No Complaints

The thing about fashion, that many people forgo, is that most (if not all) brands are never going to appeal to everyone.  There are some brands/collections that are very basic and therefore have a broad audience, and there are brands that are so eccentric they only attain a small following.  Designers tend to have varying opinions as to where on this spectrum a brand should fall.  I have had conversations with designers that fail to see the point of classic/traditional golf apparel collections.  However, bold and trendy looks just don't appeal to, nor look good on, every golfer.  I would think that a collection framed around unique, but stylish, designs, and a current color palette, would do well in the golf apparel market.  And so it has.
 

Devereux made a smooth entrance onto the golf apparel scene at the 2013 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando.  Devereux caught my attention because their style was unique, yet classy.  A collection that guys would want to wear both on the golf course and off.  This totally makes sense when you understand that Devereux Creative Director and co-founder, Robert Brunner, has a background and education in fashion.  Devereux's designs follow closely with that of the men's fashion industry, so it does seem to appeal to a broader audience.  The brand just recently launched their Fall/Winter 2014 collection, which now includes pants.  The Devereux Lookbook is a great reference on how to dress to impress, so I encourage you to check it out.   

Devereux submitted a couple of samples from their Spring/Summer 2014 collection for the Fairway Threads Review Night, held a few weeks ago.  I am being completely honest when I say that the moment I took these shirts out of the nicely packaged shipment, I was instantly obsessed with the fabric.  It is the best fabric I have felt on a golf shirt.  Period. The overall feedback from the review night is easy to summarize.  No complaints.  Not one.  Everyone in attendance, and everyone I have talked to that has tried Devereux, has only positive feedback.  Looks great, fits great, feels incredible.  What a nice place to be for Devereux, and what an obvious choice for you as a golfer.

Thoughts on Devereux from the Fairway Threads Review Crew:

Corey- “I thought my shirt fit great! It was lighter than a dry-fit and didn't stick to me as much." 

Ashton- "Great shirt with a great fit.  The cut was perfect for my build, and the styling was great.  I will definitely be a customer in the future.  I also like the Devereux shirt Corey tried.  To me, the Devereux style seemed the most current, but still unique and interesting.  I also thought their choice of fabric was great - the nicest I've experienced in a golf shirt." 

Comments from those that didn't try on Devereux but give it a thumbs up:

What brands would you purchase and why? 

Amanda- "I would buy my husband, Ashton, a Devereux shirt.  The material felt great, had an awesome style and looked good on him."

Were there any items that others tried that struck you?  

Brad- "The Devereaux shirts just had a different style to them than other brands.  Each shirt was classic looking, with a new flair and had a wonderful fit to them."  

Interview with Robert and Will Brunner of Devereux

Shop Devereux Golf here. 

Chill Out!

 I assume you have all seen the constant posts of the Ice Bucket Challenge filling your social media timelines.  There was one post that shut all others down, in my humble opinion.  Did you catch the adidas climachill ad, featuring Dustin Johnson?  Take that fellas!  DJ skipped the bucket for the ice bath, and seemed awfully cozy. 

In May, adidas Golf released their climachill technology golf apparel.  As soon as I saw the press release, I immediately wanted to try it out.  Metal beads on the back of the neck that cool?!  I live in Texas, of course I’m in! 

The adidas climachill fabric creates a cooling sensation upon contact with the skin, as small aluminum dots are strategically located inside the back neck, one of the warmest areas on the body. The climachill fabric is constructed of woven titanium fibers that maximize surface contact with skin. It is a super light fabric that allows for unmatched ventilation and evaporation of sweat to keep golfers cool.  

 I have played in the climachill polos a couple of times already and I do actually feel great wearing this collection.  Technology aside, the design is fun and the length on the women’s polo was finally nailed.  Nothing irritates me more than when I end up wearing a crop-top every time I swing.  I felt adidas struggled in this area before, but these new shirts are much improved.  

Overwhelming opinion form the Fairway Threads Review Night was that both the men’s and the women’s adidas Golf climachill offerings look great and feel great.  So, go chill out! 

Thoughts on adidas Golf climachill from the Fairway Threads Review Crew: 

Amanda- “The pink adidas climachill shirt felt great! I really enjoyed wearing the outfit.”

Marisha- “The adidas climachill shirt was perfectly tailored to be fitted without awkwardly flaring at the hips like most golf shirts.  Also was not too fitted.  It was a good balance of sporty yet tailored enough to look feminine. I loved that fabric.  It breathed and the beads on the back were cool to my back upon first putting the shirt on.  adidas is a go-to brand for me.  I will probably always be loyal to them from my soccer jersey days.  Their material just breathes the best."

Matt- “I really liked the feel of the fabric on the adidas climachill polo.  It was definitely cooler than any other golf shirt I'd worn before, particularly in the upper back area where the little metallic dots were. I wasn't crazy about the fit of it, though. As a shorter guy, who prefers casual golf attire, I usually like to wear my shirt un-tucked, but it wasn’t conducive to that look. The shirt fit well through the shoulders, but it was really long and seemed like it was designed to be tucked-in.  If I was playing a nicer course, and planned to wear pants with it, I would buy one of the adidas climachill shirts.”

Comments from those that didn’t try adidas climachill but give it a thumbs up:

What brands would you purchase and why?
Danielle- “The adidas climachill line. I thought the climachill technology was awesome and clothes were cute without being cheesy.”

Were there any items that others tried that struck you?

Derek- “As can be expected from a soccer guy like me, I liked the look of all the adidas stuff.”

 

Shop adidas climachill here.