Awe-Inspiring Autumn 2006 Collection Marks New Era of Product Leadership
(SEATTLE, WA) January 26, 2006 – Dedicated to a new era of product leadership and industry-leading sportswear design, Cutter & Buck (Nasdaq CBUK) is proud to unveil its finest collection to date this Fall, replete with rich colors, fine proprietary fabrics and exceptionally tailored fits. Enhanced CB ProTecâ?¢ fabric technology and expanded Signature, Classics and Annika Collections offer sophisticated versatility for every element of the golf inspired lifestyle from performance on the course, to casual elegance in the hours in between. Look for the debut of the Fall 2006 Cutter & Buck collection at the at the PGA Merchandise show, Cutter & Buck booth #12627 in Orlando, Florida, January 26-29, 2006.
"We have completely changed the way we design, spec and manufacture our category-leading product in an effort to offer the finest quality, fit and selection," said Cutter & Buck’s President and CEO Tom Wyatt. "These are fundamental, not incremental changes that illustrate Cutter & Buck’s commitment to the industry and our consumers for the long term."
Cutter & Buck has also extended its longstanding relationship with No. 1 ranked LPGA Champion Annika Sorrenstam, whose Annikaâ?¢ signature line is one of Cutter & Buck’s top sellers. This season, Cutter & Buck has expanded its Annikaâ?¢ product offerings with Annikaâ?¢ Brillance and Annikaâ?¢ Momentum, integrating performance fabrics and features with fashionable styling. Clean lines and functional details, such as concealed tee holders and stretch insets for enhanced movement characterize these celebrated collections this season.
"Annika’s relentless pursuit of perfection and her drive to succeed lends inspiration to the Cutter & Buck brand," said Tom Wyatt, Chief Executive Officer of Cutter & Buck. "We are proud to reflect the high standards she has set for women’s golf by continuing to evolve our Annika product offerings for 2006."
Cutter & Buck’s Signature and Classic collections feature updated men’s and women’s fits, elongated plackets and state-of-the-art comfort technology. Look for collection updates including Cutter & Buck’s popular 60/2’s double mercerized cotton jersey in an array of new patterns and vibrant colors.
The result of years of rigorous research and development, the CB ProTecâ?¢ family of innovative sportswear combines fashion with the ultimate in performance fabrics including: CB DryTecâ?¢, CB WindTecâ?¢, CB WeatherTecâ?¢, CB SunTecâ?¢ and CB ThermaTecâ?¢. Cutter & Buck’s expanded ThermaTecâ?¢ offerings sets the industry standard in climate control technology, keeping the wearer cool when it’s hot outside, and warm when the mercury drops.
Men’s Fall 2006 Highlights:
Although each of the four Fall 2006 men’s collections tell a unique story, each shares the Cutter & Buck bond of luxury fabrics, sophisticated styles, invigorating colors and technical innovation.
Surfline conjures images of warm coastal waters, with a range of prints and colors inspired by surf, sun and relaxed coastal living. Look for polos, sweaters and vests with graphic, yet tonal prints and rich textures with pieced details. Highlights include the Colorblock polo in Navy Blue and Seaboard, featuring CB SunTecâ?¢. The sporty design of the long sleeve polo is enhanced by the innovative CB SunTecâ?¢ fabric, which shields skin from harmful UV rays while maintaining breathable comfort.
Inspired by an exclusive marina yacht club, the Bridgeport collection features a highly civilized palette of light and bright colors. Look for polos, sweaters and vests with graphic prints, crisp stripes and tonal textures. All the Bridgeport signature colors are tied together nicely in the Brentwood Club Stripe Polo. Its base of Navy Blue, with invigorating stripes of Sail, Bridgewater and Shell lend the polo an almost regal quality- perfect to wear while docking when the call of cultivated greens beckons.
Ah, Napaâ?¦ The mere mention conjures images of winding roads and endless miles of fragrant golden vines. This quintessential Fall getaway is captured in Cutter & Buck’s Napa collection. Polos, sweaters and vests pop with bold prints and textured patterns. Rich hues like Napa Red and Maple paired with Tour Blue, Navy and Shell are finished with a splash of Merlot, of course. The Sausalito Half Zip Mock with CB ThermaTecâ?¢, available in Maple or Shell, is a standout for its modern styling fused with performance fabric.
The Reserve collection features a neutral color palette of Chamois, Cognac, Black and Shell- the perfect base for building any complete golf wardrobe. Look for polos, sweaters and vests featuring clean, sophisticated prints. Patterns play off subtle tones and textures creating a luxurious medley of contrasts. The ultimate autumn wardrobe piece can be found in the Lambswool Diamond Half Zip CB WindTecâ?¢ sweater. The cozy, chamois-colored sweater features a leather zipper pull and genuine brown suede patches at the elbows, while CB WindTecâ?¢ helps keep breezes at bay.
Women’s Fall 2006 Highlights:
The Cutter & Buck woman looks and plays smart both on and off the course. Naturally, the Cutter & Buck’s women’s golf collection reflects that philosophy with its contemporary, yet timeless aesthetic. Each of the unique lines are characterized by elegant comfort, flattering fits and fabrics of the highest quality.
Derby, inspired by the pageantry and tradition of American horse racing, features polos, jackets, capris and shorts in floral prints, crisp stripes and plaids. Look for the classically adorable Crown Plaid Skort, which features built-in lightweight liner shorts. The skort pairs well with many of the classic colors in the Derby collection: Clover, Buttercup, Twine, Black and White, and is perfect for spirits with girlfriends following a round of golf.
The Bella collection, a punchy mix of brit wit and city chic, features plaids, tweeds, paisley, argyles and cables in delicious hues of Nectar, French Cocoa and Bittersweet Chocolate as well as Blossom Pink and Shell. Every piece in the collection layers nicely for terrific texture. Highlights include the Gleam Mock in Nectar with the new-length Carrington Short in Bittersweet (a chocolate brown). The updated silhouettes of both the long sleeve polo and shorts are not only slimming, but fashion forward. The collection’s most unique piece has to be the CB WindTecâ?¢ Crown Hill Reversible Vest with faux fur lining and bubble-quilted exterior, available in Nectar or Blossom. This piece transitions easily from the golf course to the street, and plays well with any basic jeans and t-shirt ensemble.
Bliss offers contemporary fit styles in classic shades of blue, cream and black. The line’s easily coordinated pieces, which include elbow-sleeves, to-the-knee shorts and shorter capris with quilting, faux fur and double mercerized jacquards, will no doubt create a feeling of bliss among consumers who seek easily coordinated and highly functional golf apparel. The Beaumont Plaid Cardigan, which features a mélange plaid of blues and greys, makes for another great golf to daywear piece.
A game this hot requires a look all its own. Annika’s at the top of her game, and this season’s Annikaâ?¢ signature collection echoes her performance. Standout pieces include the Glimmer Tuckstitch Vest in the Annikaâ?¢ Brillance collection, a fashionably functional golf course staple, which features the Annika logo and discreet, built-in tee holder. Well traveled golfers will love the Jet Set Zip Cardigan from the Annikaâ?¢ Momentum collection, as it combines function and fashion. The black zip cardigan features contrast tipping at the neckline and cuffs, in bold hues of green and blue, perfect for the golfer gal on the go. Momentum features elbow sleeves, shorter plackets, hidden snaps and vertical piping, creating a collection defined by its energy, technology and performance.
About Cutter & Buck:
The company markets and designs upscale golf sportswear and outerwear under the Cutter & Buck brand. All Cutter & Buck products feature distinctive, comfortable designs, high quality materials and rich detailing. The company sells its products through golf pro shops and resorts.
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