Having paid careful attention to the revival of the once iconic sportswear brand Pony, it was a great feeling to re-visit the brand over a period of approximately a year to see how far along Pony had come. In some of their most visible moves, we saw additions to the brand with the likes of Randy Moss and Wilson Chandler on the performance side of things. However, beyond their PERFORMANCE line reside two other collections that perhaps resonate more profoundly with their lifestyle offerings which break down into the PLAY and VINTAGE collections. The VINTAGE collection probably strikes instant images of iconic Pony classics closer to its previous styles and silhouettes. On the other hand, the PLAY collection takes an interesting new vintage approach. The PLAY collection’s interest lies in its ability to juxtapose and integrate the old and the new. New methods of production and technology are fused on some relatively traditionalist styles.

To get a good idea of what has exactly gone down in the last little, I spoke with an integral part of the Pony design team, Kyle Pulli. Throughout the interview, he offered some interesting insights as to how a brand must adapt and play amongst a sea of well-established sporting authorities as well as some of the highlights of this season.