The US Open officially kicked off on Monday, and fashion designers, sports brands and even players (former and current) have created a plethora of tennis products to help you prepare.
From Bettter x Fila duds to a Novak Djokovic-inspired Lacoste jersey to a tennis bracelet that truly lives up to his name—brought to life with the help of the Grand Slam champion himself, Chris Evert—here are a few on and off court favorites to help you “ace” your fashion game.
Ultra-chic brand Bettter teamed up with Fila to create a collection that celebrates tennis “Björn Borg and the trademark suits that defined his era of success.” The collection dropped in July and consists of signature red and white Filas sports styles that were transformed with Bettter’s Smart Design Algorithms (SDA) into tailored sports pieces that can easily transition off the court on the road. All allow you to look responsibly elegant!
Jewelry designer Monica Rich Kosann is launching her third collection of tennis bracelets with 18-time Grand Slam tennis champion Chris Evert on August 26. Evert can be credited for the tennis bracelet as a match was temporarily interrupted when she lost her diamond bracelet in 1978 and the idea was born. The collection of tennis bracelets is inspired by Evert’s memory of that day with a dripping diamond representing beads of sweat, emeralds representing the court and lines of diamonds signifying lines. It is the one piece of jewelry that every tennis and jewelry lover should own.
Two very well-known names in the world of tennis, Wilson Sporting Goods and tennis legend Roger Federer have just launched the RF Collection. It is a collaboration of innovative tennis racquets ranging from the more versatile RF 01 PRO style to an advanced lighter RF 01 FUTURE frame. The collection also consists of accessories and performance bags to complete your journey to the courts.
Designer Eugenia Kim has a lot of love for the game of tennis, as she and her husband and design director Christopher Lee first met on the courts. This love is what prompted the creation of Eugenia Kim LOVE, a collection with influences such as “vintage Carrie Bradshaw and French ballet icon Suzanne Lenglen.” Which come in all girly yet minimal styles in pale pink, white and black, including pieces within the second drop that just launched (the first was in April) in time for the US Open.
Fashion and sportswear brand Lacoste recently launched Player Kits, a collection of curated Team Lacoste player apparel. The range is made for Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev and Grigor Dimitrov, but can also be worn by any tennis fan. Check out the men’s and women’s pieces available on the Lacoste website.
Headphones just got a whole lot more fun with the launch of the Sonos Ace x Sporty & Rich Limited-Edition headphones. Sporty & Rich founder Emily Oberg stated that “my Sonos Ace headphones have become a wardrobe staple for me this summer,” so I could only collaborate on a pair that would see everyone through in style she and fans in the fall. The headphones themselves are sleek and sleek with the Sporty & Rich crest, while the box and bag display the influence of the essence of tennis with Sporty & Rich’s distinctive shade of green.
Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli launched the Tennis Sets capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2024, their first foray into tennis for both men and women. It’s the ultimate sophisticated collection that everyone has been coveting for “sports” while hitting the club. It takes Cucinelli’s signature neutral palette and combines it with lightweight shirting and traditional cotton for a more functional and technical take on the brands aesthetic.
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) held a “Tennis Court Fashion Contest” with sponsors IHG Hotels and Wilson to celebrate the US Open. The five finalists were on display at the FIT Museum until August 18th and have now taken to the courts at either the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center or Wilson stores around NYC. Take a look (or even take a trip to see these in person) at each winner to get inspired for your own opening night ensemble.
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