La Dolfina
La Dolfina is an Argentine polo lifestyle brand that grew out of the La Dolfina polo team founded by Adolfo Cambiaso. It sells clothing through its own stores and has extended the brand into hospitality.
| Country | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Origin | La Dolfina polo team (founded 2000) |
| Associated player | Adolfo Cambiaso |
| Brand extension | La Dolfina Polo Café, Buenos Aires |
| Website | ladolfina.com |
What is La Dolfina?
La Dolfina is an Argentine brand built around the world of polo. It takes its name from the La Dolfina polo team, founded in 2000 by Adolfo Cambiaso and Bartolomé Castagnola and based in Cañuelas, Buenos Aires Province. Cambiaso, the team's captain, is one of the sport's best known players.
Products and positioning
The brand sells polo inspired clothing through its own apparel stores, drawing on the identity of the team, whose green and black jersey debuted at the Argentine Open in 2002. Its positioning combines sporting heritage with an upscale lifestyle image.
Distribution
Beyond fashion, La Dolfina has moved into hospitality. Its first own venture in food service, the La Dolfina Polo Café in the Palermo Chico area of Buenos Aires, was developed with Grupo Abridor. The brand has been preparing possible openings in Palm Beach, London, Sotogrande and the United Arab Emirates under a licence or franchise model.
Why it matters
La Dolfina is an example of a sports team identity turned into a lifestyle brand, extending from clothing into hospitality and international licensing.
Frequently asked questions
Where is La Dolfina from?
La Dolfina is from Argentina and is linked to the La Dolfina polo team based in Cañuelas, Buenos Aires Province.
What does La Dolfina sell?
La Dolfina sells polo inspired clothing through its own stores and has extended the brand into hospitality with the La Dolfina Polo Café.