WIFE Weekend Event: Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Los Angeles

Angelenos can come out to watch world-renowned polo player and event co-founder Nacho Figueras and his team, Black Watch, go head-to-head against some of the best polo players in the world, all while sipping champagne and enjoying fare from some of Los Angeles’ most beloved gourmet food trucks. To further support the preservation of the park, one dollar from each champagne flute sold will be donated to The Will Rogers Ranch Foundation, which aids the maintenance of the park’s grounds. Set on the idyllic grounds where Hollywood celebrity and polo connoisseur Will Rogers used to play polo himself, this historic site is located just outside Rogers’ former private home. Veuve Clicquot and Nacho Figueras are excited to bring professional polo back to the spot where Hollywood luminaries including Clark Gable, Walt Disney, and Spencer Tracy once enjoyed the ‘sport of kings.’ Offsite public parking areas will be provided with complimentary shuttles running continuously to and from the Will Rogers State Historic Park polo field.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Location: Will Rogers State Historic Park– 1501 Will Rogers State Park Road.  Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

The event is free and open to the public

Time: 12pm to 4pm

Schedule of Events

12pm: Gates open to the public.  Champagne bars and food trucks begin serving.
1:30pm: Match Begins
3pm: Match Ends and Awards Ceremony
4pm: Event Ends

Polo style tips for Women:
• Wear a hat and wear it proud. The bigger the better.
• Shoes need to be sensible and stylish. Go for a wedge and avoid a stiletto heel and avoid sinking into the lawn.
• Prints are your new best friend. A floral tea dress paired with a cashmere cardigan creates a great sophisticated, retro look that’s very Polo-esque.
• Dress the part: Throw on a pair of jodhpurs into your riding boots with a crisp polo shirt. Don’t be surprised if you end up on a horse, however!
• This isn’t a night club – leave the all-black wardrobe for the after-party!

Polo style tips for Men:
• Ask yourself, “What would Cary Grant wear?” Buy a grown up suit and dress to impress.
• Step out of the box and add some color to your wardrobe. An Etro print tie or pocket square with a colorful shirt exudes a bit of English-inspired eccentrics.
• It’s polo after all: When all else fails, a fresh pique polo shirt, slim flat front khakis, a cashmere pullover, and a gold Rolex will work wonders. Top it off with a fedora and aviators for a sense of mystery.