True prep
MANILA, Philippines - The athlete off-duty has finally met his match in Regatta’s Varsity Collection. Drop the jerseys-for-casual-wear look. Embrace the prep.
While game on the court is always undeniable, it’s become a scholastic stereotype: varsity players in ridiculously baggy international league jerseys for casual wear. With jeans slung low, boxers peeping, and jerseys a billow away from a tent, it’s a staple in all schools’ hallways. Evidently, you can take an athlete out of the game but you can’t take the game out of the athlete.
With Regatta’s new Varsity Collection, however, the athlete off-duty has finally met his match. Instead of drowning in jerseys, the local go-to brand for preppy leisure puts some of our top university athletes in preppy polo shirts. “Our Wear Your Color collection is perfect for students who want to express their school pride in a stylish, comfortable and classic way. Whether you’re cheering proudly for your school teams or just want something classy to wear to school, you will surely find something that suits your taste and mood from our Wear Your Color collection,” says Regatta brand manager Carlo Rufino.
These micro pique polo shirts allow air to circulate around your body so you stay comfortable and cool all day. The shirts also come in five different colors — blue, green, yellow, maroon and white — to give you the freedom to choose the shade that matches your style and school loyalty.
Giving the campaign a major dose of school spirit are four ambassadors who embody sports excellence as well as a fun, free-spirited vibe: basketball phenom Kirk Long from Ateneo de Manila University, cheerleader extraordinaire Kae Madrigal from University of the Philippines-Diliman, volleyball MVP Jaypee Torres from the University of Santo Tomas and track and field record breaker Andrew Wilson from De La Salle University.
“Kirk, Kathleen, Jaypee and Andrew have proven their mettle in their respective sports. Aside from being sports achievers, these student athletes are also known for their exemplary ability to strike a perfect balance between their school and sports responsibilities,” says Carlo.
