VOLUME III / ISSUE VI / JUNE 2019 WORLD POLO LEAGUE BEACH POLO - MIAMI · WESTCHESTER CUP · SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA POLO CUP CANNES FILM FESTIVAL COUTURE & FASHION MET GALA 2019 WHO REALLY INVENTED CAMP? POLO FOR GOOD SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA POLO CUP THE DUKE OF SUSSEX & FRIENDS ROOFTOPS & ROMAN VISTAS · ON & OFF THE FIELD: US POLO ASSN APPAREL DIOR'S TIEPOLO BALL · AN ACID TRIP TO REMEMBER THE WORLD'S FASTEST SAILBOATS: SAILGP $27.95 USD VOLUME III / ISSUE VI / JUNE 2019 WWW.POLOLIFESTYLES.COM POLO FOR GOOD IN THE ETERNAL CITY THE ROMA POLO CLUB, ST. REGIS & U.S. POLO ASSN. HOST SENTEBALE'S ANNUAL CHARITY POLO CUP page 74 page 75 VOLUME III / ISSUE VI / JUNE 2019 WWW.POLOLIFESTYLES.COM POLO FOR GOOD SENTEBALE ST. REGIS 9 / 6 U.S. POLO ASSN. ROMA POLO CLUB SUPPORTING THE DUKE OF SUSSEX CHARITY SENTEBALE THAT CARES FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS page 76 page 77 VOLUME III / ISSUE VI / JUNE 2019 WWW.POLOLIFESTYLES.COM THE DUKE OF SUSSEX IN ROME FOR POLO ROME – An international, replete with a lemon backdrop served as diverse as its worldwide audience, Prince Seeiso Bereng Seeiso. In the later made a charity speech that eve- brand maintains and nurtures its roots jet-set crowd mingled with up specialty cocktails of Royal Salute from colorful polos to chic accesso- last nine years, Sentebale’s flagship ning at the St. Regis Midnight Supper. while appealing to a global market. Italian elite on the sidelines made with hand-sawn ice cubes a la ries, donned by many of the spectators event – the Polo Cup – has traveled minute. Every detail had been thought in Rome. around the world raising funds and When it came time for the teams to Busch, now in her jersey and white inside the Roma Polo Club VIP through, planned and attended to. awareness of its support of young peo- take the field, the smart uniforms – breeches, played on the Sentebale St. lounge Friday, May 24. Invite-only guests of the 2019 ple whose lives are affected by HIV/ Sentebale St. Regis in white and black Regis team last year, but in Rome, she Among the first players to arrive Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup, col- AIDS in the extremely impoverished and U.S. Polo Assn. in navy with red faced off against The Duke of Sussex The theme was distinctly Italian, on site was U.S. Polo Assn. Global orful individually though they were, and white accents – shone under the and his teammates: Figueras, Michael with lemons and bright Adirondack areas of southern Africa: Lesotho, Brand Ambassador Ashley Busch all shared one common connection: Botswana and parts of Malawi. Italian sun. As the official apparel Carrazza and Sarah Siegel Magness. chairs – both monogrammed with the who donned a chic look that included everyone came to watch His Royal sponsor of the 2019 Sentebale ISPS Busch plays exhibition polo match- St. Regis logo – and the sun shone the limited-edition Sentebale t-shirt Highness The Duke of Sussex and his As the anticipation around the arrival Handa Polo Cup, U.S. Polo Assn., es around the world, but playing for brightly overhead after several chillier produced by U.S. Polo Assn. as part of Sentebale St. Regis team match up of The Duke of Sussex rose, sudden- fresh off of its success with the $1 charity, she says, means more. days in the Italian capitol. a capsule collection. The limited-edi- against U.S. Polo Assn. team all while ly, there he was in front of the step- million inaugural Gauntlet of Polo “I’ve been following Sentebale for a To say the crowd of over 400 was tion line also included a Sentebale- raising funds for Sentebale. and-repeat with Nacho Figueras and and the globally broadcasted U.S. branded cap. Season after season, U.S. Delfina Blaquier. His Royal Highness Open Polo Championship, balanced number of years… I was introduced to chic is an injustice; the crowd was Sentebale is