On the golf course or the clubhouse verandah, looking our best is not good enough. What we all want is to look better than all the rest.
These days, the fairways are competitive places. They are filled with different colorways and a dazzling array of classic knit and graphic performance polos. The golf club terrace has become a catwalk. A parade of designer skorts, the latest golf top designs and logos, and even trendy vizors. The 19th hole is and always will be a fashion show.
A cool weather, early evening quarter-zip is always a good call. But is that gift card Vineyard Voice Dreamcloth Relaxed Shep boat sweater or Savannah popover, not golf enough? Is Under Armour too conservative? Is Elyn Kay trying too hard? And, as good as they are, Tail, Lululemon, or Lilly Pulitzer a bit obvious? And Cutter & Buck a little unoriginal? And Jamie Sadock a bit too sexy? And Bad Birdy is way too flirty for the committee’s liking!
Do you still want to be a Galvin Green Dolly?
You want to wear something head-turningly different from the golf club. But what?
Somebody is bound to turn up in the Sunspel made from cashmere combed by Mongolian shepherds. Somebody will always come in something by Zegna and at least two people will be in either a Glenmuir tartan or Sand Ping Kaylah. How do you stand out in such an extravagant display of extravagant combed cotton and classy quilted fleece?
If you are looking for a polo jersey or zip-up pullover label how about Duca del Cosma?
Matched with some spikeless flirty?
Announce yourself as a king cheetah on the first tee. Stand out on the greens. Be a zebra. Turn heads by being a giraffe. Wear your heart on your wrist or your sleeve.
Unique in Duca del Cosma’s accessory collection are the kilties. You can buy kilties separately and attach them to your golf shoes to give them a personal touch. In a variety of colors, you can find a match for any outfit. Apart from the impressive not-to-notice style, kilties also provide better water resistance for your golf shoes. And keep your laces clean and prevent mud or grass from sticking to them.
Originally based in the UK before relocating to Amsterdam, Frank van Wezel has sold 23 million pairs of HI-TEC squash shoes. He bought Duca del Cosma in 2016. The company has pioneered elegant spikeless golf shoes with non-slip outsole, ideal on the golf course as well as off it. Be a vision in tumbled Nappa leather, soft linings, durable rubber compound, fun-colored shoelaces, and unmatched comfort. The brand also has a range of golf boots.
Duca del Cosma was founded in 2004 by Italian Baldovino Mattiazzo and German Antje Elle. The former graduated from the Sarteco Fashion School in Florence. Antje attended the renowned Munich School for Fashion Graphic Design. Without metal spikes, their lightweight footwear easily pairs with various outfits, making them perfect for everyday use as well as golfing. So bring a bit of Italian panache into a sand trap. Some Italianate style into the rough. And some conservation-aware Italian craftsmanship into your choice of golf gloves and footwear.
Buckle up in a pair of cognac and white/ navy and blue Belladonnas, or slip onto some lime/grey Oliveras, taupe Palazzos, cognac Sabrina white/gold Padovas, white/orchid/lilac Giordanas or jacquard print Alesis. By choosing a pair of ultra-sporty, wear-everywhere from the Duca’s vibrant Aviva Collection, you will play a part in conserving the critically endangered King Cheetah. For every shoe sold, Duca makes a donation to the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, an initiative passionately championed by co-owner, Caroline van Wezel.
Go the whole Cosma. Be a Lucia or Chiara Knockout in a stand-out-from-the-crowd premium quality bamboo charcoal and recycled Repreve® polyester fabric polo.
Become an ambassador for the Duke.
