Basic Information On Zara Phillips Clothing

By Jaclyn Hurley


Born Zara Anne Elizabeth Phillips, Zara Phillips is a well-known British equestrian. An equestrian refers to one who rides or performs on horseback. Phillips followed in the footsteps of both her mother and father by becoming involved in this sport. She is a grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. Currently in the line of succession she is number 15. Zara Phillips clothing available.

During this time it was announced that she would be designing her own line of equestrian clothing for the Musto Outdoor Clothing company. The range is called ZP176 and is named after the team number she received when she first represented her country. ZP176 was officially launched in July of 2010.

Headwear and caps, tops, breeches and jodhpurs, coats and jackets, trousers, t-shirts, base layer and accessories are available. These items feature a sporty appearance. They are constructed from technical fabrics that are meant to keep the wearers, and riders, protected whether on or off the saddle.

People can shop the products on the official Musto site. There they can narrow the selection and shop by color, activity, product type, technology and outerwear type. While the items are designed with equestrians kept in mind, the accessories and clothing may be used by non equestrians as well. Prices will range based on many factors.

Phillips has said in interviews that she tested and tried out everything that is in the collection. A lot of her involvement was tweaking small things to make the goods more practical. She says that her line of clothes is not about mainstream fashion. Instead, it is geared toward producing items that work efficiently for training and look good too.

As far as functionality, some of the products are made with special material to make them windproof, breathable, waterproof, fast drying, water resistant and showerproof. Furthermore, there are items designed specifically for competition, stables and event, or in saddle activities. Other technologies that were used in the making of these goods: Primaloft, SPF, Coolmax, DWR, and Primaloft Synergy.

The line was approximately two years in the making. Although it was designed to be functional, every piece has a classy and sportswear look. These goods might be best suited for riders who want to look decent while competing and training, but not to the detriment of functionality. The Olympic medalist has a lot of experience when it comes to riding and has used this expertise to design items that are most effective for equestrians.

Many of the products are in neutral colors: blues, white, grays, blacks and even reds. The products also feature classics of Musto, such as Snug Chaps and Grooms Gilet with designs that have been updated, new fits and an expanded color palette. Sizing for most of the items is available in 8 to 18 and x small to xxx large. Availability may vary considerably. The features, technology and reviews of products are included on the Musto website. Availability may vary considerably. Most of the products can be purchased directly from the Musto website. There are also a few other sites that sell gently used or new items as well.




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