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Saturday, November 9, 2013

Go Riding In Style And Comfort With Zara Phillips Clothing

By Alyce Powell


Think of the British aristocracy and you probably think of horses. It seems that you cannot be a member of the royal family if you haven't been born right there in he saddle. However, not many people think of riding as the setting for some of the great British fashion moments. Riders tend to dress in drab-looking outfits when they're out on horseback. With the range of Zara Phillips clothing, however, it's possible to look stylish without having to compromise on the comfort you need in the saddle.

Zara Phillips is technically a princess. She is the eldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen of Britain. She doesn't have an official title because her father, Captain Mark Phillips, does not have a title and being descended from royalty through the maternal line doesn't grant a person the right to a title. However, even though her parents tried to give her and her brother Peter a normal childhood, there's no denying their blue blood. After all, Granny and Gramps live in a place called Buckingham Palace and Prince Charles was the one who chose her name.

The Queen's granddaughter did extremely well at school, going on to qualify as a physiotherapist. She's also been very sporty throughout her life and took part in various sports while at school. For a while her rebellious antics were wonderful tabloid fodder but since she's married rugby player Mike Tindall and especially now that they're expecting a child, she seems to have settled down and has become the graceful young woman that a princess should be.

Princess Anne and her first husband Captain Mark Phillips shared a love of horse-riding. Princess Anne even represented Britain at the Olympic Games, in horse-riding events at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The princess and Captain Phillips' daughter followed in their equestrian footsteps and became an accomplished rider in her own right. When she won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics in London, it was her mother who presented her with her medal.

Zara has never really been known for her sense of style. Sometimes her ensembles were so far off the fashion mark that the papers ridiculed her for it. She was, after all, a bit of a tomboy and was interested in things other than clothes. Lately she seems to have turned into the proverbial swan, however, and has won increasing praise for her style choices.

With a growing interest in fashion, it was inevitable that the young royal would try her hand at designing clothes. Not for her, however, the dainty little dresses that one would expect from a princess. She chose instead to create sporty outfits and naturally her line, which has been available since 2010, focuses on equestrian clothing.

The range is known as ZP176. This is the number that Zara used the first time she rode for her country. Her experience as an equestrian champion means that she knows just what riders need so her clothes focus on function, comfort and practicality. However, they're stylish too. The range includes items such as jackets, socks, caps, headbands, neck tubes and chaps.

If you'd like to own some Zara Phillips clothing, you'll find it through Musto Outdoor Clothing. The company is based in England and specializes in outdoor and sports clothing. They have shops in the UK and you can also order online.




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