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Asprey to Sponsor U.K. Team in British Forces Foundation Benefit Saturday, Jan. 27 at International Polo Club Palm Beach

WELLINGTON, FL (January 17, 2006) – Asprey, the ultimate British luxury lifestyle house, marks its return to polo in the United States by sponsoring the United Kingdom team in the upcoming exhibition match to benefit the British Forces Foundation on Saturday, January 27 at 4 p.m. at International Polo Club Palm Beach.

“Asprey has had a legitimate involvement in the professional polo world for many years,” said Gianluca Brozzetti, Asprey Group CEO. “Having sponsored teams in the past, we continue to produce professional polo wear and equipment that is admired by the best players in the sport. It naturally made sense to develop a relationship with the International Polo Club Palm Beach, which is considered the center of the polo world in the United States at this time of the year. We will continue to enhance this collaboration as we continue to grow globally.”

The annual British Forces Foundation benefit is an integral part of the club’s continuing efforts as a setting for international events, according to IPC General Manager Michael C. Brown.

A team representing the United States features patrons John Goodman of Isla Carroll and Tim Gannon of Outback Steakhouse along with high-goal players Jeff Blake and Chris Nevins.

The U.K./Asprey foursome is led by Mark Cann, president of the British Forces Foundation, and patron Lord Milford-Haven as well as high-goal players Julian Daniels and Adrian Wade in a four-chukker exhibition match.

Goodman and Gannon have played polo in England for several years.

“This event is a unique opportunity for the club to continue to live up to its vision of hosting special events focusing on different countries and cultures,” said Goodman, founder of International Polo Club. “This annual event has continued to grow in popularity and stature.”

After the exhibition match, players and guests will adjourn to the marquee for a fun-filled party featuring a live band, dancing, an open bar and delicious culinary delights. Event committee members include high-goal players Nacho Figueras, Nicolas Roldan, Jeff Hall, Jeff Blake, Chris Nevins and Kris Kampsen, who are all expected to attend the post-match soiree.

Tickets are $100 each for the post-match party and include reserved seats for the polo game. For information and reservations, please call IPC at (561) 204-5687. Tickets to the polo match only are $10 each and available at the gate on the day of the game.

“The sport of polo is important to Asprey as part of our overall marketing strategy of providing the best of the British luxury lifestyle to our clients,” added Brozzetti. “Polo embodies this lifestyle and provides a clear and distinctive opportunity for Asprey to develop our brand in a unique and prestigious way.

“Asprey embodies 225 years of British history and it is our privilege to support The British Forces Foundation’s efforts to provide entertainment and recreational facilities to our fighting forces around the world,” said Brozzetti.

Celebrating 225 years of ongoing commitment to spectacular craftsmanship and luxury, Asprey is the ultimate British luxury lifestyle house of today. The London-based company offers jewelry, watches, silver, crystal, china, leather goods, accessories, ready- to-wear for women and men, and fragrance; all designed in-house. Including London, eighteen points of sale around the world include New York, Beverly Hills, St. Moritz, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and Hong Kong, amongst others. The New York store will reopen this spring at the new address at 853 Madison Avenue at 70th Street.

International Polo Club Palm Beach is located at 3667 120th Avenue South, between Pierson Road and Lake Worth Road in Wellington. For information, directions or ticket purchases, please call the club at (561) 204-5687 or visit the website at www.internationalpoloclub.com.