25, the Linksoul clothes are really comfortable, and so far seem to be very well made.

[ncarlsongolf]

Try State Apparel.

 

http://www.stateapparel.com

I am a big fan of the State Apparel clothing, however with the price tag of $130 retail it is a hard sell to many members.  You can get Peter Millar and others for $90-100 so $130 seems a bit excessive to me?  Then you add the logo and you can make the price tag $10 more.  I would rather buy a rain jacket for $140 than a polo.  I am looking for something to stick around the $75-95 price tag.  Thank you for the input on State Apparel though.

[saevel25]

I am a big fan of the State Apparel clothing, however with the price tag of $130 retail it is a hard sell to many members.  You can get Peter Millar and others for $90-100 so $130 seems a bit excessive to me?  Then you add the logo and you can make the price tag $10 more.  I would rather buy a rain jacket for $140 than a polo.  I am looking for something to stick around the $75-95 price tag.  Thank you for the input on State Apparel though.

Check the Linksoul, they got a lot of stuff on sale right now. 

[ncarlsongolf]

EVERYONE ON THIS TOPIC:

 

  I already know and carry Linksoul haha... I am looking for something else new, either along the same lines or not.  I also carry Martin and Fennec, which are cool new brands that fit into the Peter Millar mold.  I have looked for some new brands and just do not see anything else that could make it big market.  I agree that State Apparel is a great company, but at their price points, I do not see it as scaleable for the everyday consumer.

[Mr. Desmond]

I am a big fan of the State Apparel clothing, however with the price tag of $130 retail it is a hard sell to many members.  You can get Peter Millar and others for $90-100 so $130 seems a bit excessive to me?  Then you add the logo and you can make the price tag $10 more.  I would rather buy a rain jacket for $140 than a polo.  I am looking for something to stick around the $75-95 price tag.  Thank you for the input on State Apparel though.

It's the "Made in USA" that is tough to find, that makes it expensive.

It is cut more slim than Peter Millar, whom I also wear, and has better touches and a more structured buttoning area and collar. Plus you can wipe your dirty hands off on the sides. The fall lineup, including pants, is more attuned to colder weather.

But I understand the cost. I would not sell it at the retail price as it would not sell.

If you want something not well known and less expensive, the shirts that Adam Scott wears:

http://www.uniqlo.com/us/men/polos.html

http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/adamscott/us.html

I don't know much about them...

[ncarlsongolf]

It's the "Made in USA" that is tough to find, that makes it expensive.

It is cut more slim than Peter Millar, whom I also wear, and has better touches and a more structured buttoning area and collar. Plus you can wipe your dirty hands off on the sides. The fall lineup, including pants, is more attuned to colder weather.

But I understand the cost. I would not sell it at the retail price as it would not sell.

If you want something not well known and less expensive, the shirts that Adam Scott wears:

http://www.uniqlo.com/us/men/polos.html

http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/adamscott/us.html

I don't know much about them...

Thank you very much @Mr. Desmond  I appreciate the input I dig that UNIQLO gear!

[STATE APPAREL]

Thanks for including STATE APPAREL in the conversation

We're a socially conscious and innovative clothing company, so we manufacture in downtown San Francisco and offer a garment that functions as equipment. Of course you understand that this translates into a higher price, compared to nearly all clothing that is made overseas.

Although some great resort and club properties have picked up our Fall Collection, we understand that our pricing may not work for all retailers and consumers. We have every intention on addressing this part of the market. There's definitely interest and demand for our product, and as that grows we'll be able to expand our product offering.

Stay tuned for more from STATE APPAREL and thanks again for thinking of us.

[jsgolfer]

I like J. Hillburn

https://jhilburn.com/

[dave s]

Personally, I'd like to be able to buy the clothes worn by PGA professionals we see on TV.  For example, Jason Day wears Adidas shirts that can't be found online anywhere.  Also, it's tough to find the same slit-hemmed pants worn by most tour players.  Their definitely wearing Nike, Puma and Adidas pants, but finding exact pair is always difficult.

That said, I stick primarily to Adidas, Puma and Nike clothing lines.  I like the way they look, feel that they are fairly well-made (Puma seems to be better quality) are comfortable and a decent value for the money.

dave

[RickK]

On 11/24/2015, 1:17:25, dave s said:

Personally, I'd like to be able to buy the clothes worn by PGA professionals we see on TV.  For example, Jason Day wears Adidas shirts that can't be found online anywhere.  Also, it's tough to find the same slit-hemmed pants worn by most tour players.  Their definitely wearing Nike, Puma and Adidas pants, but finding exact pair is always difficult.

That said, I stick primarily to Adidas, Puma and Nike clothing lines.  I like the way they look, feel that they are fairly well-made (Puma seems to be better quality) are comfortable and a decent value for the money.

dave

You mention the Adidas shirts that Jason Day wears.  You are not going to find them with the logos on them that are his sponsors but you can definitely find those shirts.  I have several of them and bought them online from various online retailers.  Some of the shirts he wore at the Open Championship were the Adidas Climachill Heather Polo which has button under collar.  I have 3 of those and got them at a reasonable price.  As far as the pants they wear...I never really look.  I wear shorts mostly year round because of where I live.

Edited December 2, 2015 by RickK