Malbon
LA-born golf label that drags fairway style into streetwear territory through bold graphics and collaborations.
- Founded
- 2017
- Founder
- Stephen Malbon & Erica Malbon
- Country
- United States
- Made In
- —
- Price Range
- Accessible
- Stance
- 8 / 10
- Coverage
- 0 products
Founded in Los Angeles in 2017 by husband-and-wife Stephen and Erica Malbon, Malbon set out to bring a streetwear and fashion sensibility to a sport long associated with cookie-cutter polos. Stephen — previously known for the underground magazine Frank151 — and Erica built the label through collaborations (Nike, Polo, Callaway, Grateful Dead) and high-profile signings like Jason Day, growing it from a concept shop into a roughly $200M revenue lifestyle brand backed by a $33M Anthos Capital round in 2025 while remaining founder-led.
Founded 2017 by Stephen Malbon & Erica Malbon.
Return policy
Standard returns per Malbon's published policy; final-sale exclusions may apply on collab/limited drops.
Malbon does not publish meaningful sustainability commitments or third-party certifications.
- 2017Founded by Stephen & Erica Malbonmalbon.com/pages/about
- 2025Acquired by Anthos Capital (minority growth investment) ($33M)Glossy 50 2025
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