Watching a game of polo, the connection becomes obvious: There is a bounty of grace and beauty in its movement and interaction.

It ceases to be an activity and transforms into an identity.

That is the Fila touch, and the brand puts it all into beautiful action in the Fila Polo Cup 2006 on March 26, Sunday, at 3 p.m., Manila Polo Club, Mckinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati.

The Fila Polo Cup started in 2004 and is turning out to be an indispensable annual tradition.

This year’s edition is extra special because there will be a fashion show and launch of Fila’s L’arte Nello Sport spring/summer collection.

The latest collection is an assortment of performance apparel, footwear and accessories for men and women.

Aside from the fashion show, the playing field is sure to get its share of the audience’s attention as well, with the likes of society stalwarts and polo enthusiasts Iñigo Zobel, Vincent Bitong, Jose Constantino, Tonio Veloso, Dino Santos, Dondi Santos, Anthony Filamor, and Santiago Elizalde saddling up. More stars on the guestlist include FILA power couple Butch & Cris Albert, Bianca Araneta, Robby Mananquil, Wanda Louwallien, Maricris Zobel, Herbert and Shelly Sy, Ric and Bonnie Santos, Ralph Joseph, Ana Bitong, Congressional wife Christine Escudero, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.

Fila offers special prices and discounts and up to 30 percent off on shoes this month at all Fila boutiques and outlets.