Ah the kiltie. What does it do and where did it come from? Awhile back, I conjured up a liberally fictional yarn about where I thought it came from, and it turns out I wasn't too, too far off. I am delighted to report that a gent from Scotland, by the name of John M. Conboy Esquire, explained the kiltie's true origins and here…

This shoe found its way into my imagination after a game of croquet on the lawn in Southampton awhile back. It reminded me of a Merchant Ivory film - the only thing missing was the Pims. Essential to the look was combining linen-like canvas with distressed leathers to get the vintage feel I was after. Like all the fabrics we…

Are you looking at my shoes? I know. Where'd I get them? Buy me another drink and I might just tell. Make your move, fella. Who needs match.com. 

Once upon a time, Hush Puppies set the standard for casual footwear when relaxation and comfort were on the agenda. As I pondered this category of shoe and asked myself what I'd be looking for, I decided it was something a little more classic; something I could wear to the office on casual Friday, as well as a flee market…

NEW YORK – Fashion Group International celebrated the accomplishments of EQUIPT for play at their prestigious ‘Rising Star’ Awards luncheon held on January 28th at Cipriani’s midtown. Introduced to a sold-out audience of fashion industry luminaries, founder Annie Jaroszewicz, was was honored for  her creativity and vision and cited as an emerging talent to watch. Thanks to its new hybrid outsole,…

Comfort is our mantra- good looks our religion. Equipt for play was established with one purpose in mind: to create a shoe for the weekend warrior that's as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. This is not a special occasion shoe - no. It's your go-to weekend shoe for relaxed times and easy style. The unique…

Why move production from China to Mexico you ask? If you've looked at these  gorgeous photos and still want to know, it's because the shoe industry in Mexico has a long and venerable history and is every bit as state-of-the-art as China's. It's one third the distance from New York, my Spanish is improving olé, the weather is balmy year…

Our sincere thanks to Pam, of Fargo, North Dakota, for being the first golfer in her state to try Equipt products and let us put another notch in our belts. We made good on our promise and gave her the O Magazine discount for allowing us to take ND off our target list. Four to go (you can see who…

Equipt for play has been a labor of love from Day One and it means a lot to us to hear from you and know that you love what we're doing as much as we do. Thank you!

Holy smoke. Everything you've ever heard about being given the nod by Oprah is true. Her magic wand is magic - on a grand scale. Our little company has been awash in orders since the May issue of O Magazine hit the stands and we are exhausted, but hugely grateful, for the exposure and indescribably vast reach that O has…