General Information Regarding 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.

T-shirts, jackets and coats, caps and headwear, gilets, hoodies and sweatshirts, tops, trousers, base layer, jodhpurs and breeches, and other accessories are available. The items have a sporty look and are made from technical fabrics designed to keep riders protected both on and off the saddle.

Individuals can shop the products on the Musto website. They can narrow down the selection by shopping by product type, color, outerwear type, activity and technology. While these items are made with equestrians in mind, the clothing and accessories might be used by those who are not. Prices will vary based on the item.

Phillips has said that she tried and tested everything in the collection. Most of her involvement was about tweaking little things here and there to make the items more practical for wearers. She says her line is in no way about mainstream fashion but is about engineering goods that work well for training and are not bad to look at.

In terms of function, some of the materials incorporated into the designs are used to allow the pieces to be windproof, breathable, fast drying, showerproof, breathable and water resistant. Furthermore, there are items made specifically for stables and event, competitions, and saddle activities. There are many technologies employed in manufacturing of the products, including: Primaloft, DWR, Primaloft Synergy, Coolmax and SPF.

It took two years for this range to come to fruition. While it is meant to be functional, all the pieces are still classy and have a sportswear look. They may be ideal for riders who want to look nice while they are training or competing, but not at the loss of overall functionality. Phillips has plenty of experience with riding, which she has used to help her design efficient goods that work best for athletes of her sport.

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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