Henry Brett Playing PoloAbout Holland Cooper Brett

Holland Cooper Brett is a collaboration between Jade Holland Cooper and Henry Brett. Jade set up Holland Cooper Clothing in 2008 a brand that has grown rapidly to become a sought after truly British label. Combining quintessentially British tweed with London’s glamour, to create a chic and aspirational collection of men’s and women’s wear. Henry Brett is a former England polo captain having played for England for over a decade at an international level and was the highest rated player of his generation with a handicap of 8 the first player to achieve that rating in twenty years.

This dynamic pair, with their drive to succeed in their individual fields have come together to produce this fabulous collection, the first British Polo brand, set to hit the country by storm. Holland Cooper Brett draws on Henry Brett’s knowledge of the game and the history of English polo with Jade Holland Cooper’s glamorous flair in design.

Each garment is hand finished, and continues the quality found in Holland Cooper. Complete with a more subtle range of timeless HCB (Holland Cooper Brett) Classics from cashmere to beautiful button necks to the more elaborate Windsor range with hand finished embroidery, the attention to detail is second to none.

Launched at Polo in the Park, Hurlingham, London on 4th – 6th June 2010, Holland Cooper Brett looks set for a long, luxurious and fine future.

Behind the Game

It is believed Polo originated in China and Persia around 2,000 years ago, making it the oldest team sport. The game was discovered by British tea planters on the Burmese borders in 1850s. It was these Brits that founded the world’s first polo club in Silchar, west of Manipur.

The first real rules of the game were formulated by John Watson in the 1870’s. Watson was a key player at the All Ireland Polo Club and he also formed the celebrated Freebooters team who won the first Westchester Cup match in 1886.

The first polo club in England was Monmouthshire founded in 1872 by Captain Francis “Tip” Herbert. Others; including Hurlingham followed quickly after.

The first official match in Argentina took place on 3rd September 1875

Handicaps were introduced by the USA in 1888. England and India adopted this concept in 1910.

Today, more than 77 countries play polo. It was an Olympic sport from 1900 -1939 and has now been recognised again by the International Olympic Committee.