Nike Golf collaborated with Stone Island to develop garments specifically designed for golf’s fourth and final major of the 2019 season, the 148th Open Championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. Defined by its rolling sand dunes and stunning coastal views, the rugged links and constantly changing conditions of Royal Portrush will provide a stern test for the best golfers in the world. Even in July players face cool temperatures and bursts of rain — an environment that requires performance-ready pieces.
“Knowing that the conditions during the tournament can change quickly, and can be quite challenging, we wanted to focus on outerwear,” says Kelly Tweeden, VP and Creative Director for Nike Golf. “As experts in creating product that performs as well as it looks, Stone Island was a natural partner in finding the best solutions.”
The Nike x Stone Island collaboration includes a weatherproof jacket (modeled by Rory McIlroy) and a crew neck top (in grey, blue and yellow). The garments will debut during the tournament before the July 25 global release. The military spec cotton satin outer face of the jacket is bonded to a breathable, weather-resistant membrane. Adaptive fibers increase breathability and act to lock in warmth, helping maintain optimal temperature throughout play.
“One of the things that has always made me enthusiastic is that those who love sports love Stone Island. Golf particularly fascinates me, because it is a precision game in which concentration and power play a fundamental role on athletic gesture and on performance,” says Carlo Rivetti, Creative Director and Chairman of Stone Island. “Working on garments with Nike Golf gave us the opportunity to create true technical and performing pieces. It is the first time for Stone Island on the field of play, in one of the most noble sports in the world.”
The Nike x Stone Island Collaboration will be available July 25 from nike.com.
