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Another round of bad pants (and bad golf) for John Daly — but could he qualifyfor our Bad Pants Competition?

John Daly wore a pair of black and red zebra print pants during the third roundof the British Open
Daly's girlfriend, Anna Cladakis, wore a skirt in a matching zebra print.
Jose Alfredo Saucedo's design of a pair of knickers dotted with plasticsunglasses gets raves from New York fashion critic Joe Amodio but lags in lastplace
Will Baldwin's pink drop crotch pants design is running neck and neck.....
....with Francisco J. Castillo's bell bottoms.

The bad pants march continues at the British Open. John Daly traded in paisley prints for garish black-and-red zebra stripes in the third round but failed to break par for the second day in a row. (See an entire gallery of Daly's bad pants on Foxsports.com.)

Those pants would never have made the finals of our Bad Pants Competition because they don't have the stylish badness that we are looking for. With only a few days still left to vote for a pair of bad pants designed by fashion students at Houston Community College for me to wear to a kickoff party for the 13th Annual Bad Pants Open Golf Tournament at the Clubs of Kingwood, two favorites have emerged.

The design for a pair of really wide bell bottoms in patchwork fabric, designed by Francisco J. Castillo, is running neck-and-neck in the voting with a pair of pink drop crotch pants dotted with pom-pons, designed by Will Baldwin.

But New York fashion critic Joseph V. Amodio has thrown his support behind Jose Alfredo Saucedo's design of knickers dotted with plastic sunglasses that trails the pack.

"'I'm distressed to see he's in last place. SOOOO typical of true greatness--it's never recognized as it should be," emailed Amodio, who writes for Newsday, In Style, the New York TImes magazine and CultureMap.

"So here's my official protest and plug for Saucedo: First off, only he and and Will Baldwin (of the pom-pom drop-crotch pants) have created actual GOLF pants. Yes, you want them to be BAD pants. But not just bad. BAD GOLF pants. The bell-bottoms are funny...but completely inappropriate for golfing--the wide cuffs would get in the way of your swing. And the tight red/black pants are funny, too, sure--they're ALL funny--but the tightness and odd fit (that these are BOUND to have) would impede your swing.

So that really leaves Saucedo and Baldwin. I like both, but Saucedo's are true knickers, which is a nice tip-of-the-hat to actual golfing heritage, while being as BAD as a pair of pants can POSSIBLY be."

What do you think? Click here to vote now.

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Luxe Latin American brand taps Houston to debut new spring/summer line

Photo courtesy of Agua by Agua Bendita/Facebook

Colombian-based brand, Agua by Agua Bendita, chose Houston for the debut of its Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

Colombian-based luxury brand Agua by Agua Bendita is expanding into North America and has hand-picked Houston for the debut of its Spring/Summer 2025 Collection. The only Latin American clothing brand chosen to participate in the Gucci Vault program, Agua by Agua Bendita, which launched in 2021, is known for its hand-embroidered fabrics and ethereal aesthetic.

Friends and fashion design students Mariana Hinestroza and Catalina Alvarez began their ready-to-wear clothing line over 20 years ago by making swimsuits from leftover fabric scraps in Medellin. The founders then partnered with local artisans and developed a more luxurious concept with hand-embroidered fabrics and an "always on vacation" resort line.

Agua by Agua Bendita has grown a large following over the past few years and has garnered the attention of not only Gucci, but also Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Women's Wear Daily. The brand partnered with South to North to host a year-long pop-up in Highland Park Village in Dallas last year, and during that time, they discovered that Houston is the key sales driver in the Texas region.

"Texas has always been a strong market for us, with an incredibly engaged customer base that truly connects with our brand DNA. We had a pop-up in Dallas last year that was run by Alejandra Bravo and Luisa Babarczy of South to North, and it was a total success," Lina Segura, U.S. retail executive for Agua by Agua Bendita, tells CultureMap. "But Houston, in particular, stands out because of its diversity, vibrant energy, and deep appreciation for fashion, making it the perfect place to showcase our beautiful pieces. Being in Dallas allowed us to interact with Houston, and we've seen the great value this market has."

Agua by Agua Bendita, the beloved Colombian brand known for its hand-embroidered artistry and deep reverence for Latin American culture, will debut is Spring/Summer collection in Houston. Photo courtesy of Agua by Agua Bendita/Facebook

Located in Autry Park, South to North will host the Spring/Summer 2025 collection for one week beginning on Tuesday, April 15. South to North's Houston and Austin locations are dedicated to showcasing a selection of globally recognized luxury brands that best exemplify Latin American designers' artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship. Many of the brands found in their shops are in the Texas market for the first time.

"Their space reflects a thoughtful and curated vision that aligns beautifully with our brand, so partnering with them feels only natural," said Segura. "No one in Texas is doing what they are doing at the level they are, and honestly, partners like them are hard to find at a national level."

The latest collection from Agua by Agua Bendita is inspired by the beauty of nature's awakening in spring and features soft colors, airy fabrics, and newly inspired silhouettes. "From intricately embroidered dresses to luxurious swimwear, pareos, and sets crafted in fine fabrics like pearl linen and silk faille, each piece blends timeless elegance with a sense of lightness, perfect for sunny escapes and everyday moments," said Segura.

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South to North, 3711 Autry Park Dr. #200; (210) 593-8506

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Colombian-based brand, Agua by Agua Bendita, chose Houston for the debut of its Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

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