Malbon’s fashion philosophy is simple: produce clothing that looks great on and off the region’s many golf courses.
When I started playing golf during the pandemic, I was disappointed by the lack of stylish women’s sportswear. The shrink-it-and-pink-it mentality was strong, and I struggled to find chic looks that didn’t make me feel like Barbie.
Then I heard about Malbon. Founded in Los Angeles in 2017 by Stephen and Erica Malbon, the brand makes fashion-forward golf clothing for men, women and children. Womenswear features olive green wrap skirts, cozy cream collared sweaters and electric blue jackets, while menswear includes butter yellow pants, two-tone white-and-navy windshirts and bright teal polos. “Malbon is a lifestyle brand inspired by golf,” says Erica Malbon. “We make products for golfing, and that’s really the DNA of the brand, but we’re a brand that can be worn off the golf course as well.”
Malbon’s boutique on Fillmore Street.
“We make products for golfing, and that’s really the DNA of the brand, but we’re a brand that can be worn off the golf course as well.” –ERICA MALBON
The boutique’s bright and welcoming exterior.
The Malbons live in Carmel-by-the-Sea and enjoy spending time in San Francisco, and in early April, they opened their first Bay Area boutique on Fillmore Street. “We’ve always had a contingent of people who love the brand and live in San Francisco—we ship a lot of products here, so we know that there’s a great customer base,” explains Erica. Although it’s a compact, urban area, the city boasts a surprisingly large number of golf courses: nine public and private within its limits.