Made in America surf trunk manufacturer Katin has teamed up with New York-based fashion boutique Club Monaco for a summer collection that includes trunks, shorts, T-shirts, and hats.
Launching in May, the Club Monaco x Katin collaboration will be carried exclusively in a dozen special Club Monaco men’s shops and on the company’s online store.
We’re down with anything that is made in the USA. Follow the jump for the official word.
Club Monaco: Makers Series Presents Katin USA
May 2013 (Orange County, Calif.) – Club Monaco has partnered with legendary surf-wear company Katin USA to create limited edition exclusive pieces for its latest installment in the Makers series, which highlights the special products made by Club Monaco partners. This well-priced American-made summer collection ranges from swim trunks ($95) and beach shorts ($100) to hats ($45) to t-shirts ($40). Launching in May, the Club Monaco x Katin collaboration will be carried exclusively in a dozen special Club Monaco men’s shops and on the company’s online store.
The Makers series is a special project launched in September 2012 as a way to highlight Club Monaco’s ongoing creative partnerships from the likes of Rancourt & Co., Wood&Faulk and Terrapin Stationers. Every month brings a new maker into focus with an exclusive behind-the-studio- look at their craft. These stories illustrate not only the creative process, but also celebrate craft in its purist form.
ABOUT KATIN USA:
In the early 1950’s Nancy and Walter Katin were in the business of making canvas boat covers. It was upon request from local surfers that they made the first pair of custom canvas surf trunks. Word spread of their ability to withstand the demands of the sea and an industry was born. In 1976, Nancy initiated the annual Katin Pro/Am Team Challenge at the north side of Huntington Beach’s pier, a team event where amateur surfers can compete alongside the pros. Surf legends such as Kelly Slater and Tom Curren have won the Katin Pro/Am. In 1986, Nancy passed away leaving the company to Sato Hughes, her loyal seamstress. It is with the same mindset as the founders that Katin continues to provide trunks and clothing inspired by our heritage with an emphasis on quality product that are Made in the USA. www.katinusa.com.
ABOUT CLUB MONACO:
Club Monaco is a dynamic, international retail concept that designs, manufactures, and markets its own men’s, women’s, and accessory collections. Each season, Club Monaco offers customers the season’s must have fashion and key wardrobe pieces that together are the foundation of a modern wardrobe. Headquartered in New York City’s Chelsea Gallery district, Club Monaco operates over 140 points of distribution worldwide with flagships in the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, Seoul, Beijing and Macau. Club Monaco will continue to open new stores in key cities, catering to the international fashion consumer. Club Monaco is a subsidiary of Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation www.clubmonaco.com.
