November 17, 2021
Arthur Ashe:
The Sport Collection
PREFACE
Established in 2017, Rowing Blazers is the creation of archaeologist, rower, and author Jack Carlson. The clothing brand is inspired by the traditions, myths, and rituals Jack discovered while writing Rowing Blazers. Jack’s collection of vintage blazers, research in archaeology, heraldry, and classics, and his time at Oxford. From blazers to ties, to dress shirts to badges, each item from the collection has been meticulously researched with emphasis on details, all with a point of reference from Jack’s studies. Dedicated to authenticity, quality, and craftsmanship, and simultaneously to irreverence, inclusivity, sustainability, empowerment, and fun, each item from Rowing Blazers is made in the USA. ¶
In August of 2022, Rowing Blazers launched the Arthur Ashe fashion brand. In case you aren’t familiar with the name, Arthur Ashe was a legendary tennis player: he was the first Black man to win the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, and a slate of other history-making titles. But he was also a lifelong activist. He changed a nation’s perceptions about AIDS and was arrested for protesting outside The White House; he spoke at the UN and broke the color barrier in apartheid South Africa. Through it all, Arthur Ashe was known for his style and cool demeanor on and off the court. A portion of all proceeds from the Arthur Ashe brand go to the Arthur Ashe Legacy Fund at UCLA and Social Change Fund United. ¶
