After the traditional
all-while Wimbledon fortnight, the tennis world got back to its colourful ways in preparation for the last major of the season, the Flushing Meadows. Fashion wise, this is a less spectacular period, as many players opt for a coloured version of their Wimbledon apparel. However, this year saw some nice surprises as Roger Federer, Victoria Azarenka, and Venus Williams shone brightly on the North American hard-courts. Also, although it showed the same design earlier at Wimbledon, AdiZero lived up to its reputation as the coolest, trendiest line. The electric blue-red dress is one of my favourites this year.
There were also some disappointments, mainly in the Nike camp, with fashionistas Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova both wearing dull, uninspired, almost home-wearing looking garments. Another big disillusion came from Stella McCartney, the designer putting forth some horrendously coloured pieces. I really do not like the use of electric orange in combination with the beige or the mint green in Petkovic's, respectively Wozniacki's attire.
Summer Highs
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| Roger Federer - Nike RF Group |
Federer might be struggling with poor form and a nagging back injury, but the Swiss Maestro looked utterly sharp in this fresh, lightly-coloured outfit. I like the whiteness, the cleanness of it, in contrast to the darker accents in the wristband, headband and the collar.
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| Venus Williams - EleVen |
Venus Williams was back on court and in true Venus style she made another bold fashion statement wearing a pink snakeskin print. The dress is cool, stands out from the crowd and it matches the American's overall look, with the crazy hairdo.
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| Victoria Azarenka - NIKE |
Although this may not be the most exciting of outfits, Vika did a great job picking something that is cool, fresh, simple and unique. I like the sleeveless tee, as well as the light green-mint strap on the skirt.
I have mixed feelings when it comes to Rafa's style, but the Spaniard's athleticism really shone through in this vivid garment. The yellow tee and the matching bandana are really stand-off pieces. The X on the T-shirt is a cool detail, while the shorts round up nicely the look. Nadal is one player who should not stay away from wearing these electric colours. They really suit his style.
Summer Lows
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| Maria Sharapova - NIKE 'Maria Sharapova' Group |
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| Na Li - NIKE |
In contrast to Azarenka, Nike's other leading ladies proved a big disappointment. Serena Williams looked like she was wearing home-wear attire, Maria Sharapova displayed another lethal combination, a dead boring top and a hideous skirt, while Na Li's top looked taken out of grandma's closet. These ladies really need to up their game at the US Open.
Summer Coolness
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| Kristina Mladenovic - AdiZero |
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| Ana Ivanovic - AdiZero |
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| Sorana Cirstea - AdiZero |
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| Angelique Kerber - AdiZero |
No surprise I am a huge AdiZero fan. Once again their line is playful, cool, and extremely hip. I particularly love the colour combination, the electric blue dress with those touches of red, as well as the use of white in the separates.
Summer Peaches
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| Andrea Petkovic - Adidas by Stella McCartney |
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| Caroline Wozniacki - Adidas by Stella McCartney |
I got really sad when I saw Stella McCartney's latest line. The cuts are not so off, but the colours are hideous. Wozniacki's garment looks better, but Petkovic's is a hot mess. The beige and the bright orange look horrible together. I miss the
vintage McCartney collections. Those were simpler, though really sophisticated and fashion forward.
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| Jelena Jankovic - FILA |
She may not always get it right, but this time she did. Fashionista-wannabe, Jelena Jankovic, wore a peach dress with an interesting detail on the side. As long as she keeps things simple, the Serbian has a chance of looking decent on the court.
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| Sloane Stephens - UnderArmour |
Sloane Stephens once again looked her age in this cool peach-orange dress. The colour looks stunning on her dark skin, plus, as I already declared, I am a huge fan of her pleaded hand-bands.
photos (top-down, left-right): GETTY IMAGES (x10), Reuters, GETTY IMAGES (x11), ?, GETTY IMAGES, ? (x2), GETTY IMAGES (x9)
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