VOLUME II / ISSUE XII / DECEMBER 2018
The Polo Party, for all its international headlining stars, is, purposefully, a very localized event. The presenting sponsors are regional luxury dealers, brokers, and boutiques, among them Molina Fine Jewelers, Russ Lyon Sothebys, France Luxe, Black Label Lincoln, Riot House, and, of course, Bentley Scottsdale. The latter, and title sponsor, had the brand-new Bentayga SUV on display, making laps around the polo fields between matches. Bentley’s first SUV comes none-too-soon in the luxury market, as Roll-Royce introduced their own SUV earlier this year. The Bentley appeals to a luxury purveyor, while possessing the strength and power of an SUV. It is a perfect fit for the rugged Phoenix-area landscape. Merdovic uses the annual polo event to entertain his current and prospective clients. “Bentley Scottsdale and The Polo Party continue to complement each other’s business goals,” he said. “Jason (Rose) is a visionary, the ultimate organizer, and luxury purveyor.” If Saturday’s event was a rockin’ continuation of Friday’s kickoff party, then Sunday’s schedule was geared toward the slightly hungover crowd. With a lower profile of activities, the brunch tents buzzed; the party tents at the end of the polo fields were much emptier. Spirits picked up for the two matches and the announcement of free glasses of champagne at a local restaurant for party-goers emptied the grounds out quickly after the closing ceremonies. Let the good times roll (and flow). page 58
FROM THE OPENING NIGHT PARTY TO THE CLOSING CEREMONY, THE PACE MATCHED THE MUSIC: FAST, LOUD AND SOMETIMES FRANTIC.