the charity of one very fa- their work by Nacho,” she said. “Polo refined, while brimming with styles Polo Assn., the official licensed brand beamed next to Figueras, captain of creativity with brand heritage in color for the sport of polo in the United mous prince and his royal homologue the Sentebale St. Regis team. Figueras choices, lines and trim. Under the gives me a voice to share with people straight from the runway in every from Lesotho: His Royal Highness the sport I love so much, as well as the color of summer. At one end, a bar States since 1890, produces collections is an avid supporter of Sentebale and leadership of J. Michael Prince, the page 78 page 79 VOLUME III / ISSUE VI / JUNE 2019 WWW.POLOLIFESTYLES.COM charitable side of our lifestyle, espe- The same waiters made sure attendees disclosing infection is still prevalent. cially as it relates to Sentebale.” had customized St. Regis fans and Since the inception of Sentebale, the plenty of hand-embroidered St. Regis transmission rate in these countries Joining Busch on the U.S. Polo Assn. napkins. has dropped significantly. Envelopes SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA POLO CUP team were team captain Malcolm were passed and checks were written. Borwick, along with Cable Magness Luxury buses transported VIP guests Last year the event raised over $1 and Chet Lott. “Playing against His directly from Roma Polo Club back million; since its inaugural event, the Royal Highness is a once in a lifetime into the city, where the St. Regis Sentebale Polo Cup has raised over experience. He’s personable, a great Rome was ready to shine for the eve- 6.5 million pounds sterling for chari- teammate… and on the polo field, ning. Weeks of decorating the ball- table support. everyone is equal,” Busch said. room paid giant dividends as crystal chandeliers and stemware shone in This was the second year of the ISPS The match, which went point- candlelight. Florals suspended from Handa tournament sponsorship. for-point early on, tied 4-4 at the ballroom’s high ceilings created Their mission, which is to inspire half-time. The Sentebale St. a jungle effect. The tablescapes were through the power of sports, is based Regis team pulled away in the heaped with savory fruits – reminis- on Nelson Mandela’s use of rugby to last chukker and ended the cent of traditional Roman feasts. The unite South Africa after apartheid of- final Sentebale St. Regis 9-6 Roman “Midnight Supper” was served ficially ended. This was the first year just before 8:00 pm with four courses, that U.S. Polo Assn. has sponsored U.S. Polo Assn. wine pairings and dessert offerings. a team and simultaneously been the The Royal Salute Best Playing Pony apparel provider for both teams. U.S. The southern African region that Polo Assn. also presented a limited was presented to Manzanera, played includes Lesotho, Botswana and by Borwick. edition of Sentebale merchandise in Malawi is home to the world’s largest a capsule collection available only to Before and during the match, VIP concentration of children living with guests in Rome and 100 percent of the attendees were treated to passed hors HIV/AIDS. In addition, the stig- sales went to Sentebale Foundation. d’oeuvres by white-gloved waiters. ma that persists around testing and page 80 page 81 VOLUME III / ISSUE VI / JUNE 2019 WWW.POLOLIFESTYLES.COM OFFICIAL APPAREL PARTNER Ashley Busch, Polo Player and Brand Ambassador @USPOLOASSN | #LIVEAUTHENTICALLY | USPOLOASSN.COM page 82 page 83 USPoloAssn_AshleyAd_PoloLife_FINAL.indd 1 5/14/19 4:49 PM VOLUME III / ISSUE VI / JUNE 2019 WWW.POLOLIFESTYLES.COM SENTEBALE ISPS HANDA POLO CUP page 84 page 85 SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION WHEN IN ROME OFF & ON THE FIELD POLO PLAYERS AND FRIENDS EXPLORE THE LIVELY NEIGHBORHOODS OF ROME IN THEIR FAVORITE GEAR FROM U.S. POLO ASSN. 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